OverviewLocated about a 7-minute drive from Sharjah's city centre and a 2-minute drive from the nearest S113 Highway, the Holiday Inn Sharjah is suitable for business or vacation travellers who require a centrally located hotel with an outdoor pool, on-site dining and easy highway access.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites offers cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a desk, a bidet and a hair dryer. Rooms with an iron and ironing board, a bathroom scale, a dining area and a separate bedroom are also available, as are smoking, non-smoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms. In-room Wi-Fi is an additional AED 50 per day.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness room, a sauna, a steam room, meeting/banquet space, a business centre, laundry services, a hair salon, a gift shop, free parking and on-site dining at Al Dana, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. A free shopping and beach shuttle are also available (please contact the hotel for details) and pets are not permitted.
Al Noor Mosque is about a 7-minute drive from the hotel, while Sharjah Mega Mall can be found 4 minutes away by car. Dubai Convention Center is roughly a 19-minute drive away and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a 15-minute drive away. (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 staff, rooms and location.
Many lodgers were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay. They characterized the staff as efficient, responsive, bilingual, friendly and helpful with directions.
Numerous reviewers enjoyed their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, well equipped, spacious and well maintained, with comfortable beds, good Wi-Fi and nice lake views. A few patrons were disappointed with their lodgings, however (see below).
The hotel's location was complimented by several guests. They found it to be central, as well as close to restaurants, shopping, the airport, highway access, the waterfront, supermarkets, Al Noor Mosque and The Corniche. A few travellers felt the hotel was too far from tourist sites and downtown Dubai, however.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about the rooms and added costs.
Although numerous reviewers were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few guests criticized their accommodations at the hotel. They reported strong musty odours, worn towels and furniture, cigarette odours in non-smoking rooms and dated decor.
A few lodgers complained about the extra costs they incurred during their stay. They found the added Wi-Fi charge and the cost of breakfast to be too expensive.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #11 of 73 Sharjah hotels with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 92 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.3 out of 10 from 85 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.4 out of 5 with a 65% recommendation rate from 26 reviews.
