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Palace DowntownvsDusit Thani Dubai
Dusit Thani Dubai and Palace Downtown are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Dusit Thani Dubai scores marginally better than Palace Downtown. Dusit Thani Dubai ranks #22 in Dubai with approval from 7 publications like Oyster, Time Out and Frommer's.
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
Dusit Thani Dubai
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out Star Service
Oyster
133 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This outstanding Thai hotel (formerly the Dusit Dubai) remains one of Dubai's best, offering sumptuous accommodations and refined service." Full review
Fodor's "This Thai hotel group brings more than a touch of its homeland to this 5-star property."
DK Eyewitness "What sets the Dusit apart is its gentle welcoming Thai hospitality, from the “Sawadee-ka” greeting to the Thai canapés."
Time Out "From the Asian-chic rooms to the smart sarong-wearing staff, the Dusit Thani is a slick and professional environment." Full review
Star Service "This delightful hotel sits at the end of a long row of skyscrapers in the neighborhood with the famous towering Burj Khalifa just over a block away." Full review
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This is also the scene of the popular Friday brunch where numerous live cooking stations take over the champagne lounge area, and guests can pick and choose their delicacies and sit in any of the restaurants.
Oyster Upscale
"Many of the 321 rooms feature Burj Khalifa views and all have contemporary Thai-inspired decor and include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. " Full review
