Orient Guest HousevsManzil Downtown By Vida
Manzil Downtown and Orient Guest House are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Manzil Downtown scores marginally higher than Orient Guest House. Manzil Downtown ranks #32 in Dubai with approval from 7 publications including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and National Geographic.
Orient Guest House
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located close to the XVA Hotel, this romantic boutique hotel captures the feeling of old Dubai." Full review
Manzil Downtown By Vida
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
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
"This boutique hotel—the sister property of the Vida Hotel—radiates a modern, Arabic-inspired ambiance." Full review
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
"Chic, 197-room four-star in the shadow of the world’s tallest building; contemporary Arabian style melds modern and traditional." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 197-room Manzil Downtown Dubai is an upscale boutique property in the heart of downtown Dubai." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Manzil is a chic boutique property in a sea of luxury hotels from global mega-brands." Full review