JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is the previous record holder as the tallest hotel in the world. The two 72-floor iconic towers are clearly noticeable along the Dubai Creek thanks to the lack of surrounding skyscrapers. Once inside, the gleaming lobby can feel overwhelming. Several different desks surround the exterior; including the transfer desk, bell desk, concierge, and restaurant reservations. The reception desks are way at the back of the hotel. The majority of the features, including meeting and event space, the main restaurants, spa, and fitness center are housed within the central building connecting the two towers -- and the swimming pool is up on the rooftop. The rooms are accessed via separate elevators in the two towers. Decor is kept modern and elegant with little color and mostly dark hues. As it's in the business district, guests are primarily corporate travelers or tourists looking to take advantage of the free daily shuttles to Dubai Mall.

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is located within the Business Bay area, directly beside the new Dubai Water Canal extension. Besides walking along the canal, the immediate area is not pedestrian-friendly, there's lots of construction and little within walking distance. A free shuttle is provided throughout the day to Dubai Mall, which takes about 10 minutes. The Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, is next to the mall along with the Dubai Opera and Dubai Fountains. Both the Dubai International Financial Centre and World Trade Centre are 15-minute drives from the hotel. Mall of the Emirates is a 20-minute drive from the hotel and JBR Beach is 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The 15-minute walk to the Business Bay Metro Station is not pedestrian-friendly, so the six-minute drive is recommended. The Dubai International Airport is just over 15 minutes by car or a 40-minute ride on the metro.

The 1,608 guest rooms and suites at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai are stylish and contemporary. Decor follows a neutral color palette, with plush cream carpets, rich wooden furniture, cream sofas, gray armchairs and ottomans, and contemporary artwork. All rooms have sitting areas and desks, while suites add separate living spaces and dining tables. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars (no alcohol included), tea- and coffee-making facilities (including coffeemakers in the suites), work desks, telephones, iPod docks, safes, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have iPods, which can be used to control room features like the air-conditioning and lighting. Bathrooms are spacious and include walk-in showers, separate tubs, magnifying mirrors, hairdryers, scales, and Aromatherapy Associates toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. The floor-to-ceiling windows keep the rooms bright, with canal, sea, or city views.

Features are fully loaded at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. The 14 restaurants, bars, and lounges along with four additional third-party owned dining facilities, are key features. The main all-day dining restaurant, Kitchen 6, offers an extensive array of buffet stations. Buffet breakfasts aren't included in all rates though the spread includes six cooking stations featuring Arabic, Indian, Asian, continental, and healthy stations. The extensive breakfast options are widely popular. The 24-hour French bakery, La Farine Cafe & Bakery, also lays out a French-inspired buffet breakfast with delicious cakes and pastries each morning. Room service is available. The other restaurants include the edgy sports restaurant/bar Bridgewater Tavern, steakhouse Prime68, Indian Rang Mahal, Thai Tong Thai, Mediterranean  Aqua Poolside Grill & Bar, Italian Positano, Japanese Izakaya, and Peruvian Garden. 1OAK Dubai and Seven Sisters are nightclubs in the hotel.The swimming pool sits on the rooftop of the main central building (between the two towers) and includes surrounding sun loungers and parasols along with a sun terrace, shisha section, and shallow kids' pool. Club Marquis is the hotel's 24-hour fitness center with modern Technogym cardio and weight-training machines. Personal trainers are available. Saray Spa features 15 treatment rooms with separate male and female hammams, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, hydro-facilities, and relaxation areas. The business center includes several individual pods along with secretary services, and there is over 8,000 square meters of meeting and event space available (including massive ballroom and 32 meeting rooms). There's a dedicated shopping area in the hotel with luxury boutique stores. Wi-Fi throughout and valet parking are free. Additional features include male and female salons, free shuttle to Dubai Mall, concierge, and laundry services.