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Millennium Plaza Downtown HotelvsLe Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Crowne Plaza Dubai. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 10 publications like National Geographic, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
Sheikh Zayed Rd, Al Nahyan Road, Dubai 23215, United Arab Emirates
From $76/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "As with other hotels along Sheikh Zayed Road, the enormous Crowne Plaza caters to business travelers but is also friendly to holidaygoers." Full review
Fodor's "This is the oldest hotel along the Sheikh Zayed strip, and it shows."
Rough Guide "One of the cheaper five-stars on the strip, the Crowne Plaza is a haven of old-world chintz amid the modernist establishments lining Sheikh Zayed Road."
Time Out "The central location means you should only ever be about 15 minutes from any attraction or landmark, be it a Creek crossing to the souks and airport or a quick blast up the highway to the Marina." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Something of a Dubai institution, the hotel is usually packed with a variety of guests who run the gamut of age and cultural backgrounds." Full review
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa Frommer's Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
National Geographic
Al Sofouh Road, P O Box 24970, Dubai 24970, United Arab Emirates
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of Dubai's most extensive and family-friendly beach resort hotels." Full review
Rough Guide "Best features are the extensive grounds and beach, complete with three larger-than- average pools, perhaps the most attractive of any of the marina hotels."
Time Out "Apparently the hotel choice of many Premiership footballers, including John Terry and Peter Crouch, with WAGs in tow, the Royal Méridien is one of the older beach resorts you’ll find in town." Full review
Star Service "This much-improved version of the regular Meridien offers more elaborate surroundings and services, albeit at a higher price." Full review
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Room service operates at all hours, and smoke-free and handicapped accommodations can be requested.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"A high-end, family-friendly hotel... numerous dining options are top-class while an excellent kids' club keeps the little ones happy." Full review
Lonely Planet "An urge to splurge would be well directed towards this 500-room resort flanking a gorgeous beach and extensive gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An ideal choice for beach-inclined travelers looking for upscale-but-not-stuffy accommodations in the middle of the Arabian seaside district known as the Dubai Marina." Full review
i
Be sure to check out Maya Mexican Lounge and Zengo
Jetsetter "An expat and tourist resort playground on the glitzy beachfront Jumeriah strip with three swimming pools." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Massive swimming pools, extensive stretch of squeaky white sand and first-rate children’s facilities make it one of the city’s most popular family escapes." Full review
National Geographic "Family-oriented luxury beach resort: enormous, well-appointed resort; over 500 enormous, well-appointed rooms, from beachfront to butler served." Full review
