This large, bustling mid-range hotel, with a whopping 1,010 rooms situated about a 15-minute drive south of downtown Dubai, is popular with business travelers and tourists alike. Visitors have noted the Gloria is not a resort type of hotel, and there is a distinct city feel to the large, shiny lobby which features relatively few places to sit, and feels a bit like a corporate mall. Amenities abound, including a large fitness center, a spa with sauna and steam room, a pool with hot tub, squash courts, and a sizable business center with computer terminals. All rooms feature separate living and sleeping areas, some directly overlooking the nearby artery of Sheikh Zayed Road, which can generate a considerable amount of noise. A few guests have remarked that some rooms, generally spacious and comfortable, are in need of a deep cleaning.