The location of the hotel, the presence of its own spacious beach, several swimming pools, sports and children's playgrounds, all this influenced our choice. The staff is English-speaking (although they say that there is a Russian speaker there, but we never met him during our week at the hotel). The room stock is somewhat tired, it's time to renovate. But, everything in the room works. The food is decent (buffet). In general, for its price it is quite a very decent hotel in the CITY!!!. The first coastal, good territory. Everything suited us for our "combined" vacation))
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Anastasia Egorova
Level 8 Local Expert
July 23
A hotel with a history! He started the development of tourism in Abu Dhabi. The lobby has a beautiful onyx interior. Chandeliers made of Swarovski crystals. There are interesting historical photographs on the walls. The green area around.
I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT!!!
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They don't speak much Russian, although, in the main restaurant on the 3rd floor, they have already begun to master it.
Maximum friendliness and responsiveness in everything.
On the first day of check-in, it coincided with my doctor. The reception paid attention to this (I didn't say it myself) and brought a bottle of wine, as a compliment - it's nice.
The concierge service is always ready to help. On issues of leisure and stay, transfer. It's a pity they didn't have umbrellas. The tickets for the airport were printed (at Abu Dhabi airport, this format is sometimes required).
A city taxi (the most profitable) is always on duty at the hotel, we tell the staff at the entrance or the concierge that a taxi is needed - they wave the car over. You can pay with a visa, mastercard (not the Russian Federation) or cash in dirhams with 500 dirhams there has never been a change. I was with 100.
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- we booked a room on the non-smoking floor, there was no smell in the room, but someone obviously managed to smoke on the floor. Sometimes they caught a smell.
- spacious, bright
- panoramic windows (do not open), curtains+blackout curtains
- the microclimate from the kondey is set to 22 g. in the summer heat it is ideal
- the light can be turned on and off from the remote control on the bedside table
- we took a room with a "garden view" The garden is a palm grove across the street + a beautiful view of the city. I think this is a good decision, because it's quiet, you can't hear the road (the hotel is on a hill, 500 meters away from the road). If you take rooms with sea views, they overlook the pool + pigeons are always sitting on the window sills (you can see from the pool). Perhaps they are purring and yelling in the morning). The views from either side are beautiful.
- the bed linen and the pillows themselves with a blanket are very high quality, it is a pleasure to sleep on them
- the furniture is good (I did not find
any "fatigue" in our room - there is a shower, a bathroom, a bathroom, a bidet
- excellent cosmetics bayredo bal d'afrique 400ml each jar: shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hand wash gel
- there is a rope above the bathroom where you can dry things. It is hidden in a round metal box.
- there is a note in the bathroom about the preservation of the environment due to savings in consumption. If you need something (comb, cotton swabs, paste, toothbrushes, etc.), they will be brought on request. This also applies to bathrobes, extra towels and slippers. They bring it to the tech. 10 min everything you need if something is missing.
- regarding the change of towels and bed linen, there is also a note stating that they are changed every other day, but if necessary every day, towels should not be left on the hanger but put a sign on the bed where it is written about it.
- many large mirrors
- the hair dryer is not new, but in general it blows normally. It is not suitable for compound styling
- iron and ironing board
- kettle (instant coffee, sugar, sweetener, milk, various teas). Everything is updated as it is spent.
- if you run out of water, call the reception - they will bring it
- refrigerator
nutrition
The main restaurant has excellent staff, everyone is very nice, they meet, escort you to a table, take an order for drinks and bring it right away.
I definitely recommend taking half board (two meals a day) breakfast + lunch or dinner (optional). Do not save money, you will not regret it!! Buffet meals (you choose what to put on a plate). And I want to put a lot, because I want to try everything)) The kitchen is great, the products are of very high quality. For example, cheeses: brie, door blue, emental, cheddar, parmesan. Red fish is on the breakfast menu every day. There is always a choice of meat, chicken and fish dishes for dinner. Plus something from the baked main course, turkey, duck, veal, etc. Fruits and vegetables are in abundance. Tea, coffee (brewed), fresh drinks are included in the half-board package. Alcohol is unlikely.
