The upscale Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi is a sophisticated, centrally located property with traditional decor behind its high-rise glass exterior. It's a six-minute walk to the beach, and the hotel provides free shuttles to nearby attractions like Ferrari World. The 305 large rooms have classic, business-like decor and many offer great views. Upgraded rooms get Club Lounge access with free breakfast, appetizers, and cocktails. An outdoor pool is great for a quick dip, although it loses sun by the afternoon, and a spa offers massages, a sauna, and well-equipped gym. A champagne bar is on-site, alongside three restaurants serving varied cuisine. Meeting spaces cater to corporate guests and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Resort-seeking families might want to consider [Le Meridien](Le Meridien), which has a private beach and bigger pools.
The upscale Corniche Hotel Abu Dhabi is a sophisticated, centrally located property with traditional decor behind its high-rise glass exterior. It's a six-minute walk to the beach, and the hotel provides free shuttles to nearby attractions like Ferrari World. The 305 large rooms have classic, business-like decor and many offer great views. Upgraded rooms get Club Lounge access with free breakfast, appetizers, and cocktails. An outdoor pool is great for a quick dip, although it loses sun by the afternoon, and a spa offers massages, a sauna, and well-equipped gym. A champagne bar is on-site, alongside three restaurants serving varied cuisine. Meeting spaces cater to corporate guests and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Resort-seeking families might want to consider [Le Meridien](Le Meridien), which has a private beach and bigger pools.
The 236-room Crowne Plaza Hotel Abu Dhabi is an upscale, business-oriented property in downtown Abu Dhabi. Large rooms are well-maintained but lack character, outfitted with traditional wood furniture, desks, kettles, and shower/tub combos. Varied dining includes pan-Asian and Italian plus there's a late-night sports bar with live music. Although not a true resort, leisure travelers will find a small rooftop pool with an adjacent hot tub, spa facilities, and a 24-hour fitness center. Extensive meeting spaces and free Wi-Fi and parking are available. This is a good, affordable pick for corporate travelers wanting to be downtown, but families and couples on vacation may prefer Khalidiya Palace, which has a beachfront location and a huge pool.
The 236-room Crowne Plaza Hotel Abu Dhabi is an upscale, business-oriented property in downtown Abu Dhabi. Large rooms are well-maintained but lack character, outfitted with traditional wood furniture, desks, kettles, and shower/tub combos. Varied dining includes pan-Asian and Italian plus there's a late-night sports bar with live music. Although not a true resort, leisure travelers will find a small rooftop pool with an adjacent hot tub, spa facilities, and a 24-hour fitness center. Extensive meeting spaces and free Wi-Fi and parking are available. This is a good, affordable pick for corporate travelers wanting to be downtown, but families and couples on vacation may prefer Khalidiya Palace, which has a beachfront location and a huge pool.
The 283-room St. Regis Abu Dhabi is a stylish, five-pearl hotel that checks all the boxes in the western end of the Corniche area. It's not directly on the beach, but a tunnel provides private access to it and the impressive pool with a swim-up bar. Down below, there are multiple restaurants and cocktail lounges making the most of the view, along with a full spa and fitness center. For families, there's a supervised kids' club that has its own splash pool and waterslide. Not all of the chic rooms have sea views, but everyone gets butler service and sleek marble bathrooms. Compare rates at the extravagant Jumeirah at Etihad Towers down the road, which sits right on a private beach.
The 283-room St. Regis Abu Dhabi is a stylish, five-pearl hotel that checks all the boxes in the western end of the Corniche area. It's not directly on the beach, but a tunnel provides private access to it and the impressive pool with a swim-up bar. Down below, there are multiple restaurants and cocktail lounges making the most of the view, along with a full spa and fitness center. For families, there's a supervised kids' club that has its own splash pool and waterslide. Not all of the chic rooms have sea views, but everyone gets butler service and sleek marble bathrooms. Compare rates at the extravagant Jumeirah at Etihad Towers down the road, which sits right on a private beach.
