Originally Posted by
JohnRain
Thanks for the update, scented, very interesting indeed.
It's sad to hear that the PH apparently isn't what it used to be anymore, as I always loved this hotel. I agree with your take on the FS, if only the views were better this would be my no. 1 choice in Dubai (I prefer the O&O The Palm because of the beach and views). I'll be there again in 10 days, this time to try the new StR.
Oh, I would really love for you to write a few lines about the new StR, if you can! Wonder if it improved since bhrubin's visit a while ago. I used to love PH too and a walk through the gardens makes one very forgiving -- there is something magical about it, especially so at night. Sadly, it doesn't offset the new annoyances.
Originally Posted by
Michael82
I completely agree with you. Price value is really going downhill.
O and o the palm used to be my favorite but even there you get just too much construction on opposite beaches, traffic is worse than ever (if you want to levae the hotel for dinner etc - long drives) and the prices are nuts for what you get.
And i still hate the fact that you cant have anything to eat at the pool or beach.
Didnt like the four seasons that much either...
Wondering if al naseem is worth visiting and looking forward to the bulgari... might be nice.
O&O The Palm is a lovely resort. I presume the endless construction is something almost every Dubai property has to deal with, save for a few exceptions.
We shall see how Bulgari will be. Wasl Hospitality, the government-backed owner of all Hyatt in Dubai, aims to build a Mandarin Oriental in proximity to FS in Jumeirah -- although I do not know when or if this project is proceeding.
I really like Dubai, in doses at least, and it works well for a couple days, but somehow I have troubles justifying rates that could get me a suite or villa in a very exotic (and much more authentic) destination somewhere else. The challenge will be to convince guests that they are more than a glitzy stopover location and ME business hub. The moment of truth will be after the Expo 2020, for which they are gearing up now.