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Park RotanavsShangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi ranks significantly better than Park Rotana Abu Dhabi. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi scores 86 with positive reviews from 7 sources such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.
Park Rotana
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Al Salam Street, near Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi 43377, United Arab Emirates
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
The Telegraph7.0
"The Park Rotana has quickly established itself as one of Abu Dhabi’s best hotels, with large, modern rooms, good food and service and a dignified but buzzing atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of the more affordable five-star hotels, the Park Rotana is conveniently located for visiting the Grand Mosque and the exhibition centre." Full review
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Forbes Travel Guide
Independent
Qaryat Al Beri Complex, United Arab Emirates
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter "Away from Abu Dhabi’s bustling center, in the quiet development of Qaryat Al Beri, this opulent hotel has a private beach, numerous award-winning restaurants and a spa guaranteed to fix..." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Shangri-La is a superb hotel with rooms overlooking either the long private beach, or one of the swimming pools. It also has a spa, restaurants and a shopping centre."
Rough Guide "One of the city’s most alluring hotels, with gorgeous Arabian-nights decor, huge gardens, four pools, the lovely Chi spa and wonderful views of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque."
Time Out "This place oozes money, sophistication and above all discreet yet polite service." Full review
Star Service "This palace is situated outside downtown in a quiet residential neighborhood overlooking the river and the second largest mosque in the world." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 213-room luxury Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri is designed to feel like a modern day Shangri-La, located on a half mile of private beach in Abu Dhabi's Between the Bridges area." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Located on the banks of Abu Dhabi’s Maqta Creek, the hotel provides a front row seat to the city’s best views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "for us.
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri is reminiscent of an Arabic royal residence. The entrance sits at the top of an ascending driveway—an enchanting introduction to a landmark..." Full review
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Be sure to take a traditional abra (wooden boat) from the hotel to the nearby souk (market)—it's a novel way to get from A to B along the purpose-built waterway.
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Find your bliss among the spacious grounds, dissected by a canal for traditional Arabian abra boats and flush with lots of lush foliage hosting sweetly singing birds. " Full review
Independent "For romance, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, overlooking the Khor Al Maqta canal, is known for its dazzling Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque views, villas and restaurants"
