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Palace DowntownvsWaldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Both Palace Downtown and Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah are recommended by writers. On balance, Palace Downtown ranks slightly better than Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah. Palace Downtown scores 82 with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Concierge and The Telegraph.
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
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Gayot Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster
The Palm Jumeirah, Crescent East | PO Box 24988, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $286/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "Indulging guests with signature Waldorf Astoria hospitality in an exotic Middle Eastern locale."
Travel + Leisure "The fashion set will appreciate that all 319 rooms are equipped with Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, while the foodies in the group should head straight for Social by Heinz Beck." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This resort on Palm Jumeirah has large and luxurious rooms overlooking a private beach and an exclusive yet inviting vibe." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Dinner in a two-person cabana that seems to float above the pool; beds adorned in Egyptian cotton sateen linens; a stretch of private beachfront." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The luxury Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a large resort located on the east crescent of the Palm Jumeirah." Full review
