Dubai: which Starwood property? [Master Thread]
Jun 25, 2010, 7:40 am
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Four Point SZR is close to Financial Center station
Grosvenor House, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach, Le Meridien Beach Resort, Westin Dubai, and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi call all be reached by way of Marina Metro Station. There is a free connector bus which goes from the metro station along the beach road.
Four Points Bur Dubai is near the Khaled bin Waleed station
Four Points Downtown Dubai is about 1 mi/1.5 Kms from this stop
Dar Al Sandos Apartments is as well (will be closer to the green line when it opens next year)
Sheraton Dubai Creek is near Union station
Al Sandos Suites is on top of City Centre stop
Le Meridien Dubai and Fairway are not too far from the airport stops though Le Meridien is closer. If walking to the Le Meridien Dubai, you would probably have to get off at Terminal 1, walk across the overhead walkway to the parking area and get there from there. Possible but it is not very pedestrian friendly around the airport.
Grosvenor House, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach, Le Meridien Beach Resort, Westin Dubai, and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi call all be reached by way of Marina Metro Station. There is a free connector bus which goes from the metro station along the beach road.
Four Points Bur Dubai is near the Khaled bin Waleed station
Four Points Downtown Dubai is about 1 mi/1.5 Kms from this stop
Dar Al Sandos Apartments is as well (will be closer to the green line when it opens next year)
Sheraton Dubai Creek is near Union station
Al Sandos Suites is on top of City Centre stop
Le Meridien Dubai and Fairway are not too far from the airport stops though Le Meridien is closer. If walking to the Le Meridien Dubai, you would probably have to get off at Terminal 1, walk across the overhead walkway to the parking area and get there from there. Possible but it is not very pedestrian friendly around the airport.
Jun 29, 2010, 11:44 am
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Complimentary airport shuttle?
Couldn't find any info about this online...
Does anyone know if any of the SPG properties in Dubai offer complimentary airport shuttle? The Le Meridien Fairway did this way back, but they're not part of SPG
And would anyone know if there is any cocktail hours at the club lounge at Dar Al Sondon Apartments?
Does anyone know if any of the SPG properties in Dubai offer complimentary airport shuttle? The Le Meridien Fairway did this way back, but they're not part of SPG
And would anyone know if there is any cocktail hours at the club lounge at Dar Al Sondon Apartments?
Jun 29, 2010, 2:02 pm
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None of the hotels has complimentary transport to/from the airport any more (unless you have paid for a premium room at the Grosvenor House). Most including the Fairway charge around 55 dirhams each way. It is cheaper to take a taxi.
They do have snacks/drinks in the evening at the Dar Al Sandos Apartments though they seem to have reduced staff since the financial crisis and the offerings are not as plentiful as before.
They do have snacks/drinks in the evening at the Dar Al Sandos Apartments though they seem to have reduced staff since the financial crisis and the offerings are not as plentiful as before.
Oct 27, 2010, 2:30 pm
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Not really. When the Green Line opens it will be closer, but it will still be a 10-15 minute walk. It's at least a 20 minute walk to the Red Line station, probably longer since distances in car-scaled Dubai can be quite deceptive.
Jan 20, 2011, 1:08 pm
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Sheraton Dubai Creek or Jumeirah?
Which property would you stay at? Does one have better service over the other - or location that trumps the other?
Using points next weekend for transit nights in and out of DXB. Have 18 hours - so a little time to explore. Thoughts?
Thanks!
Using points next weekend for transit nights in and out of DXB. Have 18 hours - so a little time to explore. Thoughts?
Thanks!
Jan 20, 2011, 1:37 pm
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jumeirah is a much better property but the sheraton dubai creek is in a much better location....it all depends on what is more important to you....
Jan 20, 2011, 7:05 pm
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Yes and keep in mind the horrific traffic between the two. Actually I stopped going to Dubai several years ago so I'm just assuming it is still terrible. Back then it could be two hours to go out to Jumeriah or back at peak periods. I think it could be worse now, but not really sure.
