Hotel Radisson Blu Dubai Downtown(4 stars)

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  • Hotel in general
    5.0
  • Room
    4.8
  • Service
    4.8
  • Location
    4.2
  • Food and Drinks
    4.8
  • Sport & entertain
    3.8
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Reiner Karl
Nice perfectly located hotel Dubai Downtown
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • City break
  • January 2013
The star hotel Radisson Blu Dubai Downtown is one of several hotels in the Radisson-group in Dubai Downtown. The hotel has 242 rooms and suites from which for a standard double room on the 12. floor used. The hotel was very clean. Staff is exceptionally friendly. The booked package was night and breakfast. The types of people were at the time once interntional mixed. The hotel had free wi-fi offered, the all the rooms and public areas in the hotel could be used. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and tasty. Other restaurants in the hotel were during the stay not ... used. read more
  • Room
    5.0

    The rooms are spacious and next to bed with a desk, chair, table, and flat screen tv. Beside mini bar and kettle the rooms are with air conditioning and a safety deposit box. The safe-use was free. Coffee/tea and a bottle of water also free on the rooms. The bathroom is spacious, clean with tub/shower, and a selection of cosmetics and toiletries. From the room we could a magnificent view on the burj khalifa and Dubai Downtown enjoy.

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    Next to the restaurant 'lemon' in the the breakfast buffet handed are still a bar, rooftop pool bar available. We only the breakfast used.

  • Service
    5.0

    The staff is very friendly. We came with the foreign language english very well. The cleaning of the rooms was alright.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0

    There is a pool area available. Directly besides it there is a well-equipped gym.

  • Hotel
    5.0

    The star hotel Radisson Blu Dubai Downtown is one of several hotels in the Radisson-group in Dubai Downtown. The hotel has 242 rooms and suites from which for a standard double room on the 12. floor used. The hotel was very clean. Staff is exceptionally friendly. The booked package was night and breakfast. The types of people were at the time once interntional mixed. The hotel had free wi-fi offered, the all the rooms and public areas in the hotel could be used. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and tasty. Other restaurants in the hotel were during the stay not used.

  • Location
    5.0

    The hotel is in Dubai Downtown only 5 minutes' drive or 15 minutes on foot from the Dubai Mall and the burj khalifa (tallest building the world). There is also a metro station distance. Around the hotel are still building sites for various other buildings and roads. The location was yet for exploration in the town perfect for us and is from this point of view to be recommended. From the hotel were 8 trips daily to Dubai Mall and two trips to Jumeira Beach Park (to the beach entrance 5 aed about 1 Euro) with a free shuttle bus offered.

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Alexander
Good hotel in less good location
  • Recommended hotel
  • Friends
  • Translated
  • City break
  • May 2012
Against the hotel itself is nothing to complain about. The idyll in the pool deck will unfortunately from the traffic noise disturbed us a bit. Furthermore you have to taxi or the hotel shuttle dependent, around the hotel at all to leave. Merely a small way along a 8-laned highway leads to Dubai Mall. With temperatures over 40 °C is a hike however only conditionally recommendable. read more
  • Room
    4.8
    Size of the bathroom
    4.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    5.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    5.3
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    5.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    5.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    5.0
  • Hotel
    6.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
  • Location
    4.5
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    3.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
    Other leisure activities available
    4.0
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Hermann
Stadthotel in still growing area
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • City break
  • February 2012
the hotel is located in a 26-story building in relative proximity to Dubai Mall, and burj Khalifa. the audience in the hotel was internationally mixed and comfortable too many business-guests. there are various shuttle bus-bus trips to Dubai mall, beach and Metro (about 2,5 kilometers away and on foot difficult reachable, but it is working on a connection between the Dubai mall and the metro station(700 meters)) offered. read more
  • Room
    5.0

    the room was sufficient large and in good condition. As well as the bathroom. Other Radisson hotels are perhaps the design a little more courageous, here you will find the hotel as standard cards. there is coffee/ tea and two bottles of water per day free of charge. mini bar and room safe are of course also available. Those who like it also an ironing board and a iron. the comments to the crew lounge on the 19. Floor meeting to. But our room was far enough away, so it didn't bother us. When gemischenten use the house, with smoking and non-smoking rooms and a open Atrium it can occasional after smoke smell. the view is of the above described situation so construction, streets or desert... Against extra charge on the side of the burj Khalifa.

