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Lonely Planet review
Old tends to mean tired in the spanking new city of Abu Dhabi, and this is certainly true of the city's oldest hotel. With a great central location and the opportunity of sharing in the five-star facilities of its neighbour, however, this hotel still holds its own among more budget-conscious clientele.
'First hotel in town' in this instance is not necessarily a compliment: left far behind in almost every respect by its younger siblings, Al-Ain Palace has very little of the palace left about it. That said, there are a number of good reasons why this hotel is a recommended budget choice, including the central location, some popular bars and, most of all, the opportunity to share the five-star treats of its owner's 'other hotel', the formidable Le Royal Meridien. Indeed, Al-Ain Palace backs on to the glamorous pool of its Le Royal cousin, and guests are invited to enjoy the luxury health club facilities. For something more low-key there's the ever popular Ally Pally pub-style bar. Quiet during the week, it metamorphoses at the weekend into the kind of venue that only solo men (or at least broad-minded couples) would appreciate.
Services & facilities
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Outdoor space
- Rooftop terrace
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - indoor
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Restaurant/Café
- Coffee shop or café
- Restaurant
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Luggage storage
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Cards accepted
- Mastercard mastercard
- Jcb international
- American express american express
- Carte blanche
- Visa visa
- Diners club
- Discover
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Concierge
- Concierge services
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Family
- Suitable for children
- Caters to families
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Shop
- Shopping on site
- Gift shops or newsstand
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Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Multilingual staff
- Room service (24 hours)
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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- Bar/lounge
- Nightclub
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Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hair salon
- Health club
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Currency exchange
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Recreation
- Billiards or pool table
- Pool table
- Billiards
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Non-smoking
- Designated smoking areas
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Parking
- Parking nearby
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
Description
Location. Al Ain Palace Hotel is located near the beach in central Abu Dhabi and close to Capitol Park, The Corniche, and Abu Dhabi Mall. Nearby points of interest also include Heritage Village and Marina Mall.
Hotel Features. Al Ain Palace Hotel's restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a children's pool, a health club, and a sauna. This 3-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers secretarial services, technology support staff, and limo/town car service. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Business services and concierge services are available. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/café, and multilingual staff. The property has designated areas for smoking. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2010.
Guestrooms. 110 air-conditioned guestrooms at Al Ain Palace Hotel feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer partial ocean, pool, or garden views. Beds come with Select Comfort mattresses and premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with handheld showerheads. They also offer makeup/shaving mirrors, scales, and complimentary toiletries. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to complimentary newspapers and safes, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones. 32-inch LCD televisions have premium satellite channels. Rooms also include complimentary bottled water and windows that open. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request in-room massages.