Qatar Airways has touted its Qsuite as the ultimate in travel for Business Class and you would have to say that it is very hard to beat.
It is very spacious, very private, and sports a sliding door to totally cocoon you from your fellow passengers.
One of the things that strikes you as you settle in is that it is very well designed and packed with neat features focused on making your trip as comfortable and productive or if you desire as entertaining as possible.
There are two business class cabins on the Boeing 777-300ER and the configuration is one-two-one with Qsuite facing both forward and backward.
On my two flights – QR907 and QR707 – I had both and preferred the backward facing which was closer to the window.
I had 4J, forward facing, from Sydney to Doha and 8K, rear facing, from Doha to Washington.
The seat in the Qsuite is 21.5 inches across and extends to a bed that is 79 inches long with fitted mattress and two pillows and is very comfortable for this 6ft 4in traveler.
There are also, as one would expect, a host of seat settings to set you up in your perfect position. There are four presets: lie flat, fully upright, take-off and recline.
A great feature is the secure storage compartment underneath a big padded armrest next to the seat and this holds the headphones and water.
It also has a smaller sub-compartment to secure things like glasses and passport.
Another important aspect is the countertop which is big enough to accommodate a laptop or iPad while you’re having your meal.
And talking if iPads and laptops there are plenty of charging options at your fingertips.
The privacy door is manual and is easily opened or shut and even in the opened position, you cannot see your fellow passenger.
A unique feature of the Qsuite is the center sets of seats that can be transformed into a double cabin with a double bed or a space for four people called a quad.
Passengers get sleepwear from London’s The White company and a superb amenities kit with socks, eyeshades, earplugs and Castello Monte Vibiano products such as moisturizer.
Razors and toothbrushes are also available in the four very well-sized washrooms serving the business class cabins.
These washrooms are great as you so often find this important space is too confined.
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Customer Service
5 / 5
The flight attendants on my two sectors were outstanding. I was looked after by Susie from Venezuela on QR907 and Arnold Mathias on QR707.
There is an on-demand ordering system through your IFE system but the flight attendants ensured that I never needed to bother with that.
The only challenge was what to order from the extensive selection of food and wines on offer.
Catering
5 / 5
The departure from Sydney was 3.30pm and thus dinner was on offer once we were at cruise. I started with Arabic mezze which is a favorite of mine and this selection did not disappoint.
This was accompanied by Pommery Brut Royal.
Next, I chose the Arabic chicken kofta with oriental rice accompanied with golden fried onions, cashew and raita yogurt – another great choice.
To finish, as the Boeing 777 slipped quietly over the Western Australian coast near Derby I chose Gourmet ice cream. Magnificent.
The next sector from Doha to Washington was a morning departure from Doha just after 8 am so breakfast followed as the Boeing 777 slipped over Iran.
I opted for a compote of fruit and yogurt followed by an omelet which was excellent.
I took lunch over northern Canada and selected smoked salmon for a light starter and then Arabic Mezza again but this time as the main meal.
Being a creature of habit I could go past the Pommery Brut Royal.
The daylight flight to Washington was effortless and very scenic. My flight crossed Russia, Latvia the Baltic Sea, north of Bergen, Iceland, Greenland and into Canada.
Qatar Airways QR707 passes over Reykjavík
Qatar Airways QR707 over Greenland
Inflight Entertainment
5 / 5
Qatar Airways Onyx system has over 3000 entertainment options and also features the airline’s state-of-the-art communication through OnAir mobile service.
Once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet, you can use your portable electronic devices (PEDs) and send SMS and MMS or access your email and browse the Internet to stay in touch with everyone on the ground.
Not on my flight but being installed on 777s and A350s is what the airline calls “Super Wi-Fi”’ which can reach speeds topping 50 megabits per second - better than many home broadband services.
The in-flight broadband uses Inmarsat’s GX Aviation technology.
Extra Information
All in all a superb experience and the Qsuite is in a class of its own backed up by genuine service from clearly dedicated staff.
Sure, they knew I was doing a review, but the genuine friendliness of the flight attendants and the attention to detail cannot be manufactured - it was from the heart.
On my two flights – QR907 and QR707 – I had both and preferred the backward facing which was closer to the window.
I had 4J, forward facing, from Sydney to Doha and 8K, rear facing, from Doha to Washington.
The seat in the Qsuite is 21.5 inches across and extends to a bed that is 79 inches long with fitted mattress and two pillows and is very comfortable for this 6ft 4in traveler.
There are also, as one would expect, a host of seat settings to set you up in your perfect position. There are four presets: lie flat, fully upright, take-off and recline.
A great feature is the secure storage compartment underneath a big padded armrest next to the seat and this holds the headphones and water.
It also has a smaller sub-compartment to secure things like glasses and passport.
Another important aspect is the countertop which is big enough to accommodate a laptop or iPad while you’re having your meal.
And talking if iPads and laptops there are plenty of charging options at your fingertips.
The privacy door is manual and is easily opened or shut and even in the opened position, you cannot see your fellow passenger.
A unique feature of the Qsuite is the center sets of seats that can be transformed into a double cabin with a double bed or a space for four people called a quad.
Passengers get sleepwear from London’s The White company and a superb amenities kit with socks, eyeshades, earplugs and Castello Monte Vibiano products such as moisturizer.
Razors and toothbrushes are also available in the four very well-sized washrooms serving the business class cabins.
These washrooms are great as you so often find this important space is too confined.
READ: Qatar Airways hub is an oasis 
This was accompanied by Pommery Brut Royal.
Next, I chose the Arabic chicken kofta with oriental rice accompanied with golden fried onions, cashew and raita yogurt – another great choice.
To finish, as the Boeing 777 slipped quietly over the Western Australian coast near Derby I chose Gourmet ice cream. Magnificent.
The next sector from Doha to Washington was a morning departure from Doha just after 8 am so breakfast followed as the Boeing 777 slipped over Iran.
I opted for a compote of fruit and yogurt followed by an omelet which was excellent.
I took lunch over northern Canada and selected smoked salmon for a light starter and then Arabic Mezza again but this time as the main meal.
Being a creature of habit I could go past the Pommery Brut Royal.
The daylight flight to Washington was effortless and very scenic. My flight crossed Russia, Latvia the Baltic Sea, north of Bergen, Iceland, Greenland and into Canada.
