W Abu Dhabi - Yas IslandvsOryx Hotel
Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi and Oryx Hotel are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is the choice of most professionals compared to Oryx Hotel. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi scores 81 with accolades from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Wallpaper.
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Yas Island Leisure Drive, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $123/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"This 499-room hotel has brave-new-world bravado and future-is-now daring to spare." Full review
Time Out
"This elegant five-star hotel is among the best known in the capital, with distinct architecture and chic interior design." Full review
Gayot
"Just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabiâ's lively city center, the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi boasts a truly unique location that straddles both land and water."
Lonely Planet
"The most visually dramatic addition to Abu Dhabi's hotelscape sits in pole position on Yas Island, not far from the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 499-room luxury Yas Viceroy is the world's only hotel built over a Formula One racetrack." Full review
Wallpaper
"The already highly distinctive Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi recently emerged from a Viceroy makeover that has upgraded the staff and transformed the lobby into a sleek meeting place." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Large beige-and-gray-toned rooms have an iPhone meets Austin Powers geek–chicness and are equipped with mood lighting and high-tech desks." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The 499-room Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is renowned for its over-water, over-land location straddling a Formula 1 race track." 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
Independent
"The ultimate race-lovers’ option can be found at ultra luxe W Abu Dhabi – where Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and others will fly past under its bridge"
The F1 guide to visiting Abu Dhabi
December 16, 2022
Oryx Hotel
Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi 54845, United Arab Emirates
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Not completely finished when we visited...this smart new hotel can get a tad noisy. The comfortable rooms are extremely spacious, however. ... There's a small rooftop pool area on the roof." Full review