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InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, an IHG HotelvsLe Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa scores 86 with recommendations from 10 reviews including National Geographic, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
InterContinental Dubai - Festival City, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Oyster
The Telegraph
Umm Ramool Rd, Dubai Festival City, Dubai 45777, United Arab Emirates
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Fashioned along the lines of a sailing yacht, the hotel cuts a striking silhouette rising from the south bank of Dubai Creek."
DK Eyewitness "The InterContinental at Dubai Festival City is a chic property, with superb attention to detail and well-drilled staff on hand throughout the hotel’s vast amenities."
Time Out "Inspired by the dhow boats that drift past it daily on the Creek, the Intercontinental Festival City is a modern dream of a hotel." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"A high-end, luxury chain hotel that's impressive in scale, sophistication, and facilities." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A sleek, modern, spacious hotel in the heart of Dubai’s buzzing shopping and entertainment hub, Festival City." Full review
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Frommer's
Rough Guide Time Out
Star Service Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter The Telegraph
National Geographic
Al Sofouh Road, P O Box 24970, Dubai 24970, United Arab Emirates
From $204/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of Dubai's most extensive and family-friendly beach resort hotels." Full review
Rough Guide "Best features are the extensive grounds and beach, complete with three larger-than- average pools, perhaps the most attractive of any of the marina hotels."
Time Out "Apparently the hotel choice of many Premiership footballers, including John Terry and Peter Crouch, with WAGs in tow, the Royal Méridien is one of the older beach resorts you’ll find in town." Full review
Star Service "This much-improved version of the regular Meridien offers more elaborate surroundings and services, albeit at a higher price." Full review
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Room service operates at all hours, and smoke-free and handicapped accommodations can be requested.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"A high-end, family-friendly hotel... numerous dining options are top-class while an excellent kids' club keeps the little ones happy." Full review
Lonely Planet "An urge to splurge would be well directed towards this 500-room resort flanking a gorgeous beach and extensive gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An ideal choice for beach-inclined travelers looking for upscale-but-not-stuffy accommodations in the middle of the Arabian seaside district known as the Dubai Marina." Full review
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Be sure to check out Maya Mexican Lounge and Zengo
Jetsetter "An expat and tourist resort playground on the glitzy beachfront Jumeriah strip with three swimming pools." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Massive swimming pools, extensive stretch of squeaky white sand and first-rate children’s facilities make it one of the city’s most popular family escapes." Full review
National Geographic "Family-oriented luxury beach resort: enormous, well-appointed resort; over 500 enormous, well-appointed rooms, from beachfront to butler served." Full review
