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Palace DowntownvsFour Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai
Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai and The Palace Downtown Dubai are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, The Palace Downtown Dubai scores significantly higher than Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai. The Palace Downtown Dubai is ranked #25 in Dubai with accolades from 6 reviews like The Telegraph, concierge.com and Lonely Planet.
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
Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Oyster Lonely Planet
Khalid Bin Waleed Street, "Bank Street," Bur Dubai, Dubai 33196, United Arab Emirates
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides "Right in the heart of the old city, this comfortable and competitively priced four-star makes an excellent base for exploring Bur Dubai and Deira and boasts good facilities."
DK Eyewitness "Conveniently located for Bur Dubai souqs, Dubai Museum, the Bastakiya and Bur Juman shopping, this standard hotel is popular with business travellers and tourists on stopovers."
Time Out "The Four Points is a small and unremarkable hotel in the centre of town that is geared towards the budget business traveller." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"A good choice for those seeking Western-style comfort and familiarity, as well as an optimal location within walking distance of Bur Dubai's shopping and museums." Full review
Lonely Planet "A long stone's throw from a metro station... you’ll find an adequate gym, a small pool, a hot tub and two superb restaurants." Full review
