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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa - Dubai [Master Thread]
Apr 12, 2013, 5:13 pm
#16
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The grounds are lovely at Le Royal Meridien, I am always impressed whenever I visit Al Khaima restaurant located in the garden. I was staying at this hotel once and found it very good but I am not sure if it is worth 40-50% extra compared to Grosvenor, based on the dates I am going to Dubai. Especially that as mentioned by others, you can use LRM facilities and charge everything to room staying at Grosvenor. I haven't stayed at Grosvenor yet, so I think I will give it a chance now.
Apr 13, 2013, 2:35 am
#17
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HAs anyone stayed here since it started participating?
I am wondering what the upgrade policy is? I have always fancied the Royal Club at this property but as I understand it Meridien is the only Starwood brand that does not absolutely guarantee a club room/club access as a Plat.
I am wondering what the upgrade policy is? I have always fancied the Royal Club at this property but as I understand it Meridien is the only Starwood brand that does not absolutely guarantee a club room/club access as a Plat.
Jan 9, 2014, 9:14 am
#20
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Wrong info, sorry! I stayed here in October.
Very solid plat treatment. Points, upgrades, cocktails. Since I believe beginning of December a newly renovated lounge has opened. Excellent value.
Very solid plat treatment. Points, upgrades, cocktails. Since I believe beginning of December a newly renovated lounge has opened. Excellent value.
Last edited by remymartin; Jan 18, 2014 at 3:59 am Reason: mixed up properties
Jan 17, 2014, 12:04 pm
#21
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Jan 18, 2014, 3:56 am
#22
Join Date: Jan 2012
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May 22, 2014, 12:04 pm
#23
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Much better than I expected
I spent 3 nights at Le Royal Meridien with my wife as part of a discovery trip of Dubai. I booked a deluxe sea view room. Upon check-in, as a SPG platinum member, I was upgraded to a sea view suite with balcony and club lounge access! The whole staff was exceptionnally kind and responsive. The suite was huge as well as the club lounge. I've never seen such a variety of food offerings for breakfast and evening hors-d'oevres. I was amazed that they offered complimentary wine and the Australian Chardonnay was just great. The whole property is very large and well maintained, with 3 pools and a private beach. Although it was hot last week, we received 6 (!) half litres of water each day in the room! It was a memorable stay...
May 25, 2014, 2:19 am
#25
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Which you can easily access by either walking there (< 5min) or taking the shuttle bus from GH. So no need to stay at the LM. :-)
Last edited by kasi; May 27, 2014 at 1:26 pm
May 27, 2014, 8:04 am
#26
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Just checked in here this morn on my way back to the US from 5 weeks on South Africa. I used my Plat gift of 35% off award stay for 5 nights so it only cost me 72,000 points. I feel its a great value. I was upgraded from the required standard room award stay room cat to a gorgeous and huge suite with great views. It's not in the Tower, which I think is their premier suites. Their club is amazing with the biggest breakfast array I've ever seen in a club—it's more like a lobby restaurant buffet!
Their pre-dinner drinks and canapés are a great spread and service, too. Really it feels like a restaurant rather than a hotel club lounge. Service and ambiance is great.
The service is definitely attentive—in fact a bit smothering. I had my DND on as I was sleeping mid day after a long haul red eye and the butler called me to see if I needed anything and then he came and knocked on my door when I had just gotten out of the shower and questioned that I really didn't want to be disturbed!!!! That's a new one for me! LOL
Their pre-dinner drinks and canapés are a great spread and service, too. Really it feels like a restaurant rather than a hotel club lounge. Service and ambiance is great.
The service is definitely attentive—in fact a bit smothering. I had my DND on as I was sleeping mid day after a long haul red eye and the butler called me to see if I needed anything and then he came and knocked on my door when I had just gotten out of the shower and questioned that I really didn't want to be disturbed!!!! That's a new one for me! LOL
Last edited by BulaRae; May 27, 2014 at 8:18 am
Jul 27, 2014, 1:09 am
#28
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Your reservation should give instructions on how to make the arrangments.
Jul 27, 2014, 3:08 pm
#29
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