Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi
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Lonely Planet review
Fit for a king (or for that matter an empress, an emir or a sultan), which is just as well because that is principally what this regal, super-luxurious hotel was built for. Despite regal prices, it is fully booked months in advance.
At Emirates Palace there's far more of the 'Palace' than of the 'Emirates'. Indeed, the enormous, multi-winged, cupola-clad red stone building could be mistaken for a flight of 19th-century Orientalist fancy from Western Europe rather than anything distinctively Emirati. That's not a criticism: one rarely encounters such an ambitious horizontal building project these days and one has to admire the audacity of the domed gate houses and flying ramps en route to the foyer. The night lights alone, stencilling the arches of all 302 luxury rooms, 40 suites, 16 palace suites and four presidential suites, are worth a visit. Whether the Palace offers the best choice of accommodation depends on whether a guest is looking for comfort or for an experience. This majestic hotel offers both, but the long walks between bed and supper can strain one's patience after a long day at the office.
Services & facilities
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Parking
- Valet parking
- Secure parking
- Free parking
- Parking garage
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Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
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Spa
- Hair salon
- Health club
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Sauna
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Full-service health spa
- Beauty services
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
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Guest services
- Room service (24 hours)
- Multilingual staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Express check-in
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour assistance
- 24-hour front desk
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Recreation
- Tennis on site
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Arcade/game room
- Outdoor tennis courts 4
- Marina on site
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Kids club
- Children's club
- Supervised childcare/activities
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
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- Nightclub
- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
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Cards accepted
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Diners club
- American express
- Jcb international
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Outdoor space
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Garden
- Rooftop terrace
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Shop
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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Family
- Babysitting or childcare
- Caters to families
- Suitable for children
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Swimming pool
- Swim-up bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Pets
- Pets not allowed
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Atm/banking
- Currency exchange
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Restaurant/Café
- Coffee shop or café
- Restaurant
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
Description
Location. Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi is located on the beach in Abu Dhabi, close to Open Beach, Marina Mall, and Heritage Village. Other points of interest near this luxury hotel include Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club and Khalidiyah Mall.
Hotel Features. Dining options at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a spa tub. The property's full-service health spa has massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5-star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Abu Dhabi property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, a ballroom, and exhibit space. For a surcharge, the property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Business services, wedding services, limo/town car service, and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a marina, and a concierge desk.
Guestrooms. 394 air-conditioned guestrooms at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi feature minibars and CD players. All accommodations have balconies. Beds come with premium bedding. All rooms include separate sitting areas along with sofa beds and desks. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with handheld showerheads. They also offer bidets, makeup/shaving mirrors, and designer toiletries. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to complimentary newspapers and laptop-compatible safes, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail. High-definition televisions have premium satellite channels and DVD players. Also included are complimentary bottled water and safes. Guests may request in-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hypo-allergenic bedding. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.