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Palace DowntownvsLe Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina scores marginally better than Palace Downtown. Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina has a TripExpert Score of 83 with endorsements from 8 reviews such as Frommer's, Time Out 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
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Time Out Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Al Sufouh Road, Po Box 213 084, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This family-friendly beach resort boasts outstanding recreational facilities and is a personal favorite." Full review
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Try to get a guest room with a sea view.
DK Eyewitness "Indulge in a wide range of beach activities and water sports from windsurfing and wakeboarding to sailing and deep-sea fishing."
Rough Guide "The real selling points are the superb grounds and big swathe of beach, one of the largest of any of the marina hotels – good for families on vacation."
Time Out "The hotel has a prime location on a decent stretch of beach and the kids’ club here is excellent with a full range of activities." Full review
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Weekends at Barasti can be especially raucous, so if you’re travelling with your family, request a room as far away from the noise as possible or you’ll be awake listening to revellers right up until the early hours of the morning.
Star Service "This oceanfront palace is a modern blend of hip, contemporary style with resortlike energy and traditional hospitality." Full review
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Management is difficult to reach, leaving those with individual requests behind at times.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"This 220-room Meridienhotel is an upmarket, family-friendly resort set on Dubai's largestprivate white-sand beach." Full review
Fodor's "This old dame might seem a little tired, but there's still plenty of reasons to stay here." Full review
Lonely Planet "Twinned with the Westin, this beachfront hotel is nirvana for active types." Full review
