Originally Posted by oxtailsoup

We have just returned from our stay at the Burj for three days. Mixed review really.

Positives
Amazing architecture and engineering inside and out. Wow factor.
Suite was excellent. Not dated, very nice.
Suite 'gifts' were nice. The full size Hermes amenities. Shaving kit was a proper Mach 3 razor (metal one, not plastic). Bottle of Louis Roederer champagne, chocolates etc etc.

Negatives (our opinion)
The facilities were better across the bridge at Madinat. Better and more choice of restaurants.
The pools were better at Madinat.
There is no executive lounge whilst there is at each of the Madinat hotels.
Felt a little claustrophobic.
Cup of coffee was £10 in the restaurants which is excessive we felt.

All in all we enjoyed the 'experience' but in future will be happier sticking with the Madinat hotel options.