Originally Posted by roxanna

I would be hesitant about making a decision based solely on what the hotel looks like without having a feel for other factors – service etc - before the place opens, even though it may have an excellent reputation elsewhere. Don’t assume that a hotel chain will give you the same experience everywhere – eg .have generally found many Hyatts fine but hated the one in Oman (irritated by the annoying background music and the food and service paled in comparison with the Al Bustan Palace). The Chedi hadn’t opened then.

Can’t comment on hotels in Dubai – haven’t been there as Dubai has never been on my wishlist. I have heard from close friends who’ve stayed at the Burj that they’ve loved it – but they are quite flash and brash but good fun too – other friends have found it a bit OTT.

It’s so subjective as everyone has different tastes and opinions. Sorry, I can’t be more helpful.