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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa vs Manzil Downtown By Vida

Both Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa and Manzil Downtown are praised by experts. On balance, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Manzil Downtown. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa ranks #10 in Dubai with endorsements from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and The Telegraph.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
8 / 10
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
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Frommer's Frommer's
"One of Dubai's most extensive and family-friendly beach resort hotels." Full review
Rough Guide 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 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 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 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 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 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 Jetsetter
"An expat and tourist resort playground on the glitzy beachfront Jumeriah strip with three swimming pools." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"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 National Geographic
"Family-oriented luxury beach resort: enormous, well-appointed resort; over 500 enormous, well-appointed rooms, from beachfront to butler served." Full review
Manzil Downtown By Vida
Manzil Downtown By Vida
7 / 10
The Old Town, Downtown Dubai, Mohamed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai 114822, United Arab Emirates
From $138 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Time Out Time Out
"The decor of the rooms is contemporary Arabic and all rooms boast a unique – if unusual – open style bathroom with a rainfall shower and gigantic oval-shaped bath." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel—the sister property of the Vida Hotel—radiates a modern, Arabic-inspired ambiance." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"A great family option." Full review
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Choose between a room with a view of the Burj Khalifa or the swimming pool.
National Geographic National Geographic
"Chic, 197-room four-star in the shadow of the world’s tallest building; contemporary Arabian style melds modern and traditional." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 197-room Manzil Downtown Dubai is an upscale boutique property in the heart of downtown Dubai." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Manzil is a chic boutique property in a sea of luxury hotels from global mega-brands." Full review