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    We had breakfast booked. Here the offer was as good as one expected from a four star hotel can expect. No large variety but so varied, that one could always find something. The service was attentive and friendly. the breakfast restaurant is also as a restaurant offered, but we didn't use. for the evening there is the infinity bar with an outdoor terrace (even with heating lamps). There still well the end of the day take.

  • Service
    5.0

    the reception in the hotel was friendly and rapid. the cleaning of the rooms was cleaned every day very reliably. questions were of the front desk gladly answered and we quickly received support, when you need them. For example the wait for the pick-up to a trip.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    3.0

    There is a well equipped fitness room with various work out equipment and two treadmills. Here everything worked perfectly and was in very good condition. Fresh towels and water were available. the pool is actually very nice on the third floor of the house but it is often very windy and large part of the day in the shade (from the hotel and the directly opposite the house). the offered free Wi-Fi in the entire property available his, is however on our 19. Floor only very weak. leisure facilities including entertainment were in this hotel not expected and not available.

  • Hotel
    5.0

    the hotel is located in a 26-story building in relative proximity to Dubai Mall, and burj Khalifa. the audience in the hotel was internationally mixed and comfortable too many business-guests. there are various shuttle bus-bus trips to Dubai mall, beach and Metro (about 2,5 kilometers away and on foot difficult reachable, but it is working on a connection between the Dubai mall and the metro station(700 meters)) offered.

  • Location
    3.0

    As almost the whole area a massive construction is, the situation is not yet ideal. Directly next to the hotel there is a 6-lane street on two level. close proximity to Dubai mall and burj Khalifa is good-about 1 kilometer. If debris and noise from the street not disturb (or ignoring) you can get in about 10 minutes on foot go. For the fußgängerunfreundliche Dubai is still not bad. Currently, the entire Fäche between the hotel and the Dubai mall still construction site... (Description of the brochure: new emerging Quarter)

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Juergen
Good hotel in bad location (still) currently.
  • Hotel not recommended
  • Singles
  • Translated
  • Business trip
  • January 2012
Actually good, but only about one-and-a-half kilometer despite to the Dubai mall or burj Khalifa perfectly cut off in a construction area (State January 2012) to the Motorway junction. With the taxi okay. As long as one gets. On foot uncomfortable, loud and dangerous. read more
  • Room
    5.3
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    5.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Service
    4.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    4.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    4.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    4.0
  • Hotel
    6.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
  • Location
    2.7
    Proximity to shopping areas
    3.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    2.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    3.0
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Margarete
At the end of the world of Dubai
  • Hotel not recommended
  • Singles
  • Translated
  • Proof of booking
  • City break
  • January 2012
A further recommendation would be a lack of my good taste. Furniture worn-out, a other room was at the front desk consultation not possible, only from dual price surcharge. Toward construction possible. every taxi driver of Dubai mall to Radisson BLU downtown the drive. read more
  • Room
    3.8
    Size of the bathroom
    3.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    3.0
    Size of the room
    4.0
  • Gastronomy
    2.8
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    3.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    3.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    2.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    3.0
  • Service
    1.8
    Competence (handling complaints)
    2.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    1.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    3.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    1.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    1.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    1.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    1.0
  • Hotel
    4.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    3.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    4.0
    Disabled-friendly
    5.0
  • Location
    1.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    1.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    1.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    1.0
    Other leisure activities available
    1.0
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Katrin
Business hotel at the foot of the burj Khalifa
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • City break
  • January 2012
Hotel in the business Bay (mostly under construction) of Dubai. Due to the location and offers more of a business/city hotel as a holiday hotel. we booked half board and were in the evening on the whole Rarely with restaurant more than 10 people, the majority of the guests business were guests with only a breakfast food (the room was also like to full). the guests were locals, Russians, German and English. For a hotel in Dubai for us were surprisingly many Germans guests (also includes German at the front desk). read more
  • Room
    4.0

    the room (standard) was big enough for the two of us. It was next to the large 2 m 2 M bed (with very hard mattress) a seating area with table and two armcharis and a desk the TV reported in the table. the closet was very large and should also enough room 2 weeks for on demand for 2 people. unfortunately the television had no German speaking Channels. Only Arabic or English. What was surprising, as also the Russian and lots of German guests no understandable program there was a kettle tea and coffee making facilities. Mugs and glasses were also available every day coffee and teabag refilled. the bath was really small for Dubaiproportions. With bathtub the showers and a small (, because modern and chic) washbasin. our view left a lot to be desired: we had a view of the pool was too plain only hotel and street. But we were not there to enjoy the view, but in order to see Dubai. the air conditioning could be regulated well and night without desired remained Noises off. The window didn't open.

