Dubai: Ramada vs Park Hyatt
Jul 13, 2016, 8:48 pm
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Dubai: Ramada vs Park Hyatt
Already booked three free nights at Ramada Downtown Dubai in a 2 BR suit with burj and fountain view. After reading these reports of PH and being a diamond member, almost ready to jump ship. First time dubai visit, can anybody enlighten me which one should I choose? getting $200 at PH and a confirmed DSU.
Jul 13, 2016, 9:05 pm
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Already booked three free nights at Ramada Downtown Dubai in a 2 BR suit with burj and fountain view. After reading these reports of PH and being a diamond member, almost ready to jump ship. First time dubai visit, can anybody enlighten me which one should I choose? getting $200 at PH and a confirmed DSU.
Jul 13, 2016, 9:21 pm
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What do you appreciate in a hotel? Being "in the middle of the action," AKA "Downtown," or having a tranquil retreat? Do you like looking out of your window and seeing greenery and blue water, or a tall building? Are free nights more important than any of the above? Only you can decide.
Jul 13, 2016, 9:28 pm
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I love both Hawaii and New York. So my liking is what is best suited for that place. I read ramada downtown is also excellent- not sure about service and all. If experiencing the best of what DUBAI has to offer and if paying out of pocket is not a problem, then which one is preferable?
Jul 13, 2016, 11:33 pm
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Already booked three free nights at Ramada Downtown Dubai in a 2 BR suit with burj and fountain view. After reading these reports of PH and being a diamond member, almost ready to jump ship. First time dubai visit, can anybody enlighten me which one should I choose? getting $200 at PH and a confirmed DSU.
Park Hyatt - 8 of 534 hotels in Dubai
Ramada Dubai Downtown - 65 of 534 hotels in Dubai
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Jul 14, 2016, 10:42 am
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Ramada Downtown
I don't know the Ramada Dubai. I don't respect it as a brand in the US so haven't looked at it elsewhere. I have stayed at the Park Hyatt and know it to be a very high end property. I looked at their respective rankings on TripAdvisor.
Park Hyatt - 8 of 534 hotels in Dubai
Ramada Dubai - 154 of 534 hotels in Dubai
Park Hyatt - 8 of 534 hotels in Dubai
Ramada Dubai - 154 of 534 hotels in Dubai
Jul 14, 2016, 10:44 am
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Jul 14, 2016, 10:46 am
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I just looked up a room for Ramada Dubai August 12-14. Rate comes up as $66 + a whopping $15 in taxes. How is that not a budget option?
Jul 14, 2016, 11:09 am
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Jul 14, 2016, 11:30 am
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Aside from the rates discussion, it's the old question: City hotel or resort for a first timer in DXB. Neither Ramada nor Ramada Downtown are resorts, so I'd go for Park Hyatt. And really, where in this world can you have such a dashing resort for such a great price. Excellent value.
Jul 14, 2016, 11:54 am
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Aside from the rates discussion, it's the old question: City hotel or resort for a first timer in DXB. Neither Ramada nor Ramada Downtown are resorts, so I'd go for Park Hyatt. And really, where in this world can you have such a dashing resort for such a great price. Excellent value.