The Beach Rotana - Abu Dhabi is an upscale, 565-room hotel attached to the Abu Dhabi Mall. It faces the Arabian Sea, making it feel like more of a resort hotel than other properties in the downtown area. The sizable private beach along with the Beach Club gives guests abundant opportunities to be active or relax. Rooms range from the smaller Classic Room to spacious Royal Suites, and all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. There are 11 restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine options, and multiple meeting rooms and event spaces also make this a solid choice for conferences, though there is a fee for Wi-Fi. There's some construction in the area that may mar the quiet or views, but in general, this is a well kept hotel at a decent price with lots of amenities.
The Beach Rotana - Abu Dhabi is an upscale, 565-room hotel attached to the Abu Dhabi Mall. It faces the Arabian Sea, making it feel like more of a resort hotel than other properties in the downtown area. The sizable private beach along with the Beach Club gives guests abundant opportunities to be active or relax. Rooms range from the smaller Classic Room to spacious Royal Suites, and all have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. There are 11 restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine options, and multiple meeting rooms and event spaces also make this a solid choice for conferences, though there is a fee for Wi-Fi. There's some construction in the area that may mar the quiet or views, but in general, this is a well kept hotel at a decent price with lots of amenities.
The Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi is a sleek, 281-room luxury hotel near the Zayed Sports City Stadium. Like the rest of the interiors, rooms are fresh and spacious, with top-notch amenities, though extra fees for Wi-Fi and breakfast can be disappointing. The outdoor pool and gorgeous spa with an indoor pool, hot tub, and adjacent fitness center are standout features. There are also two restaurants on-site, including an upscale Pan Asian eatery, plus a tea lounge and two stylish bars. While the hotel is overall a solid choice, those put off by noisy weekend pool parties should check out the comparable, yet more striking Hyatt Capital Gate nearby.
The Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi is a sleek, 281-room luxury hotel near the Zayed Sports City Stadium. Like the rest of the interiors, rooms are fresh and spacious, with top-notch amenities, though extra fees for Wi-Fi and breakfast can be disappointing. The outdoor pool and gorgeous spa with an indoor pool, hot tub, and adjacent fitness center are standout features. There are also two restaurants on-site, including an upscale Pan Asian eatery, plus a tea lounge and two stylish bars. While the hotel is overall a solid choice, those put off by noisy weekend pool parties should check out the comparable, yet more striking Hyatt Capital Gate nearby.
The Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa is a luxury resort set in a sleek mixed-use retail and apartment building overlooking Abu Dhabi's Mangrove National Park. Despite its location just off the highway, the hotel's mood is hushed and serene, particularly at the pool alongside the lagoon. Rooms are sleek and spacious, featuring Nespresso machines and balconies, but those facing the road are prone to traffic noise. Facilities score high, with the spa and dining facilities being two real highlights, though there's not much for children. For a more family-friendly option on the beach, check out the Al Raha Beach Hotel.
The Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa is a luxury resort set in a sleek mixed-use retail and apartment building overlooking Abu Dhabi's Mangrove National Park. Despite its location just off the highway, the hotel's mood is hushed and serene, particularly at the pool alongside the lagoon. Rooms are sleek and spacious, featuring Nespresso machines and balconies, but those facing the road are prone to traffic noise. Facilities score high, with the spa and dining facilities being two real highlights, though there's not much for children. For a more family-friendly option on the beach, check out the Al Raha Beach Hotel.
The outstanding, five-pearl Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel sits on Al Maryah Island, separated from Abu Dhabi's main downtown area by a bridge spanning a narrow strip of water. Despite the slight isolation from the rest of the city, this stylish tower is one of the top luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates, with great views and excellent dining options. There's an outdoor pool, but the posh spa, wine cellar, and shisha lounge leave little for families with kids, making this a better option for romance or business. The 189 modern rooms are decked out in rich natural wood, with huge flat-screens and enviable bathrooms that have soaking tubs along with big rainfall showers. Featuring a private beach, the equally impressive Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, is one of its few rivals.
