Buying Access To Qatar Airways' Al Safwa First Lounge

Hey Ben love the info and latest review of the lounge. I used the whirlpool twice in the last 12 months and wasn’t charged or asked for payment. I didn’t get a massage treatment, as an aside. Could be I just got lucky (pun intended)!

Ben, want to give you a quick correction. QR platniums on *any* QR business fare, including lite (P) and upgrades (U) can get access to Al Safwa. I accessed it on a P fare last week

@ Benny -- Thanks! I think you're right, and it can indeed be used for free. Will update post to reflect that.

Thanks for the report Ben. For people who have long layovers, if being able to get some good sleep is a priority, I think it's also worth mentioning the free stopover and Discover Qatar programs as great alternatives for comparison. Both programs are significantly cheaper than the lounge entrance fee to get you a hotel room and it has its pros and cons compare to the lounge.

The wine and liquor selection (compared to LH, AF, EK) First is not so great. If alcohol is a big factor for you, I would pass on this upgrade.

These popups are extremely annoying! Please do something.. most times I don't feel like visiting this page because of this annoyance.

KK13 - what pop-us? I don't get any when reading here. Check your system or add a blocker.

I am considering using this lounge in march on our return from Australia with an 8hr layover but it’s in the last week of Ramadan. So no alcohol so I thing we shall spend the money on the transit hotel instead

Just a comment. QR platinum on upgraded ticket with Avios or QCredit do have access to Al Safwa as those tickets get access to Al Mourjan. Same is true for award ticket as well.
The good thing is if you flying with friends/family/colleagues in business class you can bring them in which is quite nice.

I loved this lounge. Direct access from Business/First check-in from DOH, usually not much crowded except in morning where most “first class” regional flight departs.

You should add to this article that you could be targeted to purchase access for less in your booking. I've seen it offered for ~$130 in the manage your booking area.

Correct as per QR website plus 2 additional guests:
https://www.qatarairways.com/en/lounges/al-safwa-lounge.html

Hi, Rob so how do you get access for Al Safwa lounge on Business Lite (P) ticket

The good news for that lounge is all of the restrictions will limit how many for purchase access they sell so it is less likely to be overcrowded.

Hey Ben, can a first class passenger bring an economy class passenger to the lounge free of charge? Coz I read from Qatar's site:
Our focus is on perfecting every moment with meticulous detail so that you can enjoy a seamless journey from start to departure. In addition to First Class passengers, Privilege Club Platinum members travelling Business Class with Qatar Airways can now access Al Safwa First Class Lounge with up to two guest passes.

I am travelling through DOH in November on a 'Business Lite' fare. I can buy entry into the Al Mourjan lounge for roughly $100 via 'Manage My Booking'...if I were to do so, would that make me eligible to buy entry into the Al Safwa lounge?

Hi Ben,

I asked QR today, by message, if I'd have access to Al Safwa as I'm doing in 2 weeks time :
MLE- DOH in first then DOH - CDG in business and they said no
Is there anything written that would show the agent that I have access to al safwa even tough my second flight is in business?
Thanks

I am ineligible for complimentary hotel on my 13 hour layover (suspect there is an earlier flight but since I'm on a oneworld explorer fare it is what it is). Any way,if I were eligible I'd definitely pay for access-- the Oryx in airport hotel is over $300!

Emerald OneWorlds DO get access. Per the Qatar website.

FYI was just denied paid access as my flight departure is 9 hrs from now. Told me to come back in 2 hrs as you can only stay 6 hrs. Seems to be enforced now. Perhaps YMMV as they also said it was really busy now (5pm here).

To add insult to injury, I just realized that I added the Safwa to my original itinerary for an extra $120 and they didn't refund it when I canceled the ticket.

CAN I ACCESS AL SAFA FIRST LAUNGE WITH CREDIT CARD?

Great lounge but not so good of customer service and guidance to amenities. Maybe a way to limit. Have to find distracted staff and wait on them while they handle out of turn european customers first.
did not expect humiliating experience

Please confirm . I’m travelling on an avios redemption booking as follows - Syd to Doha ( first class ) and Doha to ATH in business class .

Is eligibility to the Al Safwa lounge extended to award tickets .

Ben , greatful if you can respond ?

how many hours of sleep you allowed in the sleeping rooms?

American Airlines has increased the cost of Award redemption if you are connecting from DOH to any MEA countries in Z inventory. Gone are the days when U and Z where clubbed together at one lower award pricing.

I booked through Expedia, which I could have sworn said lounge access was included. To my surprise upon landing in DOH I was denied access. I didn’t want to pay that much for 2 hour layover, so used my priority pass at a different lounge. In return trip, purchased access for 8h20m layover (was under impression if u had over 8 he layover, Qatar Airways would provide complimentary hotel, but once again denied). They stated I could take an earlier flight; however, that flight had an extra stop that was way out of the way in DFW, and would have been much longer. My DOH-ATL leg was nonstop. Tried explaining that, but no response after they initially denied me w 72 hour request, Of course, no beds available (here now), after paying $170ish), instead had to use 2 chairs w my suitcase between them. Can’t sleep at all w constant sound of plane engines. Also, not comfortable. Food was EXCELLENT (beef wagyu appetizer and 2 servings of chocolate ice cream). Back was killing me, so used shower. Was told the jacuzzi was unavailable. No soap in showers that I saw. Fortunately I threw hotel soap in last minute. Sooo many chairs, and hardly any people here. Place is huge, but more sleeping options would be more useful. Also, no buffet. Restaurant style ordering. I like to try a spoonful of different things at buffet.

I have no idea what any of that means. Please explain different categories.

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