Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas IslandvsThe Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Both Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island and The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal ranks marginally higher than Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal comes in at 83 with accolades from 4 reviewers including Gayot, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Yas Plaza, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Located on the newly developed Yas Island, which lies about 30 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi, this is a good place to stay for those looking to play golf." Full review
Time Out
"Overlooking the beach and the golf course, this is a great place to spend a weekend. Needs advance booking when the F1 is on." Full review
Star Service
"This is a business hotel with an identity crisis." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 397-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island is an upscale, albeit generic, property near Marina Circuit and Ferrari World." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
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
i
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 Telegraph
7.0
"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 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, is just the ticket for city breaks with lashings of sumptuous resort styling" Full review