While still an upscale hotel, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek is one of the older hotels in Dubai and is starting to show its age in places. It remains, however, a perfectly pleasant place to stay, with ample eating and drinking options and lovely creek views. Recently renovated rooms have a smart and contemporary feel; those awaiting renovation, however, appear dated. While the location isn't ideal for those interested in Dubai's beaches or its glitzier side, the hotel is a good value for those who want to explore Old Dubai.
While still an upscale hotel, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek is one of the older hotels in Dubai and is starting to show its age in places. It remains, however, a perfectly pleasant place to stay, with ample eating and drinking options and lovely creek views. Recently renovated rooms have a smart and contemporary feel; those awaiting renovation, however, appear dated. While the location isn't ideal for those interested in Dubai's beaches or its glitzier side, the hotel is a good value for those who want to explore Old Dubai.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury hotel previously known as the tallest hotel in the world. The Business Bay location offers little within walking distance, though the hotel provides a free shuttle to Dubai Mall. The 1,608 rooms are contemporary and stylish with soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Features are ample, including 18 restaurants/bars/nightclubs, a 15-room spa, 32 meeting rooms, and massive ballroom. Themed restaurants include Italian, Thai, Indian, Peruvian, Japanese, and French. The buffet breakfast is widely lauded for its extensive options (though, it's not included in all room rates). There is also a lovely rooftop swimming pool and a modern 24-hour fitness center. As an alternative, The Oberoi, Dubai is a quieter luxury hotel with similar features.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury hotel previously known as the tallest hotel in the world. The Business Bay location offers little within walking distance, though the hotel provides a free shuttle to Dubai Mall. The 1,608 rooms are contemporary and stylish with soaking tubs, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Features are ample, including 18 restaurants/bars/nightclubs, a 15-room spa, 32 meeting rooms, and massive ballroom. Themed restaurants include Italian, Thai, Indian, Peruvian, Japanese, and French. The buffet breakfast is widely lauded for its extensive options (though, it's not included in all room rates). There is also a lovely rooftop swimming pool and a modern 24-hour fitness center. As an alternative, The Oberoi, Dubai is a quieter luxury hotel with similar features.
The Hyatt Regency Dubai's 414 rooms are contemporary and upscale if a bit generic, with mid-century modern inspiration. The area is far from convenient for the leisure tourist interested in exploring Dubai, as the property is in the peripheral district of Deira. Nonetheless, a number of amenities make the hotel attractive, including a spa with a wide array of services, a large fitness center, tennis courts, a running track, an ice rink, a sun roof, and a small rooftop pool. The Regency Dubai also serves alcohol, a departure from many other area hotels.
The Hyatt Regency Dubai's 414 rooms are contemporary and upscale if a bit generic, with mid-century modern inspiration. The area is far from convenient for the leisure tourist interested in exploring Dubai, as the property is in the peripheral district of Deira. Nonetheless, a number of amenities make the hotel attractive, including a spa with a wide array of services, a large fitness center, tennis courts, a running track, an ice rink, a sun roof, and a small rooftop pool. The Regency Dubai also serves alcohol, a departure from many other area hotels.
The Country Club Hotel is a four-pearl property with super low rates near Dubai's waterfront, but it's not close to many tourist attractions or a metro station. While all 102 rooms here are spacious, the suites are particularly impressive and feature separate living areas and whirlpool tubs in the bathrooms. Amenities include four restaurants (three of which double as nightclubs), a bar, and a 24-hour cafe. For recreational facilities, there's a small outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a spa with a sauna, a steam room, and a whirlpool. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free, but breakfast costs extra. This is not a quiet place to stay -- many guests complain of noise from the many nightclubs. Travelers looking for a more conveniently located hotel may want to consider Hilton Dubai The Walk instead.
