Towers RotanavsManzil Downtown By Vida
Manzil Downtown and Towers Rotana are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Manzil Downtown scores marginally better than Towers Rotana. Manzil Downtown scores 80 with recommendations from 7 sources including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Towers Rotana
Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 30430, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Filling a gleaming skyscraper along the busiest part of Sheikh Zayed Road, the Towers Rotana is principally a business hotel but with tourist-friendly amenities." Full review
Rough Guide
"This no-fuss four-star is one of the cheapest Shekih Zayed Road options."
Star Service
"A sister property to the Burj Al Arab, this hotel has a tough reputation to follow, but it is still one of the most respected operations in the city." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the many upscale hotels... the Towers Rotana is known for its hopping basement bar, a casual meeting point for the expat community." 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