Novel Hotel City CentervsLe Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi is the choice of most writers compared to Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel. Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi comes in at #10 in Abu Dhabi with accolades from 5 sources like Time Out, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Novel Hotel City Center
Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $38/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Centrally located, this hotel looks worn around the edges and smells of smoke, but is popular with package tourists and airline crew."
Rough Guide
"Rooms are well-equipped and comfortable, and rates are often as cheap as anywhere in town unless there’s a big exhibition or conference on."
Lonely Planet
"Always popular, this big tower has a cracking central position in Downtown and friendly staff, making it a solid option" 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