OverviewThis hotel is situated within a 5-minute walk of the Abu Dhabi Mall and an Abu Dhabi bus terminal. This property is well located for guests who are looking to explore city attractions on foot or via public transit.
All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, a mini-bar, a safe, a bathroom telephone, free bottled water, a coffeemaker and individual climate control. Accessible and non-smoking rooms are offered.
Executive rooms also include an espresso maker, upgraded amenities and express check-in and check-out. Guests staying in these rooms also receive access to an exclusive lounge, which offers a free breakfast and a selection of coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks.
Covered parking is available on site. Shuttle transportation to the airport is available and may be arranged with the front desk. The hotel also offers free scheduled shuttle bus service to and from the National Exhibition Centre.
This hotel has multiple on-site dining options, including both fine dining and casual dining. This hotel also offers a water pipe bar and 24-hour room service.
Other on-site amenities include a rooftop outdoor pool, a fitness centre, saunas, a business centre, meeting and conference space, 24-hour concierge service, 24-hour security, laundry service, babysitting service and free newspapers.
The traditional and new Arabic Souks, open-air markets, are both within a 10-minute drive of the hotel. Corniche Beach, Marina Mall, The Emirates Palace and the Landmark, a 324-meter tall skyscraper, are all about 15 minutes away by car. Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld, a theme park, are both about a 30- to 35-minute drive away.
The Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is a 30- to 35-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described overall satisfactory experiences at this hotel.
Many guests described their rooms as spacious and well appointed, while some other reviewers added that their rooms were clean and quiet. A few guests found the beds comfortable.
Many reviewers said that the hotel was centrally located and within walking distance of a shopping mall. One guest mentioned that taxis were always available at the hotel.
The staff were frequently described as friendly, however, some reviewers expressed concerns about the service they received (see below for more details).
Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Several guests praised the food at the on-site restaurant, while a couple of reviewers enjoyed the rooftop pool area.
The Bad
There were several common concerns found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
A few guests were disappointed that this hotel did not offer valet parking, while a couple of reviewers complained about paying additional fees for parking.
A few reviewers found the free Wi-Fi service unreliable in their room.
While many guests seemed generally happy with their rooms, a few reviewers noticed cleanliness inconsistencies. One of these reviewers thought that the carpet needed to be vacuumed more thoroughly, while a couple of these reviewers noticed water rings in the bathtub.
While many reviewers described the staff as friendly, a few guests mentioned that the front desk agents did not seem knowledgeable about the area. A couple of reviewers found the staff unresponsive to their requests for additional room supplies.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #93 out of 115 hotels in Abu Dhabi, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 12 reviews.
Booking.com gave this hotel an average score of 8.1 out of 10, based on 404 guest reviews.
