Help me choose 3 days in AUH
Jun 15, 2018, 4:26 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 426
I ended up booking the Four Seasons based on the recommendations here. I mainly want to lounge in the pool all day, hope it's not too small. The pictures really don't show how large it is.
I booked the Virtuoso rate, let's see what kind of upgrade I will get.
I booked the Virtuoso rate, let's see what kind of upgrade I will get.
Jun 15, 2018, 4:30 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
I booked the Virtuoso rate, let's see what kind of upgrade I will get.
Jun 20, 2018, 9:59 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Here there and everywhere
Posts: 6,303
on what basis are you making that comment?
breakfast: crust vs Aqua = push
rooms = four seasons because it’s newer
Views = rosewood, views of al maryah, Saadiyat and the louvre from water facing rooms
pool = rosewood, much larger, more chairs and more shaded areas. There’s a solarium for more sun if that’s what you crave
food and beverage = slightly nod to four seasons with butcher and still and cafe Milano although to be honest between rosewood and four seasons, choices each offer complement the islands offerings
Brunch: four seasons, small but quality offering with kid friendly activities, Rosewood is high quality but less desirable options
both hotels are quite equal, you won’t be disappointed with either and anyone will be happy with whichever one they choose
Jun 23, 2018, 1:36 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
FS is newer but I find many aspects of the interior/decor awkward and somewhat puzzling - Rosewood decor is more soothing and comfortable. I certainly wouldn't say that they are "barely comparable".
The fact that Rosewood is often 60-70% of the FS rate doesn't hurt either.
The fact that Rosewood is often 60-70% of the FS rate doesn't hurt either.