OverviewLocated in central Dubai and a 2-minute walk from Union Metro Station A 2, the Panorama Hotel Deira is geared towards travellers who require an economical centrally located hotel with on-site dining and easy access to public transit.
This hotel has 53 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering cable TV, a balcony, a mini-fridge and a private bathroom. In-room Wi-Fi is available for AED 15 per hour and the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include a bar, laundry services, car rental services, safety deposit boxes, meeting space, a business centre, a free continental breakfast and Panoramic Cafe, which is open 24 hours. Pets are not permitted and there is no on-site parking.
Al Ghurair Shopping Centre is about an 8-minute walk northeast, while Grand Mosque and Dubai Museum are both a 10-minute drive southwestward. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a 15-minute drive east of the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with compliments going to the hotel's location, rates and rooms.
Many guests enjoyed the hotel's location, describing it as central and close to public transit, shopping, restaurants and Dubai Creek. One patron remarked, "Great location because its just a few meters away from the Metro, which has a cross over between the Green and Red line, and it is almost near the creek also, where you can walk and take the Abras, to cross it".
Several lodgers were pleased with the hotel's rates. They were described as budget friendly, reasonable and great.
The hotel's accommodations were complimented by some reviewers. They described their rooms as clean, spacious and well equipped, with comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that some patrons had complaints about their rooms (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some common complaints about the rooms and noise transfer.
Although some guests were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, some reviewers were disappointed with their accommodations. They complained about the hotel's central air conditioning, reporting that they were unable to adjust the temperature themselves. These guests also reported worn decor and a few plumbing issues.
Some lodgers complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported street noise and loud music late at night from the hotel's bar. These reviewers recommended booking rooms on higher floors to avoid the bar noise.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6.2 out of 10 from 202 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #
335 of 453 Dubai hotels with an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 57 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 2.9 out of 5 with a 65% recommendation rate from 34 reviews.