The Country Club Hotel is a four-pearl property with super low rates near Dubai's waterfront, but it's not close to many tourist attractions or a metro station. While all 102 rooms here are spacious, the suites are particularly impressive and feature separate living areas and whirlpool tubs in the bathrooms. Amenities include four restaurants (three of which double as nightclubs), a bar, and a 24-hour cafe. For recreational facilities, there's a small outdoor pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a spa with a sauna, a steam room, and a whirlpool. Wi-Fi and on-site parking are free, but breakfast costs extra. This is not a quiet place to stay -- many guests complain of noise from the many nightclubs. Travelers looking for a more conveniently located hotel may want to consider Hilton Dubai The Walk instead.
TIME Grand Plaza Hotel is an upscale property on a busy road close to the airport and within walking distance of a metro station. Features include a rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa, but breakfast isn't included in room rates and there's no alcohol available in the hotel. The 232 guest rooms and suites are spacious and equipped with several comfortable amenities, including media docking stations and minibars. Suites and Executive Rooms have balconies, while rooms on the Executive Floor come with free access to the Executive Lounge for snacks and perks. Travelers may also want to consider the Best Western Premier Deira Hotel, where alcohol is served.
TIME Grand Plaza Hotel is an upscale property on a busy road close to the airport and within walking distance of a metro station. Features include a rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa, but breakfast isn't included in room rates and there's no alcohol available in the hotel. The 232 guest rooms and suites are spacious and equipped with several comfortable amenities, including media docking stations and minibars. Suites and Executive Rooms have balconies, while rooms on the Executive Floor come with free access to the Executive Lounge for snacks and perks. Travelers may also want to consider the Best Western Premier Deira Hotel, where alcohol is served.
This upscale resort is made up of 33 low-rise villas containing 195 rooms. It has a private beach, which is surrounded by the hotel's myriad of restaurants, bars, and night clubs. The on-site spa offers an extensive list of treatments, and there's also a modern fitness center and tennis courts. Guests can choose from three pools surrounded by lush greenery, including a kids' pool. Guest rooms are spacious, with elegant, contemporary decor, though they feel a bit bland decorated in generic neutral hues. But the spaces offer plush, comfortable bedding and an array of modern comforts like large flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Numerous on-site dining and entertainment options include popular clubs and bars, which attract a young clientele. But families are catered to as well with a kids' club and spacious Family Rooms. Travelers seeking a beachside vacation might also want to consider the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, which offers numerous dining options, five pools, and a private beach as well.
This upscale resort is made up of 33 low-rise villas containing 195 rooms. It has a private beach, which is surrounded by the hotel's myriad of restaurants, bars, and night clubs. The on-site spa offers an extensive list of treatments, and there's also a modern fitness center and tennis courts. Guests can choose from three pools surrounded by lush greenery, including a kids' pool. Guest rooms are spacious, with elegant, contemporary decor, though they feel a bit bland decorated in generic neutral hues. But the spaces offer plush, comfortable bedding and an array of modern comforts like large flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Numerous on-site dining and entertainment options include popular clubs and bars, which attract a young clientele. But families are catered to as well with a kids' club and spacious Family Rooms. Travelers seeking a beachside vacation might also want to consider the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, which offers numerous dining options, five pools, and a private beach as well.
The Admiral Plaza Hotel is a decent mid-range option in the bustling Bur Dubai area of town, providing that guests don't mind the hotel's few flaws. The 142-room property is away from the glitzier parts of the city, but close to the airport, as well as several historical sites, the metro, and shopping at Al Meena Bazaar. One of the highlights here is its impressive Indian restaurant, The Royal Express, which is popular with previous guests. Unfortunately, the style throughout the rest of the hotel is dated, and the rooms that we visited were a bit worn and had dingy bathrooms. Additional features include a small pool and fitness room. Those looking for similar features in a more modern, comparably priced package may want to consider the Gateway Hotel instead.
The Admiral Plaza Hotel is a decent mid-range option in the bustling Bur Dubai area of town, providing that guests don't mind the hotel's few flaws. The 142-room property is away from the glitzier parts of the city, but close to the airport, as well as several historical sites, the metro, and shopping at Al Meena Bazaar. One of the highlights here is its impressive Indian restaurant, The Royal Express, which is popular with previous guests. Unfortunately, the style throughout the rest of the hotel is dated, and the rooms that we visited were a bit worn and had dingy bathrooms. Additional features include a small pool and fitness room. Those looking for similar features in a more modern, comparably priced package may want to consider the Gateway Hotel instead.
