Mafraq Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq

Advantages: Location
Disadvantages: More of a business Hotel than for lesuire

...I decided to treat my mum and me to a short break to Abu Dhabi last year and choose the Millennium Hotel to stay in. We managed to find a taxi easily enough at Abu Dhabi airport and after a short drive (30mins) we arrived at the hotel. On first impressions I was a little disappointed. I had all these grand images in my head, but in reality the hotel seemed pretty standard. The room itself was quite basic (considering the price we paid), but it was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The hotel does have a nice swimming pool (although a little on the small side) and area for catching some sun. Getting around Abu Dhabi was fairly easy, taxi's are always available and very cheap. One trip I would recommend is the desert safari and evening barbecue. Driving up and down the sand dunes in the deserts was thrilling, I was... Read review

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Advantages: Peaceful, lovely pool, helpful staff, nice rooms
Disadvantages: Middle of nowhere, food not brilliant.

...-day for a 2pm check-in. Problems were solved in a friendly way, though lack of English made things difficult (i.e. we needed more toilet paper and could not make this understood on the phone, staff had to come round and see what we meant). Restaurant service was very attentive, with plates cleared/drinks offered promptly. Overall, I would recommend this hotel as a relaxing, pleasant and reasonably priced place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Dubai/Abu Dhabi. There is nothing to do nearby so you need transport, however, they are building a new international airport at Al Jazira and a Palm development is under construction nearby, so in a year or so this should be in a more happening area. For now though, it's a little oasis of peace.... Read review

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Advantages: location - in central Abu Dhabi, has a shopping mall, spacious rooms, safe, clean, fitness centre
Disadvantages: construction works on the neighbouring island, small beach

...I've spent about 4years of my life living in the Beach Rotana Suites and it was amazing. Staff is always ready to help you, the rooms are always clean, it is very safe to leave all your personal belongings anywhere in the room reallty, as I've never heard of anyone being robbed out there. Food is delicious, there are restaturants with various cuisines form all over the world, and the prices ae quite reasonable. Even though the hotel is now neighbouring with some construction works, I am still going to choose it the next time I visit Abu Dhabi. There is also Zen Spa, offering you fantastic ways to relax, a playground for the children, and a creche. The fitness centre and swmming pools are also fantwastic. After a day at the pool and the beach you can take a lift from the hotel straight to Abu Dhabi Mall. I definitely recommend... Read review

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