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Old Nov 17, 2011 | 12:58 am
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Originally Posted by LovetoTravel83
For 60-70 USD per night, I think it's perfect. I stayed there several times (one nighters) and had in-room internet for free.

The staff is the best I have ever encountered, 5 star hotels should be ashamed of themselves.



Not all of them.
I have gotten it for $53 USD a.i. great for phantom stays where you are on your way to the airport and simply check in and continue on during a good stay promo period.

Originally Posted by worldtrav
You obviously did these stays on the cheap. I too have stayed at the Dar El Sondos for a very low rate and found it to be adequate and very reasonably priced for UAE. The rooms do have internet, platinum amenity was no problem and the suite was huge. It is certainly way above a typical 2 star US hotel.

Shell out a bit, the Four Points is very nice and the Sheraton Dubai Creek has a great lounge.
I think these are the cheapest properties in Dubai for spg. Really OP should have checked the master threads before booking.

Originally Posted by aa767flyer
I wish the hotels earlier this week were close to this price. As mentioned staff made the difference, I would have left otherwise.




I booked them on being Le Meridien properties, not price. I needed the Le Meridien Airport or Fairway which would have been perfect being right where I needed to be.

I've stayed at several FP in the Middle East and they are usually top notch. I should have gone with this versus thinking Le Meridien would have made a difference.



Dubai Creek was sold out off and on when I was booking. Grosvenor House was a thought but by that point I went to Marriott and was too late. Next time perhaps, price seems reasonable for location.
I think you should check the master threads of these properties as it would have given you a good clue. Start to do so as it would really give you some good info before booking.
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