Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
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Lonely Planet review
Not entirely warranting its top dollar billing, Le Meridien is nonetheless a relaxed and comfortable (if somewhat odd) hotel. Conveniently situated near Abu Dhabi Mall and the rest of the commercial district, it also boasts a piece of beach, tennis courts and a large fitness centre.
The words 'quirky' and 'eclectic' spring to mind in describing Le Meridien's odd blend of French Art Nouveau and Arabic kitsch. With a majlis (Arabic tented seating area) and Moroccan fountain in the foyer, French bijoux lights dangling from the ceiling, and glass motifs that are more retro than nouveau, the guest may well forget that this is no-nonsense Abu Dhabi. The disorientation continues in the garden with an American sports bar, Turkish restaurant, French bistro and Thai cocktail bar. A bouncy castle takes pride of place on a patchy lawn, strolling bands of Filipino minstrels strum rock and roll, portable TV sets broadcast French news, and parrots squawk back in Arabic. These may all sound like negatives, but it has to be said that in a modern city with not too much history or character of its own, it's quite refreshing to come across a hotel that has both in heaps.
Services & facilities
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Cards accepted
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American express
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- Poolside bar
- Nightclub
- Bar/lounge
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Spa
- Spa services on site
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Hair salon
- Beauty services
- Sauna
- Spa tub
- Health club
- Full-service health spa
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Guest services
- Multilingual staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Room service (24 hours)
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in
- Porter/bellhop
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Shop
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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Family
- Babysitting or childcare
- Suitable for children
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Parking
- Free parking
- Valet parking
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Outdoor space
- Patio
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Barbecue grill(s)
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Recreation
- Tennis on site
- Marina on site
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
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Restaurant/Café
- Coffee shop or café
- Restaurant
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Atm/banking
- Currency exchange
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
Description
Location. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi is located near the beach in central Abu Dhabi and close to Abu Dhabi Mall, Khalifa Center, and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank. Additional points of interest include Fish Market and Port Mina Zayed.
Hotel Features. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi's restaurant serves lunch and dinner. 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, an indoor pool, a children's pool, a health club, and a spa tub. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 4-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and limo/town car service. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This Abu Dhabi property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Business services, tour/ticket assistance, and translation services are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a marina, and a coffee shop/café.
Guestrooms. 234 air-conditioned guestrooms at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi feature minibars and CD players. Accommodations offer city or sea views. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. 42-inch LCD televisions have satellite channels and DVD players. Rooms also include safes and windows that open. Guests may request in-room massages, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.