Le Royal Meridien Abu DhabivsSouthern Sun Abu Dhabi
Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi and Southern Sun Abu Dhabi are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi scores marginally better than Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi scores 78 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Oyster.
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
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Al Mina Street | Tourist Club Area, Abu Dhabi 51997, United Arab Emirates
From $44/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph
8.0
"A stylish 353-room hotel that’s just a 10-minute walk from the Abu Dhabi Corniche." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is one of the highest-rated in the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set the scene for us.Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is a bit round-about to get to, but it's still close enough to the city's Corniche promenade to remain appealing. The 27-story hotel sits..." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This shiny high-rise packs in the flair of a hotel twice the price from the moment you walk into the triple-height lobby hung with swooping contemporary lamps." Full review