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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa vs Orient Guest House
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Orient Guest House. Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 10 publications like Time Out, Star Service and National Geographic.
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."
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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."
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Star Service
"This much-improved version of the regular Meridien offers more elaborate surroundings and services, albeit at a higher price."
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i
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."
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Lonely Planet
"An urge to splurge would be well directed towards this 500-room resort flanking a gorgeous beach and extensive gardens."
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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."
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i
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."
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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."
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National Geographic
"Family-oriented luxury beach resort: enormous, well-appointed resort; over 500 enormous, well-appointed rooms, from beachfront to butler served."
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Orient Guest House
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Al Fahidi Street, Bastakiya Heritage Area, Dubai 46500, United Arab Emirates
From $99 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Located at the entrance to the Bastakiya Heritage area, this boutique hotel in a restored two-story villa is one of my personal favorites."
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Fodor's
"The restored Bastakia quarter wouldn't be complete without a traditional hotel, and this intimate courtyard-style property is it."
DK Eyewitness
"This delightful boutique hotel is situated in a renovated courtyard building in the historic Bastakiya area."
Rough Guide
"One of only two heritage hotels in the city... occupying an old Bastakiya house arranged around a pair of pretty little courtyards."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Popular with independent travellers of all ages who like the location of the Arabian Courtyard Hotel but prefer traditional charm and the intimacy of a small boutique hotel."
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Lonely Planet
"Located close to the XVA Hotel, this romantic boutique hotel captures the feeling of old Dubai."
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