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Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu DhabivsEmirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Emirates Palace ranks significantly higher than Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace comes in at #1 in Abu Dhabi with praise from 11 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Forbes Travel Guide.
Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Fodor's
Oyster
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Qaryat Al Beri Complex, United Arab Emirates
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "It's not too expansive in terms of size or range of facilities, but the accommodation is high quality with luxurious up-to-date design and beige marble dominating the public areas." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The 301-room upscale Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, is a value option located amid a cluster of five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi's Between the Bridges area, on the shores of beautiful Maqtaa Creek." Full review
Jetsetter "Low-key and unpretentious, the Traders Hotel Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi does all the basics with style and polish." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The word ‘oasis’ may suffer from overuse—but in this sense, it’s a perfect fit." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Anyone who enjoys spending time by the water will enjoy a stay at Traders Hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cutting-edge cool lobby welcomes you with upbeat pop-art flair and bright colours, but rooms are more subdued, while modern and spacious." 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