The outstanding, five-pearl Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel sits on Al Maryah Island, separated from Abu Dhabi's main downtown area by a bridge spanning a narrow strip of water. Despite the slight isolation from the rest of the city, this stylish tower is one of the top luxury hotels in the United Arab Emirates, with great views and excellent dining options. There's an outdoor pool, but the posh spa, wine cellar, and shisha lounge leave little for families with kids, making this a better option for romance or business. The 189 modern rooms are decked out in rich natural wood, with huge flat-screens and enviable bathrooms that have soaking tubs along with big rainfall showers. Featuring a private beach, the equally impressive Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, is one of its few rivals.
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi is a 31-story, 276-room luxury hotel set in the bustling downtown Corniche District. A 2014 renovation brought plenty of polish to the property, particularly in the numerous and excellent eateries, which include the city's only revolving lounge. Refreshed rooms are bright and contemporary, some with stunning views, though others are awaiting a revamp, as is the outdoor pool area. Overall, it's a solid central hotel with few surprises and plenty of perks. However, travelers may prefer the larger pool at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, but the rates there are higher.
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi is a 31-story, 276-room luxury hotel set in the bustling downtown Corniche District. A 2014 renovation brought plenty of polish to the property, particularly in the numerous and excellent eateries, which include the city's only revolving lounge. Refreshed rooms are bright and contemporary, some with stunning views, though others are awaiting a revamp, as is the outdoor pool area. Overall, it's a solid central hotel with few surprises and plenty of perks. However, travelers may prefer the larger pool at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche, but the rates there are higher.
In the iconic Capital Gate skyscraper, a curved glass structure makes for a stunning setting at this 189-room luxury hotel. Although a bit far from downtown, it's next to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) and near embassies. Spacious rooms have modern, albeit generic, decor, plus excellent amenities such as big bathrooms with tubs and separate showers, coffee machines, and flat-screen TVs. Views are sensational from some rooms and the 18 Degrees restaurant, which is open all day. A lounge and pool bar are also available, and the rooftop pool has striking vistas. A high-end spa, 24-hour fitness center, and free Wi-Fi round out amenities. The location and chain feel are best suited to business travelers. Tourists should consider the more central Hilton Abu Dhabi, which has a beach club and a family-friendly vibe.
In the iconic Capital Gate skyscraper, a curved glass structure makes for a stunning setting at this 189-room luxury hotel. Although a bit far from downtown, it's next to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) and near embassies. Spacious rooms have modern, albeit generic, decor, plus excellent amenities such as big bathrooms with tubs and separate showers, coffee machines, and flat-screen TVs. Views are sensational from some rooms and the 18 Degrees restaurant, which is open all day. A lounge and pool bar are also available, and the rooftop pool has striking vistas. A high-end spa, 24-hour fitness center, and free Wi-Fi round out amenities. The location and chain feel are best suited to business travelers. Tourists should consider the more central Hilton Abu Dhabi, which has a beach club and a family-friendly vibe.
The four-and-a-half-pearl InterContinental Abu Dhabi shares the western corner of the island with several more high-end neighbors, with its only edge being a private marina and a nicely renovated beach. Diverse, quality, dining options are a perk and it checks all the boxes with two outdoor pools, a waterslide, spa, and extensive meeting facilities, but everything is showing its age. The 390 rooms aren't quite up to the city's extravagant standards either, with noticeably dated bathrooms and older amenities. It would be a solid luxury hotel almost anywhere else, but it can't compete with the ultra-modern properties nearby, like the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, but its rates are competitive.
The four-and-a-half-pearl InterContinental Abu Dhabi shares the western corner of the island with several more high-end neighbors, with its only edge being a private marina and a nicely renovated beach. Diverse, quality, dining options are a perk and it checks all the boxes with two outdoor pools, a waterslide, spa, and extensive meeting facilities, but everything is showing its age. The 390 rooms aren't quite up to the city's extravagant standards either, with noticeably dated bathrooms and older amenities. It would be a solid luxury hotel almost anywhere else, but it can't compete with the ultra-modern properties nearby, like the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, but its rates are competitive.