Al Garhoud Road, 27 Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (618) 248-8274
Quick four-minute drive from Dubai International Airport
Apartment-style rooms have kitchenettes with microwaves and stoves
In-room air-conditioning, minibars, desks, and flat-screen TVs
Some units have washing machines and separate living spaces
Attractive rooftop pool with loungers and snack bar
24-hour international restaurant with buffet breakfasts and a la carte menu
Well-equipped fitness center, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room
Meeting spaces available
Free property-wide Wi-Fi
Decor is dated throughout property
Little of interest in the immediate area
J5 Hotels - Port Saeed is a dated mid-range property just a four-minute drive from the Dubai International Airport. Although it's close to City Centre Diera shopping mall, there's little else of interest in the immediate area, and guests will need to take taxis or public transportation to reach sights. The 134 apartment-style rooms have old-fashioned furnishings, but they're kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves are convenient. A heated rooftop pool and adjacent bar are pleasant, though views from here are mediocre. A well-equipped gym, whirlpool, steam room, and sauna are on-site, as is a 24-hour restaurant serving breakfast buffets. For more modern, upscale rooms and additional amenities, consider Flora Creek Deluxe Hotel Apartments.
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Dated apartment-style property near the airport
Situated a four-minute drive from the airport, J5 Hotels - Port Saeed is primarily popular with travelers that have long layovers or early-morning flights. The 11-story building has dated apartment-style units that are in need of a decor update, though are equipped with kitchenettes (and occasionally washing machines) for convenience. A rooftop pool with mediocre views, decent 24-hour restaurant, and gym facilities provide all the basics, but there's little here that stands out. Leisure travelers wanting to see major sights should expect to taxi taxis or long rides on the nearby metro. Overall, this is a quiet property that delivers value for travelers wanting a reliable hotel before or after a flight.
Location
Near City Centre shopping mall and the airport
The most attractive feature of J5 Hotels - Port Saeed is its proximity -- a four-minute drive, to be specific -- to Dubai International Airport. There's little else in the immediate area, aside from City Centre Deira shopping mall, which is a five-minute walk away. Some restaurants and shops are also within walking distance, though travelers wanting to explore sights will need to take a taxi or public transportation. The Deira City Centre Metro station is a 10-minute walk away, with access to most major sights. Sights in Downtown Dubai, such as Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa, can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Mall of the Emirates is about a 20- to 30-minute drive.
Rooms
Dated rooms with kitchenettes, air-conditioning, and minibars
Well-sized rooms are dated but comfortable and apartment-style. Expect old-fashioned wood furniture and plush neutral-tone seating, dark carpets, and colorful accent walls behind the beds in lilac, coral, or blue hues. Kitchenettes come with stovetops, microwaves, minibars, dishes, and cookware. Lower-category rooms have sitting areas while upgraded units have separate living spaces with dining tables. Standard amenities consist of flat-screen TVs, work desks, free Wi-Fi, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and closets with safes. Most bathrooms have shower/tub combos, though suites have separate tubs and showers. Bidets, free toiletries, and hairdryers come standard.
Features
Rooftop pool, 24-hour international restaurant, and well-equipped fitness center
Although features here are a bit average, they cover all the basics needed. For one, the hotel has a good-sized rectangular swimming pool on the rooftop that's heated. Although views are mediocre, it's a pleasant, quiet spot, and there are ample cushioned loungers with towels. An adjacent snack bar serves a variety of beverages and snacks. Additional dining is found at the 24-hour J5 Cafe, which serves international fare buffet-style for breakfast and a la carte for other meals. Although there's no spa here, a sauna, steam room, and indoor whirlpool are on-site. Additionally, the fitness center is well-equipped with cardio and strength-training machines, and free weights. Facilities are open from early morning until late. Four meeting rooms are on-site, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
