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Palace DowntownvsGrosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai
Grosvenor House Dubai and Palace Downtown are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grosvenor House Dubai scores significantly higher than Palace Downtown. Grosvenor House Dubai comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 12 reviewers such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Fodor'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
Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai
Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Time Out Star Service
Oyster The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Al Sufouh Road, Dubai Marina, Dubai 118500, United Arab Emirates
From $177/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Impeccable staff... The sleek hotel interior blends Arabian touches with an ultra-contemporary design, and is among Dubai's most stylish." Full review
Concierge "Very much a chic city hotel rather than a resort, the room decor is minimalist in chocolate browns, dark woods, and gleaming marble with huge plasma-screen TVs."
Fodor's "This hotel is a hit with the twenty- and thirtysomething fashionistas and young wealthy Arabs."
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Dubai Marina, the Grosvenor House Dubai is located in the city's Jumeirah district." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The well-appointed rooms at this swanky hotel are spacious with stunning marina or sea views."
Rough Guide "The entire hotel is a model of contemporary cool, from the suave public areas right through to the elegantly furnished rooms."
Time Out "The hotel has a range of rooms and suites, while the staff and management really are a credit to the hotel." Full review
Star Service "Opened with the aspiration of becoming the "lifestyle hub of Dubai." The stylish accommodations and the affiliation with successful European restaurant and bar concepts certainly help." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"One of Dubai’s most iconic hotels... the hotel’s famous restaurant and nightclub offering some of the best food and nightlife in Dubai." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Grosvenor House, close to Jumeirah beach (but not right on the sand) is a luxurious Dubai hotel with a colossal lobby, plush rooms and plenty of fine dining restaurants." Full review
