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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand CanalvsSouthern Sun Abu Dhabi
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is preferred by most professionals compared to Southern Sun Abu Dhabi. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal comes in at #11 in Abu Dhabi with accolades from 4 publications including The Telegraph, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Star Service
Gayot
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
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
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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 Telegraph7.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi The Telegraph
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