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    in the hotel is a restaurant (lemon pepper) where breakfast and half board in buffet form was served. Furthermore, a bar on the floor of the pools with a view of the burj Khalifa. the breakfast no asked variety within the days, but the selection was nevertheless large and something for everyone. during dinner there was a wide selection of salads, fruit, bread, warm dishes and delicious Desserts. Therefore, we in the evening very few guests we were, the waiters knew us after the first day and knew from our room, we were greeted by especially friendly. the dishes were International, but there were also Arabic cuisine, for the few locals guests. in the evening we liked the restaurant was very good, because it is very comfortable, dimmed lighting and quiet music deposit.

  • Service
    5.0

    the staff were nice. We were able to sleep very earlier Arrival at 7:00 A. M. in the hotel couldn't check in and were allowed our room in the 23. (from 26.) floor refer. the room cleaning worked without problems, we arrived in the afternoon back to our room everything was always clean and tidy. as small gift for my birthday a very brought us the room service delicious Chocolatecakes on the house. complaints we did not have, would have been to edit. the staff were English speaking, up to German employee. This was not present, it was not without English possible to communicate, but it should also be clear in UAE. the complete staff we encountered always with a smile and was very polite.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    3.0

    The pool is located on the third floor with regard to the( only) neighboring house. It was in the January (our travel time) only a short time in the sun by the pool. During the summer season you can certainly the bear, but we wanted to enjoy the sun and it was not possible. In addition it was because of the high location is very windy. Not to mention the very frosty Temperature in the water. During our stay we have not in the water seen. ( the pool is partly from the elevator to see). The beach chairs and towels by the pool are free of charge. the towels for the visit at the beach be taken. there are awnings on a part of the beach chairs, but this surge feast and not flexible to move. as a result, could the pool area better to be planned! As mentioned: business hotel, this guests enjoy large meeting rooms and didn't need a pool...

  • Hotel
    5.0

    Hotel in the business Bay (mostly under construction) of Dubai. Due to the location and offers more of a business/city hotel as a holiday hotel. we booked half board and were in the evening on the whole Rarely with restaurant more than 10 people, the majority of the guests business were guests with only a breakfast food (the room was also like to full). the guests were locals, Russians, German and English. For a hotel in Dubai for us were surprisingly many Germans guests (also includes German at the front desk).

  • Location
    5.0

    As already described, it is a new, modern hotel still under construction new area. In this way, it is in the immediate quality construction and no other hotels or tenders. But: the free shuttle bus (several times daily) or on foot (10 minutes direct way) is the largest mall in the world directly at the burj Khalifa. If you are aware of this, the hotel is very good for its price! also twice daily shuttle bus jumeira beach park to (15 minutes drive) made possible a beach vacation. the airport is also nearby, depending on the driver and traffic note 20. Minutes transfer. as mentioned, the hotel is located on the busy lane( per Direction) street. But anyway, we relaxed sleep and had no problems with noise.

