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Palace DowntownvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, Palace Downtown ranks significantly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre. Palace Downtown comes in at #27 in Dubai with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Concierge, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre Star Service
Gayot The Telegraph
Gate Village, DIFC, Gate Village, DIFC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $234/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "Nearly every top social event and corporate group with business in the area now unpacks here." Full review
Gayot "Classic luxury directly connected to Dubai's international financial district."
The Telegraph9.0
"The hotel is elegant and refined with impressive artworks, an excellent Belgian restaurant and sublime spa." Full review
