roastato

ill be having two stopovers in dubai and am decideing between spg hotels. actually i have my own work-out plan, so in order to stick to it, i have to find a hotel with decent bench, freebells equipments etc.

could anyone whos been to fourpoints, sheratons dubai,tell me more on this gym thing?

many thanks

Shantanu

I generally avoid travel to the Middle East...I prefer to just travel over that part of the world....no particular reason at all....there is nothing to read into that.

I have to perform and teach a procedure at a conference there....and it's in the middle of my sons school holiday....so, was wondering if any of the Starwoods are worth considering for a stay, or should we go for one of those other, grotesque, huge, gaudy hotels instead? Does anyone have an opinion?

Also, the decent Starwoods seem not to offer starpoints. Do they at least offer stay credits?....or offer Plat benefits at all?

TIA

andylogan

I'd do as Cheap Elite says and search...

But just to let you know - had a great stay the Sheraton Dubai Creek - they do transfers to/from DXB. Towers rooms and lounge were great. Nice offerings for evening and breakfast. Alcohol was available in the evening as well.

Starpoints and stay credit given.

MaxFlyer

As advised check-out some of the threads but I can say that after staying at a number of Starwood properties in Dubai the Grosvernor House is the best with the Westin a very very close second. Actually I'm at the GH right now as one of my honeymoon hotels.

The only problem with the GH and Westin is that they do not participate in the SPG programme so no points, no night credits etc. However, when checking in at GH the lovely lady did tell me that they are currently going through the process of joining the SPG program ^. She couldn't tell me how long it would take but definitely said they would be joing ^^. Maybe one of our Lurkers can confirm this?

The Four Point Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road is also very nice. It's a new building with modern decor and large rooms (good suites) and well situated to most things in the city.

schley

Have stayed at the Four Points Sheraton Bur Dubai on bank street. It is an OK hotel in an area of nightclubs in hotels. Cheap about 90 bucks in the summer.

dannybhoy

In other words, in the Dubai context. 4Ps Bur Dubai is almost within ground zero of one of the main red light districts of Dubai

Keyser

i'm in dubai at least twice a month for work....my number 1 pick amongst starwood hotels would be the four point sheraton sheikh zayed road....its in a great location & i have a 100% record of being upgraded to a suite...must have stayed here atleast 50 times....i've also stayed at the sheraton dubai creek (pretty decent), sheraton deira (again pretty decent, although now beginning to show its age), four points by sheraton bur dubai (ok hotel, would only stay here again is nothing else was available), sheraton jumeirah (probably the best & most expensive out of all the starwood properties that offer stay credit & points) & dar al sondos hotel apartments (would avoid this unless you are looking for an extremely inexpensive stay)....

Spent_All_My_Miles

The Sheraton Dubai Creek is pretty good.

Shantanu

Congratulations! Enjoy the rest of your honeymoon!

Many thanks all for the feedback....I have had a look through the master thread, however, I haven't really been able to gauge whether or not the better Starwood's compare to the Jumeirah type properties (not that I have any experience of them......I also hear the Burj al Arab is ghastly).

Pricewise, four of the most expensive Starwoods are:
Le Royal Meridien>The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi>Le Meridien Mina Seyahi>Grosvenor House.
Would this also give an indication of the quality and desirability of each of the properties?

I will have the kids with me, so would prefer somewhere my son could enjoy himself all day, not getting bored, preferably with a good kids club. I have noted that some of the hotels list kids clubs, but are any of them any good?

Again, TIA.

Keyser

my top 2 picks are:

four point sheraton sheikh zayed road....great location, good pricing, good service, very upgrade friendly....but keep in mind, this is more on the lines of a business hotel....

sheraton jumeirah....if you want to stay at a good hotel & earn stay credit & points....this would be your most expensive hotel participating in the spg program....

tncjoey

I've got a two day stay later this week in Dubai.

Enjoyed my stay at Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel in the past.

Curious if the Sheraton Beach Hotel could be a better choice given it is Ramadan.

Any thoughts?

PPM

Can anyone tell me about the Sheraton Dubai? My husband and I are traveling to Dubai in November, and want to know about rooms, service, meals, etc.

Spent_All_My_Miles

Which one? There are two Sheratons in Dubai -- the Sheraton Deira and the Sheraton Dubai Creek. There are multiple threads on them.

I stayed at the Dubai Creek and liked it. Rooms have good views of the creek and surrounding area, there are multiple restaurants, etc. Can't speak to the Sheraton Deira.

andrewpartyman

Any suggestions on where to stay? What's close to it all? Not interested in spending $700/night (everything looks reasonably priced). Just something comparable to an average Westin or good Le Meridien.

sfozrhfco

Grosvenor House is the best.

Sheraton Jumeirah beach is also in the Marina and is half the price if you are travelling this summer. They have a decent club lounge with free internet and breakfast if you have status.

None of the other beach properties participate in SPG.

Al Sandos Suites is an all suite property. Close to the airport and right above a metro stop and across the street from City Centre Shopping mall. Prety nice property.

Sheraton Creek. Most like your better than average Sheraton/Westin. On the creek but forget about walking anywhere from here in the summer. You will pass out from the heat before you reach anything of interest.

Four Points Sheikh Zayed road is new and within a few hundred meters of a metro station. Nice roof top pool with a view of the Burj Khalifa and other skyscrapers along Sheikh Zayed road. Not a bad choice.

Dar Al Sandos Apartments. Basic hotel with a nice club lounge. The staff have been very nice to me. Close to the Al Gubaiba bus station and eventually will be near the metro when the green line opens next year. Carrefour, Spinneys, and some smaller grocery stores within walking distance. Has washing machine and kitchenette in the room.

Le Meridien Dubai, Fairview, and Residence Deira also do not participate in SPG. Fairview is best avoided unless they evenutally bribe you with Starpoints and Residence Deira is very basic.