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Palace DowntownvsDubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Palace Downtown Dubai scores significantly better than Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa. The Palace Downtown Dubai comes in at 77 with recommendations from 6 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Rough Guide 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
Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa
Fodor's Rough Guide
Oyster Lonely Planet
Jumierah Beach Road, PO Box 5182, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $147/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This holiday village of two-story whitewashed Andalucian-style buildings is an interesting contrast to the high-rise blocks and mega-resorts dominating the emirate."
Rough Guide "This attractive resort is best known for its superb array of bars and restaurants – a major draw for most visitors."
Oyster Upscale
"This upscale resort is made up of 33 low-rise villas... it has a private beach, which is surrounded by the hotel's myriad of restaurants, bars, and night clubs." Full review
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Guests can choose from three pools surrounded by lush greenery, including a kids' pool.
Lonely Planet "You'll sleep well at this compact beachside resort, with villas set among pools and tropical gardens; it's within earshot of the waves." Full review
