We have just returned from this hotel in Deira, Dubai where we had a great time. Our room was spacious with a large bathroom and small kitchenette. It was cleaned every day to a very high standard. Staff were friendly and helpful and all spoke good English. The hotel is only 10 mins drive from the airport, approx 30 mins walk from the creek, and about 15 mins walk to a large shopping mall and restaurants. It takes at least 45 mins by taxi to get to the beach in Jumeirah, mainly because of the constant traffic jams in the city. Our only criticism of this hotel would be that the breakfast buffet selection was pretty much the same every day, and was not of the standard that we would expect from a hotel of this class. Otherwise overall a good choice for a city holiday in Dubai.

Stayed at the Rimal Rotana Suites for end of Dec and first few days of jan 2008. Service at all times was excellent, the staff couldn't do enough for you. Breakfast (buffet) is served either indoors or outdoors depending on your preference. The rooms are a good size and clean. The pool area is small but we had no trouble getting a sun lounger. There was also a snack bar area at the rooftop pool from which you could order meals, drinks (non Alcoholic) etc.

Overall a very pleasent stay and the location is very convienent for sightseeing trips, shopping etc.

A Fantastic Holiday. Never been away from home for New Year. Left wet and cold England on Boxing Day hubby and kids (9 and 17)in tow. Arrived early the next day and was able to check in our suite as soon as we arrived which was great as we'd travelled through the night. Staff were brilliant could not be more helpful or kind to us all. Room, well what can I say. We have stayed in other hotels in Dubai which were lovely but this was a suite consisting of two bedroom ours a very good size, two bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Brilliant when you have a teenager. Although there were not alot of children staying (more for business) and pool was quite small we found our kids still enjoyed themselves and we did the usual trips to Wild Wadi etc. Breakfast were lovely and so was the food throughout the day. In the heart of Dubai we found everything within walking distance and alot of nice restaurants. We will definetely be staying again at the Rimal Rotana and would not hesitate to recommend to our friends and family.

I stayed in a spacious guest room with a kitchenette at the Rimal Rotana Suites for the entire month of November and also rented the meeting room for 4 weekends for a 12 day NLP business training.

From the moment I checked in to the time I left I received exceptional service. I have stayed in hotels (for business and pleasure) all over the world and I must say no hotel made me feel more welcomed than this one.

The staff at most good hotels are professional, but the Rotana staff were both helpful and warm in there interactions with me and all of the staff called me by name from the first day.

The breakfast (included in the room charge) was excellent with a wide variety of foods to choose from, and the lunches were great, too.

I would highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again, it truly is a five star hotel at four star prices.

Jerry Seavey
MindBridge International NLP Training Instute