Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Abu Dhabi
Mar 6, 2011, 10:39 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG Platinum, Skywards Gold
Posts: 123
I am going to Abu Dhabi and started doing some research, and one of the referece sources that my company use classifies them as follows )on a 10 points scale):
Do you agree with this?
- Le Méridien Abu Dhabi - 9
- Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort -9
- Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi - 8
- Sheraton Khalidiya Hotel, Abu Dhabi - 6
- Aloft Abu Dhabi - Not (yet?) classified
Do you agree with this?
In pure quality terms, would put as follows. You can make a value for money choice based on the rate you're offered.
Meridien - 7
Sheraton Corniche - 8
Le RM - 7.5
Sheraton Khalidya - 5
Aloft - 6
Aug 13, 2011, 2:45 pm
#19
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Germany-Dresden
Programs: Bonvoy AMB/LTE , Diamond HH, SEN LH
Posts: 181
Take the Sheraton, is more modern with great breakfast buffet.It´s free for Plat. The lounge is every day open, from 6-8 with free alcohol.^
I will use my FN in Oct. in the Sheraton
I will use my FN in Oct. in the Sheraton
Aug 23, 2011, 11:51 pm
#20
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG Platinum, Skywards Gold
Posts: 123
I see the St Regis on Saadiyat Island is now accepting reservations from 1 November. Surprised as when I passed it a few months ago it looked some way from completion but I guess they've been busy.
Rates starting at US$425 + tax but incredibly only a Category 5 for reward nights, same as the much older Sheraton and RM properties. With tax counted it works out around 4.25 cents per Starpoint to redeem.
Rates starting at US$425 + tax but incredibly only a Category 5 for reward nights, same as the much older Sheraton and RM properties. With tax counted it works out around 4.25 cents per Starpoint to redeem.
Aug 24, 2011, 4:02 am
#21
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Oslo, Norway
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, Skyteam E+, Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,032
I stayed at the Sheraton Khalidiya for four days last month.
I really enjoyed my stay there, even though the hotel is a bit tatty, the service was great and the platinum recognition was excellent. Was upgraded to an executive corner suite on a very cheap rate (about 200 dirhams per night), club lounge access and breakfast in their restaurant.
The Irish bar was great as well. Food was good and inexpensive.
The location was good too.
I really enjoyed my stay there, even though the hotel is a bit tatty, the service was great and the platinum recognition was excellent. Was upgraded to an executive corner suite on a very cheap rate (about 200 dirhams per night), club lounge access and breakfast in their restaurant.
The Irish bar was great as well. Food was good and inexpensive.
The location was good too.
Aug 24, 2011, 4:48 am
#22
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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I see the St Regis on Saadiyat Island is now accepting reservations from 1 November. Surprised as when I passed it a few months ago it looked some way from completion but I guess they've been busy.
Rates starting at US$425 + tax but incredibly only a Category 5 for reward nights, same as the much older Sheraton and RM properties. With tax counted it works out around 4.25 cents per Starpoint to redeem.
Rates starting at US$425 + tax but incredibly only a Category 5 for reward nights, same as the much older Sheraton and RM properties. With tax counted it works out around 4.25 cents per Starpoint to redeem.
Aug 24, 2011, 7:42 am
#23
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: SPG Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 10
I travel to Abu Dhabi on business and have stayed at both the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort as well as the Aloft Abu Dhabi.
The Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort is wonderful. The lobby is beautiful, the agents are friendly and the rooms are very comfortable. While I've never received a suite upgrade (I'm often there for a week or longer) I do receive the club room floor upgrade. For my purposes, this is absolutely fine. The room is well appointed, the view of the Persian Gulf off the balcony is amazing and the bathroom is really the gem of the space. All marble with a live plant on the vanity. I've always received a fresh fruit basket and a bottle of wine upon arrival as well. The daily free water is nice as well. The lounge, while small, is great. They had a full bar, wonderful snacks and friendly service. I really enjoy this property and prefer to stay here when in Abu Dhabi.
The Aloft Abu Dhabi is a beautiful new property as well. Upon check-in, the General Manager came over to introduce himself and give me his card. I was upgraded to a suite and it was spacious with a nice view of a waterway. The real selling features, as with any Aloft property, are the common spaces. This property has two fantastic rooftop spaces. One area is the pool and a few stories further up is a panoramic rooftop bar. I spent much time at this space as you can see all parts of Abu Dhabi including the Grand Mosque. A real treat. The only con about this property is the location. It's quite far from city center but if you have business at the convention center this is your spot. It's also only about a 20 minute cab ride to Yas Island.
The Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort is wonderful. The lobby is beautiful, the agents are friendly and the rooms are very comfortable. While I've never received a suite upgrade (I'm often there for a week or longer) I do receive the club room floor upgrade. For my purposes, this is absolutely fine. The room is well appointed, the view of the Persian Gulf off the balcony is amazing and the bathroom is really the gem of the space. All marble with a live plant on the vanity. I've always received a fresh fruit basket and a bottle of wine upon arrival as well. The daily free water is nice as well. The lounge, while small, is great. They had a full bar, wonderful snacks and friendly service. I really enjoy this property and prefer to stay here when in Abu Dhabi.
The Aloft Abu Dhabi is a beautiful new property as well. Upon check-in, the General Manager came over to introduce himself and give me his card. I was upgraded to a suite and it was spacious with a nice view of a waterway. The real selling features, as with any Aloft property, are the common spaces. This property has two fantastic rooftop spaces. One area is the pool and a few stories further up is a panoramic rooftop bar. I spent much time at this space as you can see all parts of Abu Dhabi including the Grand Mosque. A real treat. The only con about this property is the location. It's quite far from city center but if you have business at the convention center this is your spot. It's also only about a 20 minute cab ride to Yas Island.
Sep 4, 2011, 3:29 pm
#24
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
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Posts: 2,673
I see that the Aloft is located right next to the Exhibition Centre, so it would be an excellent option for those attending a conference there.
How far are the other 4 hotels from the Exhibition Centre? If you are staying at the Sheraton AD or the Le Royal Meridien, is it a relatively short taxi ride to the Exhibition Centre and are taxi fares pretty reasonable in Abu Dhabi?
How far are the other 4 hotels from the Exhibition Centre? If you are staying at the Sheraton AD or the Le Royal Meridien, is it a relatively short taxi ride to the Exhibition Centre and are taxi fares pretty reasonable in Abu Dhabi?
Sep 5, 2011, 1:34 pm
#25
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Italy 90% - Rest of the World 10%
Programs: Marriott + Hilton. Fly BA and AZ
Posts: 2,912
Had a gd stay there a few months ago
Oct 4, 2011, 6:05 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG Plat, IHG Spire, HHonors Diamond, EK Gold
Posts: 213
I've just called to book free night in late November on this rate and was offered the St Regis Saadiyat as an option. Sounded too good to be true but the confirmation showing the GETAWAY FREE rate has just rocked up in my email so all seems in order. Happy days!
Dec 11, 2011, 11:03 pm
#27
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: United 1K, Marriott Platinum, SPG Platinum
Posts: 1,990
What would you recommend for a layover? We get in around 7PM on one evening and we leave the next morning at 9:15AM for the Maldives 
. We really don't need anything to fancy... a lounge would be nice for breakfast in the morning. A nice bed would be great... perhaps a nice view - we won't have time to use any of the "resort features" so just a place that can provide a great one night stay - our top priorities include convenience to the airport (if there's a good public transportation option, that might be interesting) and a place where we can go grab some tasty Arab food for our one night there!
. We really don't need anything to fancy... a lounge would be nice for breakfast in the morning. A nice bed would be great... perhaps a nice view - we won't have time to use any of the "resort features" so just a place that can provide a great one night stay - our top priorities include convenience to the airport (if there's a good public transportation option, that might be interesting) and a place where we can go grab some tasty Arab food for our one night there!
Dec 12, 2011, 12:21 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dubai
Programs: SPG Platinum, Skywards Gold
Posts: 123
What would you recommend for a layover? We get in around 7PM on one evening and we leave the next morning at 9:15AM for the Maldives . We really don't need anything to fancy... a lounge would be nice for breakfast in the morning. A nice bed would be great... perhaps a nice view - we won't have time to use any of the "resort features" so just a place that can provide a great one night stay - our top priorities include convenience to the airport (if there's a good public transportation option, that might be interesting) and a place where we can go grab some tasty Arab food for our one night there!
. We really don't need anything to fancy... a lounge would be nice for breakfast in the morning. A nice bed would be great... perhaps a nice view - we won't have time to use any of the "resort features" so just a place that can provide a great one night stay - our top priorities include convenience to the airport (if there's a good public transportation option, that might be interesting) and a place where we can go grab some tasty Arab food for our one night there!Not stayed at the Westin yet but I know they generally don't have lounges. Aloft is pretty decent. No view, but does include a good breakfast for Platinums. For evening activities, the Aloft is 5 mins away from Souq al Qaryat which has some nice bars/ restaurants - including Arabic ones - and great views over Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Other than that, you could do worse than hang around the pool bar at the Aloft itself.
No public transportation, taxis are cheap though (say US$10-$15 to the Aloft from the airport).
Dec 12, 2011, 10:41 am
#30
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Just stayed at the Westin and they just opened this past week. Very good property. Breakfast is included in some rates, if that is needed. No lounge. Close to the airport. If it is within $50 of the Aloft I would stay at the Westin.