Overview
Located about a 4-minute walk from the Al Rigga Metro Station, and a 5-minute drive from Dubai's city centre, the Ramee Guestline Hotel is geared towards travellers who prefer a centrally located and well-priced hotel with easy access to public transit.
This hotel has 95 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering cable TV, a mini-fridge, a mini-bar, a DVD player, an in-room safe, a desk and a hair dryer. Rooms with a balcony and an iron and ironing board are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms. In-room Wi-Fi is an additional AED 45 per night.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, meeting/banquet facilities, a business centre, a gift shop, laundry facilities, three nightclubs, a bar and free parking. Complimentary transportation, including a beach shuttle and an area shuttle, are also offered (please contact the hotel for details). Pets are not permitted.
On-site dining is available at Cafe au Lait, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and Rocky Cafe, which serves lunch and dinner daily. Room packages that include breakfast are available.
Shopping is available at BurJuman Centre, which is about an 11-minute drive southwest. Dubai Museum is roughly a 10-minute drive westward, and Al Mamzar Beach Park is a 15-minute drive north of the hotel. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is approximately a 10-minute trip via public transit. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, value and food.
Numerous guests praised the hotel's location. They found it close to public transit, shopping, the airport, the beach, restaurants and a supermarket.
The hotel's value was enjoyed by many reviewers, who described the room rates as budget friendly, moderate and reasonable. One guest felt the hotel was, "Value for money in a big-ticket city”.
Several lodgers complimented the hotel's food. They described it as extraordinary, great and excellent, with a wide selection and reasonable prices.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some complaints about noise transfer, the staff and the rooms.
Several guests complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported loud music coming from the hotel's nightclubs, and recommended booking rooms on the upper floors of the hotel to avoid the noise.
While some reviewers found the hotel's staff to be friendly and attentive, several lodgers were disappointed with the customer service they received. They characterized the staff as unfriendly, unprofessional and unavailable when the front desk was called.
Although many lodgers described their rooms as clean, some guests had complaints about their accommodations. They reported worn decor and furniture, poor Wi-Fi signals, a lack of hot water and some plumbing issues.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6.2 out of 10 from 358 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3 out of 5 with a 57% recommendation rate from 49 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #310 of 452 Dubai hotels with an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
