Following a superb flight on Qatar Airways, I had a 22-hour layover in Doha. My base for this layover would be the Ramada Encore by Wyndham.
I chose this hotel based on a balance of price and convenience, as well as the availability of a smoking room.
As my layover was from around 4am to shortly after 2am, I had to book two nights at a total cost of 390 QAR ($107 or £79).
My room was in the ‘Deluxe Queen’ category and was well appointed with a queen sized bed, work desk, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge and safe.
The bathroom consisted only of a lavatory and shower, but was spotlessly clean and perfectly adequate.
There was also hairdryer provided, but anyone who knows the author will know that this was unnecessary.
I arrived around 5am, but as I had slept well on the flight, I spent a couple of hours catching up on some writing, before buying myself a second breakfast from the buffet.
The buffet was well varied, including chicken sausages, beef bacon, roast potatoes, scrambled eggs, pancakes, cold cuts and cheeses. The price of 60 QAR ($16 or £12) was very fair.
The hotel is also equipped with an indoor swimming pool, which I enjoyed after a walk around the city.
Picture courtesy of Expedia.
The hotel is well situated, around a ten minute taxi ride from the airport and a short walk from the Souq Waqif.
It proved to be a good choice as a base for my layover and for a few hours of sleep before my 2am connection to Johannesburg.
