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XVA Art HotelvsSofitel Dubai The Palm
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, XVA Art Hotel ranks significantly higher than Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. XVA Art Hotel ranks #3 in Dubai with accolades from 11 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
XVA Art Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
"Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
"Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
"Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
"No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
"This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
"One of Dubai’s very few genuine heritage hotels, this atmospheric gallery-cum-café has seven guest rooms tucked away around the back of a fine old Bastakiya house."
"There is a running trail along Dubai Creek and the hotel can recommend nearby beaches, and fitness centers at all price points." Full review
"Owned and operated by the XVA Gallery, the XVA Hotel is located in the Bastakiya district." Full review
Mid-Range
"The mid-range XVA Art Hotel packs a whole lot of art into a small boutique hotel -- not a common feat in mega-hotel loving Dubai." Full review
8.0
"Arty Arabian minimalism." Full review
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
The Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent road 55558, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Kid-Friendly
"The Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is a five-pearl low-rise hotel situated on the East Crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah." Full review
"Palm Jumeirah has some of the most expensive hotel real estate in Dubai, but the Sofitel offers a good balance between luxury, convenience, and price." Full review
8.0
"A well-furnished beach, an infinity pool, a sky-deck pool, an indulgent spa and a 24-hour gym tick all the leisure boxes at this high-rise Palm Jumeirah hotel." Full review