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The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & SpavsEmirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Emirates Palace scores significantly better than The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. Emirates Palace is ranked #1 in Abu Dhabi with praise from 11 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Gayot
Jetsetter
Oyster
The Telegraph
Sas Al Nakhl, Khalifa City 'A', Abu Dhabi PO Box 126 797, United Arab Emirates
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Gayot "This hotel rests in the Liwa Desert approximately 90 minutes outside of Abu Dhabi, and contains 206 rooms, suites, and villas."
Jetsetter "A relaxing hotel near Abu Dhabi's city center, with impressive golf and wellness facilities." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Everything in Abu Dhabi seems to be a bit bigger, and the luxury Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort is no exception." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Hidden in the Abu Dhabi suburb of Sas Al Nakhl, this five-star golf resort has 172 rooms with uninterrupted views over the course and gardens, which are home to abundant birdlife." Full review
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
