Luxury Hotels of Abu Dhabi
Nov 5, 2018, 10:03 am
#16
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I personally did not like the RC at all. Stayed there five nights on New Years 2018 and did not like the experience. The rooms were fine, property was looking good. However service was terrible and their food was mediocre at best. I can still remember calling the lobby on different occasions and not getting anyone to answer. Also remember having to search for a waiter after waiting for half an hour beach side. It was a very busy time but that should never be an excuse.
Nov 10, 2018, 9:47 am
#17
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Recently had two more wonderful stays at FS Abu Dhabi. I greatly enjoy this property (Exec Suite or higher is the way to go), and have found the service every time to be warm, gracious, and thoughtful.
Nov 10, 2018, 6:18 pm
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Jun 13, 2019, 1:41 pm
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Jun 14, 2019, 7:17 am
#20
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I want to try the FS Abu Dhabi but something always pulls me back to the Rosewood. Perhaps because its seems like the best value luxury I've ever found. Yes, the decor is different/darker but the suite's with Manor Club access are such an incredible value. I have never checked out the pool at the 4S, how does it compare to the Rosewood in terms of size, shaded areas, or service (if they even have service in the unbearable summer months as I cant recall of Rosewood does)? I have to be in AUH for a few days for business and want to try something new and a priority is a nice pool in the evenings. Thanks in advance from IAD!
Jun 14, 2019, 8:03 am
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Having stayed at both, Four Seasons wins hands down on every level. The FS pool in the evening is great, as there is a casual Asian alfresco restaurant there and a Bar, so the vibe is excellent. I find Rosewood incredibly sterile and the food is not a patch on FS.
Jun 14, 2019, 6:32 pm
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Thanks, I did have the sense from walking through part of the 4S to eat that the pool was smaller and had no tree features. I emailed the Rosewood and they insist the pool is open as usual but it makes me nervous to hear what you report as I have had experiences with other higher end hotels not being straightforward about maintenance, building etc in the past
Jun 14, 2019, 6:35 pm
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Having stayed at both, Four Seasons wins hands down on every level. The FS pool in the evening is great, as there is a casual Asian alfresco restaurant there and a Bar, so the vibe is excellent. I find Rosewood incredibly sterile and the food is not a patch on FS.
Also curious, what is your age range Aventine in terms of the vibe not being suited for it?
Jun 14, 2019, 7:47 pm
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Very good to know, let me ask though, when you say the pool is great in the evening do you mean for swimming or sitting around while eating. That is not the vibe I like as I like to use the pool for swimming and dont enjoy being surrounded by a restaurant vs a pool terrace.
Also curious, what is your age range Aventine in terms of the vibe not being suited for it?
Also curious, what is your age range Aventine in terms of the vibe not being suited for it?
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Jun 15, 2019, 4:03 am
#26
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Should also quickly add ... when visiting FS AD, if you are at all interested in the hotel’s art - which I very much am - the front desk has a map/guide for all of the art in the hotel. It’s almost like a scavenger hunt.
Jun 16, 2019, 5:58 am
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Just as an FYI. I emailed and tweeted both FS Abu Dhabi and Rosewood Abu Dhabi to check if their pools were open as usual over the next couple months and this was confirmed (Hopefully especially in Rosewood's case thats accurate) and the hours for RW 6AM-8PM and FS 8AM-8PM.
Jun 16, 2019, 6:00 am
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Incidentally does anyone have a favorite hotel pool in Abu Dhabi? was eying the Fairmont not because the property itself looks incredible but because I had the sense the pool had terrific views of the mosque but would appreciate input if anyone has experience. I went to the RC once for a meeting and that just seemed to much of a monstrosity so even though the pool appeared to have great views it was too busy! Thanks in advance.
Jun 16, 2019, 6:27 am
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Incidentally does anyone have a favorite hotel pool in Abu Dhabi? was eying the Fairmont not because the property itself looks incredible but because I had the sense the pool had terrific views of the mosque but would appreciate input if anyone has experience. I went to the RC once for a meeting and that just seemed to much of a monstrosity so even though the pool appeared to have great views it was too busy! Thanks in advance.
Jun 16, 2019, 9:12 am
#30
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I agree with the thoughts on the park hyatt pool. Also, St Regis Saadiyat as well as the new Jumeirah Saadiyat have nice pools.
From now until late September they won’t be too busy, occupancy in Abu Dhabi over the summer months is pretty low.
From now until late September they won’t be too busy, occupancy in Abu Dhabi over the summer months is pretty low.