Le Meridien Abu DhabivsThe Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi and The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi is preferred by most writers compared to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi ranks #10 in Abu Dhabi with positive reviews from 7 sources including Time Out, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
2nd st, Al meena, Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi 46066, United Arab Emirates
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This older French hotel in the Tourist Club Area offers visitors a touch of European charm." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Not entirely warranting its top dollar billing, Le Meridien is nonetheless a relaxed and comfortable (if somewhat odd) hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are very plush, with velvet upholstery and dark wood. The interactive TVs and high-speed Internet make this hotel ideal for business travellers."
Rough Guide
"Pleasantly old-fashioned hotel with a vaguely old-world European air and attractive rooms decorated in warm reds and oranges."
Time Out
"This pleasant hotel is next to the beach and centred around the tranquil Meridien Village, a stretch of greenery with a variety of excellent al fresco food and drink outlets." Full review
Jetsetter
"All-inclusive bliss in the heart of bustling Abu Dhabi, with private beach access and nine restaurants." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 234-room Le Meridien Abu Dhabi is an upscale, beachfront hotel right by Abu Dhabi Mall, on the eastern end of downtown." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Al Maqta Area, PO Box 91888, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Situated far from the city center in a quieter, more upscale area designed for peace and quiet, this breathtaking new resort incorporates guest rooms and residential accommodations." Full review
i
For a Ritz-Carlton, this hotel hits the high marks, but many of the staff seem a bit green at reception or when called upon for special requests.
Gayot
"An opulent beachfront resort uniting signature Ritz-Carlton service with a beautiful Middle Eastern setting."
The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the most opulent hotels in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This mammoth hotel, with one of the biggest pools we've seen in the UAE, a slice of private beach and rooms which come with big balconies and marble-clad bathrooms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Our Ritz-Carlton Suite, which clocked in at 1,356 square feet, had a stylish four-poster bed, spacious powder room, full marble bathroom with a soaking tub, his-and-hers vanities." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This mammoth hotel, with one of the biggest pools we've seen in the UAE, a slice of private beach and rooms which come with big balconies and marble-clad bathrooms, is just the ticket for city breaks with lashings of sumptuous resort styling" Full review