Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by RotanavsLe Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. Overall, Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana ranks marginally higher than Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi. Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana
Corniche Road West, Sector W-32, Abu Dhabi 43500, United Arab Emirates
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The upscale Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan is a 443-room mega-hotel with its own private strip of beach overlooking the Arabian Gulf." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 443-room alcohol-free hotel in the north-west corner of Abu Dhabi Island is a favourite with families who return year after year for its relaxed, resort-style atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Giant pool, landscaped gardens, facilities aimed at children (such as 'mini-me' climbing frames, swings and a crèche) and a relaxed atmosphere." Full review
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