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Kornelia
Worse, it never
  • Hotel not recommended
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • City break
  • January 2012
We are still in this hotel and i thought i, i write life, before i half will never forget. Know not at all, where to start. The hotel was us as a hotel with luxury standard, in buisnessviertel of Dubai sold. The shock sits deep, the money is gone. Rep signs but the complaint. It could lead to construction noise, as close to of the hotel a construction site is. A? At least 6-8 hotels are currently under construction. Not a tree, not a shrub, no Blume. But each quantity of debris and dirt. View from the window, construction site! ... We got room 1905,next shock. I seats on the toilet, my husband shut the door to the bathroom on, i thought, he told me the kneecaps broken. Non-smoking rooms, super. Next to the room 1905 is' crowroom'. There is constantly treff of the flugkapitänen and the crow, there was smoke, coffee and loud conversations. The door of the room is constantly on, in the entire hotel can no window open. The cleanliness throughout the hotel. We could us lunch not even put, it stank and was noisy. We moved around! Folded thank god, with small hinderances. The room is somewhat gerümiger and the kneecaps stay on the klo intact. The whole night air conditioning, it is not quiet. Windows don't open, fresh air does not exist. Clothes hanging over the bath and dries not until the next day. The 6 lane street just in front of the hotel long, it goes always bumbum, bumbum. That is a paragraph on the street. Exactly in front of the hotel is. Descriptionthe hotel with its furniture in modern design, dark brown wooden furniture, no trace of design. In may allegedly opened, the furniture is so scuffed, whether the time were new? As we are today 17 hours from the beach came, was the room cleaned. We sat the whole time in front of the door on the floor. There is no chair or armchair on floors, here you can not even sit down. What we were happy to come home on Dubai, the disappointment is really deep. Everywhere you can hear taxi is so cheap. We already have the first day 50 Euro procedure. Wanted to to the beach, arrived, it was women and children's day. No entry for men. We sat in the taxi off to the next beach section. 14 Euro, back we had to again. No, we are not too lazy to walk, we long afterwards. Here you can not on foot go, there are hardly any sidewalks. Shopping mall, winterschlußverkauf. Great the prices are brilliant,it is worthwhile not. We drove (of course taxi) to daira city center, there, there are Carrefour there you can drive to the physician comes. Today we have the wasserfontänen looked at, beautiful, very recommendable. It is now already 2 hours in the morning, i liege in bed and waiting, the day begins. Of sleep is not to think, i can do it tomorrow at the beach. Nor 3 days, then Germany us again and we our bed. read more
  • Room
    3.0
    Size of the bathroom
    4.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    4.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    1.0
    Size of the room
    3.0
  • Gastronomy
    2.5
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    2.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    3.0
  • Service
    4.5
    Competence (handling complaints)
    5.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    5.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    5.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    3.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    3.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    3.0
  • Hotel
    4.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    4.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    4.0
  • Location
    3.8
    Proximity to shopping areas
    5.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    4.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    2.0
    Other leisure activities available
    4.0
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Klaus & Ellen
We expected more
  • Hotel not recommended
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Proof of booking
  • Other stay
  • January 2012
the hotel is just 6 months open and not in a good condition. In the entrance hall are many tiles broken. In the rooms it was dirty and partly it was a bad basic performed, so that we were always still construction dirt available is. After complaining to the travel guide was promised to us to provide help, this was unfortunately not. The size of the rooms for Dubai but rather really small. The location of the hotel is very bad I the middle of building sites. The shuttle bus to the Dubai mall was in the morning once offered ..., then again in the afternoon and evening with all in all seven times, which wasn't much. The pool is in a bad location. A lot of wind and sun. read more
  • Room
    2.0

    the size was rather really small, especially for Dubai, the bathroom was small. There is no balcony or terrace, no coffee machine. the cleanliness and the condition was bad.

  • Gastronomy
    4.0

    The diversity of food breakfast fulfilled all requests on the whole. the only thing what bothered me was, that you don't get 10:15 A. M. (breakfast ended 10:30 A. M.) was asked to leave the restaurant please.

  • Service
    1.0

    our room was dirty, after complaining no help was provided, although it was promised.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0

    There was a pool (location rather bad), sun screens and showers were not available. There was a sauna, Fitness studio, and a steam room. free internet in the foyer (1 computer)

  • Hotel
    3.0

    the hotel is just 6 months open and not in a good condition. In the entrance hall are many tiles broken. In the rooms it was dirty and partly it was a bad basic performed, so that we were always still construction dirt available is. After complaining to the travel guide was promised to us to provide help, this was unfortunately not. The size of the rooms for Dubai but rather really small. The location of the hotel is very bad I the middle of building sites. The shuttle bus to the Dubai mall was in the morning once offered, then again in the afternoon and evening with all in all seven times, which wasn't much. The pool is in a bad location. A lot of wind and sun.