Jan 20, 2011, 10:15 pm
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Yes and keep in mind the horrific traffic between the two. Actually I stopped going to Dubai several years ago so I'm just assuming it is still terrible. Back then it could be two hours to go out to Jumeriah or back at peak periods. I think it could be worse now, but not really sure.
With the metro opening and people leaving Dubai due to losing their jobs and bankruptcy, it has thinned traffic quite a bit.
Jan 21, 2011, 8:16 am
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I would go for Sheraton Jumerah, but if you want to spend your time in Dubai Mall then go to creek or Dar AlSandos (very cheap) they even transport from and to the airport free of charge and breakfast too.
I'm currently staying at the Grosvenor House (which is very close to the Sheraton Jumerah) and it would take time to get to the Dubai Mall but it's close to the Emirates Mall.
I'm currently staying at the Grosvenor House (which is very close to the Sheraton Jumerah) and it would take time to get to the Dubai Mall but it's close to the Emirates Mall.
Jan 22, 2011, 7:03 am
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I would go for Sheraton Jumerah, but if you want to spend your time in Dubai Mall then go to creek or Dar AlSandos (very cheap) they even transport from and to the airport free of charge and breakfast too.
I'm currently staying at the Grosvenor House (which is very close to the Sheraton Jumerah) and it would take time to get to the Dubai Mall but it's close to the Emirates Mall.
I'm currently staying at the Grosvenor House (which is very close to the Sheraton Jumerah) and it would take time to get to the Dubai Mall but it's close to the Emirates Mall.
Nov 15, 2011, 1:17 pm
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I will be in Dubai in December for 5 nights arriving on a Tuesday leaving on Sunday night (or is it Monday night 2AM).
We want to stay in SPG hotels but am having a tough time to find out where to stay as I do not know the area very well.
I do however would like to stay at the Sheraton Jumeirah for one or two nights as I have one FRN left which would other ways go to waste. I did look at the Grosvernor House but it is a bit to expensive at 1150AED per night, or is this really worth it for one or two nights?.
Which hotel (s) would you guys recommend for first time visitors to Dubai who want to sight-see and do all the touristy stuff? (we have no problem in hotel hopping a bit)
We want to stay in SPG hotels but am having a tough time to find out where to stay as I do not know the area very well.
I do however would like to stay at the Sheraton Jumeirah for one or two nights as I have one FRN left which would other ways go to waste. I did look at the Grosvernor House but it is a bit to expensive at 1150AED per night, or is this really worth it for one or two nights?.
Which hotel (s) would you guys recommend for first time visitors to Dubai who want to sight-see and do all the touristy stuff? (we have no problem in hotel hopping a bit)
Nov 15, 2011, 1:24 pm
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I will be in Dubai in December for 5 nights arriving on a Tuesday leaving on Sunday night (or is it Monday night 2AM).
We want to stay in SPG hotels but am having a tough time to find out where to stay as I do not know the area very well.
I do however would like to stay at the Sheraton Jumeirah for one or two nights as I have one FRN left which would other ways go to waste. I did look at the Grosvernor House but it is a bit to expensive at 1150AED per night, or is this really worth it for one or two nights?.
Which hotel (s) would you guys recommend for first time visitors to Dubai who want to sight-see and do all the touristy stuff? (we have no problem in hotel hopping a bit)
We want to stay in SPG hotels but am having a tough time to find out where to stay as I do not know the area very well.
I do however would like to stay at the Sheraton Jumeirah for one or two nights as I have one FRN left which would other ways go to waste. I did look at the Grosvernor House but it is a bit to expensive at 1150AED per night, or is this really worth it for one or two nights?.
Which hotel (s) would you guys recommend for first time visitors to Dubai who want to sight-see and do all the touristy stuff? (we have no problem in hotel hopping a bit)
i really like the grosvernor house but i usually stay at either one of the four points in bur dubai or sheikh zayed road....
the sheikh zayed road property is well located & close enough to most of the touristy stuff....