Palace Downtown vs The 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

Tripexpert score:

7 / 10

Location: Old Town Island, Downtown Dubai, Dubai 9770, United Arab Emirates

Price:

From $261 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

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..."

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 Telegraph

8.0

"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 Planet