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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
The Telegraph
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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
8.0
"Slick and smartly buzzing; moneyed." Full review
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
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
"The country's first Rosewood is loaded with style and sophistication." Full review
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
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi 45505, United Arab Emirates
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"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."
"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."
"Suites in the Royal Tower are excellent, while the rest of the hotel’s rooms are more than adequate." Full review
Kid-Friendly
"Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi is a 31-story, 276-room luxury hotel set in the bustling downtown Corniche District." Full review
"An urge to splurge would be well directed towards this luxe abode that’s a favourite with international glitterati and politicos." Full review