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Palace DowntownvsArmani Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Armani Hotel Dubai scores marginally better than Palace Downtown. Armani Hotel Dubai comes in at #23 in Dubai with positive reviews from 10 reviewers including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Palace Downtown
Concierge
Rough Guide
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9770, United Arab Emirates
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Editor's Note: This property was the Sofitel The Palace The Old Town until fall 2008.
The "Old Town" is actually brand-new—a hotel, condo, and shopping complex built in Arabian..."
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When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Rough Guide "One of the flagship properties of the vast Downtown Dubai development, this opulent, Arabian-themed “city-resort” offers a surreal contrast to the nearby Burj Khalifa."
Star Service "As an integral part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, this hotel serves as the home base for a mix of leisure and business guests who bask in the shadows of Burj Khalifa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From the razzle-dazzle entrance lined with towering palm trees to the pretty petal-filled pool in the lobby, The Palace hotel has no shortage of Arabian splendor." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Palace Downtown has more soul than many other Dubai hotels and the 242 spacious rooms and suites feature Middle-Eastern touches in the form of carved-wood panelling and rich fabrics." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It sounds like a gimmick, but the architectural contrast is pleasing, and many of this hotel’s 242 rooms have breathtaking views of Dubai’s latest monument to hyperbole." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A successful blend of Old World class and Arabic aesthetics, the Palace appeals to those with refined tastes." Full review
Armani Hotel Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Time Out Star Service
Gayot Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
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Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $392/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "In place of butlers, Armani-clad "lifestyle managers," summoned by phone or free Wi-Fi computer click, solve guest dilemmas such as where to hem a designer Abaya."
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Which room to book: Some of the fifth-floor Armani Ambassador suites have vast balconies; otherwise, request a room with a view of the world's largest dancing fountain.
Lonely Planet "It’s all understated elegance... the sophistication is further emphasised by Armani-branded everything." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 2010-opened hotel occupies the underground level through floor 8 and floors 38 and 39 of the Burj Khalifa, and representing designer Giorgio Armani's debut as a hotelier." Full review
Time Out "It looks rather slick and exudes a very masculine feel, with smooth stone and mahogany dominating Armani’s decor." Full review
Star Service "As its name suggests, this is a sleek and fashionable hotel that is unlike most in Dubai because of its position in the towering Burj Khalifa complex." Full review
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Those looking for a snack can grab a quick bite at the deli and choose to dine in or take it to go.
Gayot "Situated in the heart of downtown Dubai, this Armani Hotels & Resorts property is located within the tallest building in the world -- Burj Khalifa."
Condé Nast Traveler "A counterpoint to the usual gold-leaf Orientalist style of luxe Dubai hotels, the rooms inject minimalism with mystery." Full review
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Tip: ask for a room with a balcony overlooking the Dubai Fountain.
The Telegraph9.0
"The first hotel from fashion designer Giorgio Armani features spectacular views of Downtown Dubai from inside the world’s tallest tower." Full review
Fodor's "Located in the world's tallest building, the Armani oozes style and sophistication." Full review
Afar Magazine "Guestrooms occupy the first eight floors, plus levels 38 and 39 of the soaring 160-story tower; the hotel’s curving floor-to-ceiling windows show off panoramic views." Full review
