,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(54.6054,24.467236)/54.48645494878292,24.483241447706003,11.489231344545214/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
Sofitel Abu Dhabi CornichevsW Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is preferred by most writers compared to Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi comes in at 89 with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.
Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Oyster
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Corniche Road East, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster Luxury
"This luxury chain hotel has 282 large guest rooms, 48 of which are extravagant suites." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe Art Deco–inspired skyscraper overlooking Abu Dhabi's Corniche with a sublime spa and elegant piano bar." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This well situated 280-room hotel exudes French elegance and offers sweeping views of the Gulf and city skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet "Slap on the Corniche and packed full of facilities, you can't really go wrong staying in the Sofitel's large, light-filled rooms." Full review
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Gayot Lonely Planet Oyster
Wallpaper
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Independent
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
