Fairmont The PalmvsJW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Fairmont The Palm, Dubai is the choice of most reviewers compared to JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Fairmont The Palm, Dubai is ranked #21 in Dubai with positive reviews from 8 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Fairmont The Palm
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 72413, United Arab Emirates
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Having opened in style, with a launch party that saw Hollywood’s A-listers walk down the red carpet, this popular theme resort houses 1,373 lavish guest rooms and 166 suites."
Lonely Planet
"Think twice before spending your money here."
Time Out
"There’s a colourful 3,000-piece glass sculpture in the lobby and the hotel has a unique, nautical-themed decor." Full review
Star Service
"Still, the Fairmont benefits from a solid mix of European and regional guests that flock to its recreational facilities and numerous dining outlets." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Offers a genuine taste of high-class Dubai -- with the premium price tag to match." Full review
Jetsetter
"Contemporary sleep on Dubai’s man-made island, the Palm, with four swimming pools, a private beach and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This beachfront hotel has a relaxed vibe but is still within easy reach of the city, with palm-shaded pools and views of Dubai Marina's skyscrapers in the distance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Set on the trunk of Dubai's famous palm, the Fairmont is popular with beach-vacationing families." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Though the airport and city highlights are all a quick drive away, the Fairmont feels like a true getaway thanks to its setting on Palm Jumeirah island." Full review
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai 121000, United Arab Emirates
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is one of Dubai's largest city center hotels. Spacious guest rooms have elegant furnishings, including plush sitting areas and beds with down comforters and custom duvets." Full review
Time Out
"Offering everything from South-East Asian and Indian to German and British specialities." Full review
Star Service
"In a hard-to-beat location, this hotel is frequented by business travelers with appointments in the Deira district." Full review
Star Service
"Service is certainly designed around the individual traveler despite the hotel's mammoth size. " Full review
Gayot
"An extravagant skyscraper hotel in Dubai's Business Bay."
The Telegraph
8.0
"1,608 perhaps surprisingly understated rooms split between two identical towers that rise to 1,164ft, with a jagged design inspired by the trunk of a date palm, offering sensational views." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent views. Deluxe Rooms have white and cream linens and leather headboards. Televisions are hidden into sleek wood cabinets." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Features are ample, including 18 restaurants/bars/nightclubs, a 15-room spa, 32 meeting rooms, and massive ballroom. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Standing 355m tall, the mammoth Marriott is the world's tallest hotel with 1600 rooms split across two jagged towers inspired by the trunk of a date palm." Full review