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Orient Guest HousevsThe Ritz-Carlton, Dubai
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai and Orient Guest House are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai scores significantly higher than Orient Guest House. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai scores 86 with positive reviews from 11 publications like Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Star Service.
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." 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Jumeirah Beach Residence, JBR, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $436/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Service here is superb - they even have a technology butler who can attend to any of your IT problems." Full review
Concierge "While the Dubai Marina's huge yellow skyscrapers now dwarf this hotel, it still manages to feel like a calm, private retreat."
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Make sure you don't miss the excellent afternoon tea.
Fodor's "This hotel's international reputation for high quality and exquisite service continue at its beachfront property in Dubai." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This sumptuous hotel lives up to the reputation of this renowned chain, with lots of marble, chandeliers, Persian carpets and fresh flowers everywhere."
Rough Guide "Set in a low-rise, Tuscan-style ochre building this very stylish establishment is one of the classiest and most expensive in the city."
Condé Nast Traveler "Modeled on a low-rise Mediterranean villa with extensive gardens, this 14-year-old resort in the Dubai Marina also displays Islamic design elements." Full review
Star Service "The first luxury resort on Jumeirah Beach, the Ritz-Carlton now sits amid booming development of the Dubai Marina complex." Full review
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Unfortunately, the renovations have thrown off the staff a bit, causing several to miss or even ignore special requests.
Gayot "Located in the heart of the new Dubai Marina and directly on a white sand beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is a great way to experience this cosmopolitan city."
Travel + Leisure "A bit of traditional amidst the glitz and glamour of Dubai, the Mediterranean-themed Ritz-Carlton has 138 guest rooms and suites overlooking the Arabian Gulf in the Dubai Marina district." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"In a metropolis well versed in excess, Dubai’s Ritz-Carlton delivers luxury with elegant restraint." Full review