  • Location
    2.0

    the location is very bad in the middle of construction. At night, you could hear the traffic noise. The hotel is located in the immediate area the Dubai Mall, which very expensive also the existing restaurants are not cheap.

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Elke
great base for sightseeing
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • City break
  • January 2012
For a indulgence very good suitable. Hotel very modern, great view of the skiline and burj Al Khalif. Good service in the hotel with shuttle bus to the Dubai mall and subway. Very good breakfast and comfortable atmosphere as daily closing on the terrace of the restaurant infinity with a view of the skiline. Very friendly staff. definitely -the Dubai Fontains, the evening light show at the wafi mall and the ski hall. In the restaurant après in the mall of the Emirates with views in the ski hall a beer or mojito drink. Otherwise alcohol only in the hotel ... or on the airport the duty-free. Definitely tour of the town make. The Abendfahrt with big bus is worthwhile not. Taxis are in Dubai were very cheap! read more
  • Room
    5.5
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    5.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    5.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    6.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    6.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    4.0
  • Hotel
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    5.0
  • Location
    6.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
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Anton
Very recommendable hotel
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • City break
  • December 2011
Very clean hotel, friendly helpful staff. Breakfast buffet very versatile and good quality. The bar and the restaurant in the evening to meet all desires. The hotel is a little out of the way but there is a shuttle to the Dubai mall, to the metro and to the beach. On foot es10 minutes (about 700 meters) up to the Dubai mall, the largest shopping centre in the world. Two couples had a very pleasant stay hotel with great service. read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.8
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    6.0
  • Service
    6.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    6.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    6.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    6.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    6.0
  • Hotel
    5.8
    Family friendliness
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
    Disabled-friendly
    6.0
  • Location
    5.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    5.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
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Elena
That was good for Dubai to learn
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • November 2011
hotel itself is new so clean but bit cool atmosphere. outside of each side sites to see, but if you are lucky you will have the view of the Dubai skyline. We had only breakfast and it was completely OK. everything war fresh and enough since. There are lots of different People to be found there. many British people, German and Poland. From gescheftsmännern to normal Tourists. Little families with children. read more
  • Room
    6.0

    the room is large and bright. Very modern decor. There is kettle and coffee and tea. a mini bar. Everything clean and new.

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    Bar and restaurant there is, but we didn't use since we were traveling a lot. The bar should be very beautiful however we heard. Since we only breakfast had Can I point rate it was all right. Was fresh bread and rolls in the offer. Eggs roasted or cooked or omelet what your heart desires. sausage and cheese different sorts of and everything looked appetizing and fresh. coffee and tea, juices and water there was also. Rather after German quiet.

  • Service
    4.0

    the staff at front desk was friendly but rather by far we arrived early and should our room until 14 o'clock wait then after ausdrüklicher demand the room already at 10 o'clock get. Unfortunately afterwards we no English only so little, but it was not a large problem, the people felt nevertheless understand and regardless taken. problems were immediately removed. in the hotel a lot of service offered, but was not used by us. the room if you wanted was cleaned every day. And the very good. the rooms are well equipped. There are television however only Arabic and English channels.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    0
  • Hotel
    4.0

    hotel itself is new so clean but bit cool atmosphere. outside of each side sites to see, but if you are lucky you will have the view of the Dubai skyline. We had only breakfast and it was completely OK. everything war fresh and enough since. There are lots of different People to be found there. many British people, German and Poland. From gescheftsmännern to normal Tourists. Little families with children.

  • Location
    6.0

    beach was not far away, but no hotel own beach. Therefore I personally not good. Couches and sun screens are not as expensive. 2 chairs and umbrella costs 35 EDH . about 7 euros on the day. If you bathe and sun should better in September or October back. We were end of November and the water is already cold. Furthermore, there is often cloudy and windy for this reason we very frozen. nevertheless we have little sun. The largest shopping center the world Dubai mall is couple Minutes on foot. It is very nice. especially in the evening everything is very nicely lit and definitely the Fontene and the highest building the world the burj Khalifa you have to see in Dubai mall everything signposted and easy to find. We have no excursions with travel guide made. Everything you can even explore by taxi it was not expensive and dependent on anyone. I recommend to Deira Creek drive since one can good and cheap shopping. and Medina Souk. There is also burj Al Arab good to see it is very cheap and good food.

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