Rosewood Abu DhabivsSouthern Sun Abu Dhabi
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Rosewood Abu Dhabi is preferred by most writers compared to Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. Rosewood Abu Dhabi comes in at 83 with approval from 3 sources like The Telegraph, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Sowwah Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi 00000, United Arab Emirates
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"Slick and smartly buzzing; moneyed." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The outstanding, five-pearl Rosewood Abu Dhabi hotel sits on Al Maryah Island, separated from Abu Dhabi's main downtown area by a bridge spanning a narrow strip of water." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The first UAE outpost from the Rosewood brand, Rosewood Abu Dhabi offers a sumptuous stay with stellar service in the heart of the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The country's first Rosewood is loaded with style and sophistication." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"From Glo, its rooftop pool-bar, at the tip to snug wine-haunt La Cava secreted in its toe, the Rosewood is one sophisticated customer." 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