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Novel Hotel City CentervsThe Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel scores 68 with praise from 2 sources including DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide.
Novel Hotel City Center
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
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
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
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
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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 Telegraph7.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
