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Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu DhabivsAnantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Emirates Palace scores significantly higher than Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa. Emirates Palace has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 11 reviewers like Star Service, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $265/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Abu Dhabi's landmark hotel is unsubtle evidence of the city's wealth and grandiosity." Full review
Lonely Planet "Fit for a king (or for that matter an empress, an emir or a sultan), which is just as well because that is principally what this regal, super-luxurious hotel was built for."
Travel + Leisure "Perhaps the best way to express the grandeur of the newly built, Kempinski-operated Emirates Palace—reportedly the most expensive hotel ever built—is to break it down by numbers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "All the rooms feature wide plasma TVs and extras such as welcome cocktails, flowers and fruit in the room, butler service, complimentary minibar and Internet access."
Rough Guide "Abu Dhabi’s landmark hotel (see opposite) is the favoured residence of visiting heads of state and assorted celebrities, with every luxury you could think of."
Time Out "It’s not just giddy hyperbole either; it really feels palatial, with luxury that regularly accommodates royalty." Full review
Star Service "With glorious domes and manicured gardens, the exterior exhibits just a small taste of what's on the inside." Full review
Gayot "Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi Hotel Review: This immense property overlooks the Persian Gulf and is close to everything the city has to offer."
The Telegraph9.0
"This landmark Abu Dhabi hotel draws tourists as well as guests to its extensive grounds, private beach and opulent interiors on the far western end of the Corniche." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"One of the most inspired properties
in Abu Dhabi, if not the planet, Emirates Palace is the luxury standard for
which many resorts around the globe are judged." Full review
Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
Jetsetter
Oyster The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Independent
Sheikh Zayed Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "An urban sanctuary with a sublime spa, top Thai restaurant and an infinity pool overlooking Abu Dhabi's mangroves." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa is a luxury resort set in a sleek mixed-use retail and apartment building overlooking Abu Dhabi's Mangrove National Park." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara is an urban sanctuary, not too far from Abu Dhabi’s Central Business District." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Stepping into the lobby with its mashrabiya patterns and oud player, it's clear that Arab hospitality is taken seriously at this luxe lair." Full review
Independent "Anantara Eastern Mangroves, with its spa, infinity pool and sea kayaking, is almost Maldivian-lite"
