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The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu DhabivsThe Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort comes in at 89 with accolades from 6 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi
Star Service
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $218/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This resort is as elegant as the neighboring Park Hyatt, but caters to a larger crowd that is interested in a breadth of facilities and amenities designed for larger groups." Full review
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Butlers are on call to cater to any requests guests may have including replenishing bottled water and making coffee or tea deliveries at a guest's whim.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"This 377-room luxury property is considered by many to be the most exclusive hotel in Abu Dhabi." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Cream-colored beachfront retreat, which overlooks Saadiyat Beach, a pristine six-mile stretch of coastline great for splashing and dolphin-spotting." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Superbly-positioned, with glorious views of sea and the six-mile Saadiyat beach, this vast Abu Dhabi hotel is a short, ten-minute drive to the city centre." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Alfresco dining, floor-to-ceiling guest room windows and a wide array of watersport offerings ensure that the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf are never out of reach." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Everything about the property feels thought-through, from the expanses of terraced manicured grass, to the palm trees lining the walkways." Full review
Lonely Planet "This white palace, with art-deco touches in the lobby's sweep of the ceiling and structured hanging lamps, is a behemoth, all-bells-and-whistles resort." Full review
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
