Here now
First impressions was wow

As in
Wow
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Wow

Very luxurious
no metal detectors jn the lobby
Escorted to check in then invited to check in on level 45 and escorted there
Check in done quickly and shown around.
Cases in the room when i arrived on floor 55.
Windows are a bit dirty due to wind but there is a letter saying windows are being cleaned over the next few weeks.
upgraded to a jr suite.
found the curtain controls by the bedside

Afternoon tea in level 45 is very good. They bring out a 3 layer tray with 2 sandwiches
2 small cakes with a panacotta and a strawberry scone and plain scone with jam and cream in individual glass pots with 2 spoons to scoop them
napkin comes in a metal ring
large cafe latte with 45 sprinkled on top
cutlery is beautiful and sugar cubes also

Going to the pool then back to 45 for dinner at sunset
Car (bmw) was at the conrad early ( low traffic) and took about 1hr 15 to the etihad towers

Room view is towards the islands so no good view if abu dhabi but the city views from level 45 are good

( for info a few of the hiltons on yas Island are sold out )
lounge seems empty so far

3 pools ( inc 1 adult and 1 kids pool( depth 1.5ft) are nice with views over to the residential developments being built across the water. Sea temp is hot with a platform maybe 20m out. There was a jetski pulling a tube with 2 people on it.

The avenue with the Aston Martin show room is beautiful and also has a pharmacy,a Paul coffee/bakery cart and a monopop convenience store with reasonable prices given its location
gYm looks nice and is open 24hrs with your key card but is a little but of a hike from the elevators
observation deck open from 12noon to 8pm

Had a minor issue with my room toilet( having to press the button again after flushing to stop it( but nentioned it to the level 45 staff and looks like someone came up to fix up whilst I was at the pool as it is working properly now.
shower room is a little darker than conrad dubai as there is no light in the shower section but enough light shines in from the main bathroom area.
water pressure ok
the setee runs the length of the window but is about 3ft away from the window so you cannot get right beside the window unless you clamber over the back of the setee.
safe door is gold coloured
usual byredo mojave ghost toiletries in large pumps over the bath and in the shower. Mohave ghost soap bars provided.
city view in the lounge for evening canapes at sunset. Lounge is empty at the moment
cocktails wine and champagne available ( proper champagne and not prosecco _ it was perrier jouet)
no self service as it all comes on various platters.

Starting with
Cheese cubes, crisps and olives
then (all on a deep black tray ) a bit like a bento box but all in their own porcelain dishes)

Cucumber /beetroot
Crispy bread with a dip
Carrot soup (hot)
Couple of small beef medallions (hot)
Small creme brule
mixed fruits

overall very good quality
Staff came round asking if i wanted more food as the kitchen was about to stop at 730pm( coffee etc and soft drinks are avaiable.
esp with the appetisers in my room as a welcome gift (like what Wiggguns described) I
am pleasantly full.
staff offered coffee with hot or cold milk.coffee is very good
turndown service was provided with a box with a small macaroon inside and slippers put by the bed
we get a level 45 bathrobe and lavel 45 slippers
pools close at 7pm
gym is good and well appointed .bottles of water are provided ( no cold towels unlike conrad dubai)
lift buttons do take a little bit of getting used to
Regards

Tbs