The St. Regis Abu DhabivsBeach Rotana
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and Beach Rotana are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, Beach Rotana scores marginally higher than The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. Beach Rotana comes in at 86 with praise from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Nation Towers, Abu Dhabi 60476, United Arab Emirates
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"A stunning sky bridge hotel with 360-degree views."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 283-room St. Regis Abu Dhabi is a stylish, five-pearl hotel that checks all the boxes in the western end of the Corniche area. " Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Opulent, centrally located hotel inside the Nation Towers at the south end of the Corniche." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is the urban destination for the traveler
looking for a refined atmosphere and city-central convenience without being too far from the sun and sand." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The St Regis Abu Dhabi has one of the city’s best beach clubs, with a good stretch of pristine white sand to call its own." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Entrances don't get much grander than the St Regis' regal twin grand staircases...the elegance continues into rooms replete with plush carpets, gold and red furnishing accents and marble bathrooms." 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