The 430-room upscale Emirates Grand Hotel, in the busy Sheikh Zayed Road area of Dubai, is conveniently close to the Dubai International Financial Center and the metro (both are less than a five-minute walk from the hotel). The beige-toned rooms are modern and attractive, with full kitchens, dining room tables, and seating areas, but they are more functional than stylish, and bathroom fixtures could use an update. The hotel has three unremarkable on-site restaurants, as well as a spa and an outdoor pool. For more stylish rooms and better quality features, guests might want to consider Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, which is a block away, though not all rooms have full kitchens, and rates might be higher.
The 430-room upscale Emirates Grand Hotel, in the busy Sheikh Zayed Road area of Dubai, is conveniently close to the Dubai International Financial Center and the metro (both are less than a five-minute walk from the hotel). The beige-toned rooms are modern and attractive, with full kitchens, dining room tables, and seating areas, but they are more functional than stylish, and bathroom fixtures could use an update. The hotel has three unremarkable on-site restaurants, as well as a spa and an outdoor pool. For more stylish rooms and better quality features, guests might want to consider Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, which is a block away, though not all rooms have full kitchens, and rates might be higher.
The three-and-a-half-pearl outpost of the City Seasons chain offers competitive rates and is especially convenient for travelers in transit, as the international airport is a six-minute drive away. Like the many hotels in the area, this one is more practical than lavish, and access to hot spots in the heart of Dubai requires a car or public transport. However, the property is still tastefully decorated and offers 180 spacious rooms with minibars and comfortable beds; gym, pool, and spa facilities; and three decent dining options. Note that alcohol is not available at the hotel. For guests who want to experience the glitzier side of Dubai, the Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road has a city center location and several high-end amenities without astronomical rates.
The three-and-a-half-pearl outpost of the City Seasons chain offers competitive rates and is especially convenient for travelers in transit, as the international airport is a six-minute drive away. Like the many hotels in the area, this one is more practical than lavish, and access to hot spots in the heart of Dubai requires a car or public transport. However, the property is still tastefully decorated and offers 180 spacious rooms with minibars and comfortable beds; gym, pool, and spa facilities; and three decent dining options. Note that alcohol is not available at the hotel. For guests who want to experience the glitzier side of Dubai, the Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road has a city center location and several high-end amenities without astronomical rates.
Set in the Deira neighborhood, Suba Hotel is a pleasant mid-range hotel attracting a mix of travelers. Guests are a 12-minute drive from the large City Centre Dubai shopping mall, Gold Souk, and Downtown, though much longer via public transport. The 92 rooms are a bit dated but well-maintained, featuring iPads, kettles, and desks, and either shower/tub combos or separate tubs and showers in upgraded units. Amenities are average, consisting of a small rooftop pool and adjacent hot tub, compact spa and gym, and conference rooms. Buffet and Asian restaurants and a coffee shop have decent food, but no alcohol is served on-site. Although a reliable and solid value property, travelers willing to pay more may prefer the contemporary Hilton Dubai Creek.
Set in the Deira neighborhood, Suba Hotel is a pleasant mid-range hotel attracting a mix of travelers. Guests are a 12-minute drive from the large City Centre Dubai shopping mall, Gold Souk, and Downtown, though much longer via public transport. The 92 rooms are a bit dated but well-maintained, featuring iPads, kettles, and desks, and either shower/tub combos or separate tubs and showers in upgraded units. Amenities are average, consisting of a small rooftop pool and adjacent hot tub, compact spa and gym, and conference rooms. Buffet and Asian restaurants and a coffee shop have decent food, but no alcohol is served on-site. Although a reliable and solid value property, travelers willing to pay more may prefer the contemporary Hilton Dubai Creek.