Le Royal Meridien Abu DhabivsBeach Rotana
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Beach Rotana ranks significantly better than Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi. Beach Rotana scores 86 with accolades from 7 reviews including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi 45505, United Arab Emirates
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness
"While all the rooms are beautifully appointed and have sublime views of the Corniche and Arabian Sea, the Royal Club rooms are worth the extra dirhams for the Hermès products alone."
Rough Guide
"Chic modern hotel catering to a mix of business and tourist visitors, with stylish, rather minimalist, modern rooms and a better-than average selection of in-house eating and drinking venues."
Time Out
"Suites in the Royal Tower are excellent, while the rest of the hotel’s rooms are more than adequate." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi is a 31-story, 276-room luxury hotel set in the bustling downtown Corniche District." Full review
Lonely Planet
"An urge to splurge would be well directed towards this luxe abode that’s a favourite with international glitterati and politicos." Full review
Beach Rotana
2nd Street, Connected to Abu Dhabi Mall, Abu Dhabi 45200, United Arab Emirates
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Although far less opulent than Emirates Palace, Beach Rotana is one of my favorite hotels in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Offering a quality experience in a convenient location with stylish design and first-class dining options, it's not surprising this sumptuous hotel is so popular." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"While the well-appointed rooms are comfortable and come with good facilities, the attraction at this splendid hotel is the white sand beach and the popular PADI dive school."
Rough Guide
"This smart modern beachfront resort-style hotel is probably the nicest place to stay in the city after the Emirates Palace, and a whole lot cheaper."
Time Out
"Probably the most family orientated of the top hotels in the city, the Beach Rotana is connected to Abu Dhabi Mall, meaning shopaholics don’t have far to walk." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Beach Rotana - Abu Dhabi is an upscale, 565-room hotel attached to the Abu Dhabi Mall." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Abu Dhabi’s original grand dames, loved by expats, business travellers and returning holidaymakers alike." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This hotel, next to a popular mall, is a central choice that offers comfort, quality, and serenity in equal measure." Full review