Qatar Airways Qsuite is often considered to be one of the best business class products in the skies, but does it live up to the hype? We are off to the Maldives for a luxury getaway and couldn’t help but sample the Qsuite experience. In this review we explore what Qsuites have to offer on a flight aboard the Boeing 777-300ER from Philadelphia to Doha.
The check-in process at Philadelphia was quick and easy with separate lines clearly marked for business class passengers. Qatar Airways does not have a lounge in Philadelphia, but being part of the OneWorld alliance means passengers have access to the British Airways lounge in concourse A.
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With 42 Qsuites, the business class cabin on the Boeing 777-300ER is large and spacious. The suites are configured in a 1-2-1 configuration. Each suite is spacious with the seats measuring 21 inches (53 cm) wide and 79 inches (200 cm) long.
The most unique feature of the Qatar Airways Qsuite is the family style seating. The middle seats alternate forward facing and rear facing every other row. This allows for 4-seat pods to be created by lowering the divider wall between the rows. You won’t find this concept on any other airline!
Change into the complimentary pajamas while the flight attendants prepare your Qsuite for a good night of sleep. The seats are 180° adjustable to create a lie flat bed and will be outfitted with sleeping pad cover, pillows and blanket.
Each suite is complete with the Oryx One entertainment system. Plenty of movies, shows, music, and games are available from all around the world. There should be something for everyone. A pull-out remote control is available so you don’t need to constantly lean forward to use the main screen.
Qatar Airways offers excellent Qsuite service. Everything was top notch from table service to bed preparation, to lavatory cleanliness. The staff was approachable, very friendly, and eager to fulfill every request.
Menus were provided immediately upon boarding the flight. Qatar serves a diverse array of options so that everyone can find something they like.
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Dinner was promptly served shortly after takeoff given this flight was scheduled at 9:30 PM. A lobster appetizer started things off, and was not mentioned on the menu. This appetizer set the tone for the meal being that it was topped off with gold and caviar!
Next up was the American style Tapas, which provided a nice array of flavors. It is perfect for those who love to sample different things. We ordered the veal cheeks and black cod as our main courses. Both were the best meals we have experienced in the sky!
Now, it was about 11:00 PM when it was time for dessert, but we couldn’t resist. The pecan and caramel brownie was ridiculous and pretty much induced a food coma before bed. All in all, the food was as good as its reputation.
Breakfast was available after waking up from a good night of sleep. There was no set time and we had the option to order breakfast whenever our hearts desired. I ordered the ricotta and blueberry pancakes. The presentation was colorful and really inviting and they tasted as good as they look!
Qatar Airways has partnered with Diptyque Paris to provide amenity kits for Qsuite passengers. You will also find Diptyque toiletries in the lavatory as well as in the Al Mourjan lounges at Doha International Airport.
The amenity kit had all the typical items you would expect including an assortment of body lotions, ear plugs, a sleep mask, and socks. The amenity kit was was nice, but didn’t have anything unique or standout from other business class products.
We had a long layover in Doha International Airport before heading on our second leg to the Maldives. This gave us ample time to enjoy the Al Mourjan business class lounge. This lounge is massive and has a lot to offer, so click below to read more about it in our blog.
We entered this flight with high hopes given all the hype around Qatar Airways Qsuites and the product certainly lived up to expectations. The uniqueness of the seat alone sets it apart from the competition with four person family pod configuration. The level of service and food are also notable standouts from competing business class products. All in all, the Qsuite is an excellent product!
