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Palace DowntownvsAnantara Downtown Dubai
The Oberoi, Dubai and Palace Downtown are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, Palace Downtown scores significantly better than The Oberoi, Dubai. Palace Downtown ranks #27 in Dubai with accolades from 7 reviews such as Rough Guide, Star Service and Concierge.
Palace Downtown
Concierge
Rough Guide
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9770, United Arab Emirates
From $261/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Editor's Note: This property was the Sofitel The Palace The Old Town until fall 2008.
The "Old Town" is actually brand-new—a hotel, condo, and shopping complex built in Arabian..."
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When to go: November through March, to avoid the desert heat.
Rough Guide "One of the flagship properties of the vast Downtown Dubai development, this opulent, Arabian-themed “city-resort” offers a surreal contrast to the nearby Burj Khalifa."
Star Service "As an integral part of the Downtown Burj Dubai development, this hotel serves as the home base for a mix of leisure and business guests who bask in the shadows of Burj Khalifa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "From the razzle-dazzle entrance lined with towering palm trees to the pretty petal-filled pool in the lobby, The Palace hotel has no shortage of Arabian splendor." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Palace Downtown has more soul than many other Dubai hotels and the 242 spacious rooms and suites feature Middle-Eastern touches in the form of carved-wood panelling and rich fabrics." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It sounds like a gimmick, but the architectural contrast is pleasing, and many of this hotel’s 242 rooms have breathtaking views of Dubai’s latest monument to hyperbole." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A successful blend of Old World class and Arabic aesthetics, the Palace appeals to those with refined tastes." Full review
Anantara Downtown Dubai Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Oyster
Burj Area - Business Bay, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai 71847, United Arab Emirates
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler "Floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, free Wi-Fri, free shuttle service to the Dubai mall, walk-in closets, and personalized butler service." Full review
Jetsetter "Resort-style hotel with floor-to-ceiling views of the world's tallest building and a sublime spa." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Upmarket business hotels in Dubai seem to cross over into the leisure sector much more fluidly than in many big cities." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The 252-room luxury Oberoi is located in Business Bay, attracting primarily corporate travelers or tourists especially interested in taking the free shuttle to Dubai Mall." Full review