At dinner, a huge selection of different pies and cakes is a work of culinary art.
Convenient time 6:30-10:30 breakfast, 18:30-22:30 dinner, lunch until 16:00 since when I do not remember
There is a menu for vegans.
They did not enter the restaurants on the territory. There was no need. And the prices there are cosmic. I read reviews about the Fish Market restaurant near the beach - they suck. There is a separate fish market in the city center.
On the territory of the hotel, from the marina on the left, there is a Cheers alcohol market in 5 minutes (you can score on the Google map). It is open until 21:00. The prices are very affordable. So you don't have to pack a suitcase in dutik) There is everything. But there are no soft drinks! If you make cocktails or drink them, take care in advance. There is a supermarket in one of the Etihad towers. Google Monoprix.
SWIMMING POOL IN THE HOTEL BUILDING
On the third floor (next to the restaurant) there is a large swimming pool with different depths. There is a place to swim and hide from the sun. Umbrellas and shezlogs in sufficient quantity. The temperature of the pool is regulated. There is a bar - the prices are high. Towels and water are provided in unlimited quantities. You can ask for water in an ice container. They also offer small towels in an ice container))
There is also a gym.
Working hours 7:00-20:00
BEACH AND POOL NEXT TO THE BEACH
It takes 5 minutes to walk to the bay around the marina. Entrance is through the beach club. Towels in unlimited quantities. Water is not provided in beach bars. But at the entrance, where there are towels, there is a vending machine where you can fill a bottle.
The beach is sandy, very clean, there are a lot of sun loungers. The entrance to the sea is gentle and there is a good depth where you can swim. A few showers. Between the pool and the beach. Toilet + locker room + hair dryer in the room at the entrance to the beach club. Everything is perfectly clean. There is also a mini-gym.
A separate children's pool with a canopy and a slide (like an aqua park) mini version.
There is a mini waterfall in the large pool)
In July, the pool and the sea itself are boiled. You can swim normally at 8 a.m. and after 4 p.m. The beach club is open until sunset (in summer it is about 19). But it's the same everywhere at this time of year.
LOCATION
The location of the hotel is cool. within a radius of about 1.5 km, Etihat towers, Qasr al watan (entrance approx. 60 dirhams), Marina Mall, President pelas, to the Corniche about 3 km. It is not so expensive to take a taxi within 12 dirhams of these locations. Or rent a car - prices are reasonable in the UAE (BUT you need a special application to international rights, if there is none, there is a chance to run into a serious fine)
In July, it is hot and humid day and night, at other times you can take a walk.
You can take a taxi to the Grand Mosque for about 160 dirhams in both directions (admission is free, you need to register on the site), but it's easier to take the simplest city tour for 30usd, they will also give an abaya for girls so as not to bother about the dress code.
The Louvre is 41 dirhams away by taxi in both directions. Admission is approx. 60 dirhams
PROSPERITY TO YOU!
THANK YOU FOR THE EXCELLENT SERVICE!
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Светлана В.
Level 4 Local Expert
September 15
A wonderful hotel, incredible food, just fantastic desserts, you can sell your soul for them, MANY thanks to the chef!
The very friendly staff, special thanks to Saad and his colleagues, always helped to call a taxi, orient the cost, book and print tickets to the main attractions, this is especially important when your card does not work.the service is at the highest level!
Cleaning every day,3 swimming pools (one for children and one for cooling)its own beach, everything is very clean, sun beds, towels, bars by the water.
You can get to the main attractions by taxi on a fairly budget, the most expensive trip is about 60 derham.Insanely beautiful Emirate, I fell in love!Thanks for the rest)
By the way, Wi-Fi is excellent throughout, including on the beach.