Rosewood Abu DhabivsLe Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rosewood Abu Dhabi scores significantly higher than Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi. Rosewood Abu Dhabi has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 3 publications like Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Sowwah Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi 00000, United Arab Emirates
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"Slick and smartly buzzing; moneyed." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The outstanding, five-pearl Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel sits on Al Maryah Island, separated from Abu Dhabi's main downtown area by a bridge spanning a narrow strip of water." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The first UAE outpost from the Rosewood brand, Rosewood Abu Dhabi offers a sumptuous stay with stellar service in the heart of the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The country's first Rosewood is loaded with style and sophistication." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"From Glo, its rooftop pool-bar, at the tip to snug wine-haunt La Cava secreted in its toe, the Rosewood is one sophisticated customer." 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