“Long weekend October 2008”

We stayed in the cheapest fare room but it was still very impressive: good bed, amazing balcony, amazing bathroom. Great views of the water and Mosque. The infinity pool is stunning. Room servie is the same as eating in restaurants. Try the large Meze. All staff are very corteous. The food buffets are good. The poolside food isnt great and not a great variety of drinks. Cocktails not great. The beach is pleasant. Watch out, everything inside the hotel is expensive and there is no alternative sources of food, etc... nearby.

“Luxurious hotel with surprisingly cheap food!”

Very impressed with the service at every level, including immediate assistance with an angry taxi-driver upon getting dropped off. The cocktails by the pool were very cheap for the Gulf and the room service was exceptional value too. Nice big rooms, absolutely no complaints it was a great stay and would choose it again. Much preferred over the stuck-up attitude at other expensive hotels in Abu Dhabi.

“One night stopover”

Very nice hotel you need to be on 3rd flr or above to get a good view of the Grand Mosque an eye catching local attraction (open for tours every morning except friday. The souq next door has number of very nice restaurants although the shopping is still to be fully let. Not much to see near by you would need to get taxi to Emirates place Marin Mall approx 30 AED.

“Sensational Hotel”

Although I was there for a very limited and busy business trip, the qualities of the hotel were glaringly obvious. Extremely good staff. Rooms are sensational Food is excellent. I am not a buffet person yet thoroughly enjoyed the lunch time buffet. The selection was massive and always fresh. This is a top class hotel. I will most definitely return

“5* hotel, great if you just want a sunny break”

If what you are looking for is a relaxing break in the sun in a top quality hotel then this is a great choice. The hotel is away from the main building site that is Abu Dhabi city, it is on a waterfront with a beach and has a choice of pools. The hotel has a good range of facilities and restaurants, albeit the specialist restaurants are not cheap. If you do want to go into the city to go shopping or eat at other restaurants then it is not too far and taxis are cheap.

“Will definatley return”

This hotel rates as one of the best we have stayed in. We were upgraded to an apartment which was really nice. All the staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. It is a bit far from the centre of Abu Dhabi but as taxis are so cheap it doesn't matter and it is nice to be away from the hussle and bustle when having your relaxing time.

“Abu Dhabi's best Hotel”

I went with my family including 4 children. When we landed we were picked up via their limo service from the airport. The Hotel is 15 minutes drive from the airport. This Hotel is worth every penny you pay for. The rooms are very nice and clean. The service is 1st class. For business people their have a desk and free internet connection. Their have souk next door and you can go via boat. Their also have free shuttle service to the malls 4 trips a day. The swimming pool is good with kids pool next to it and a life guard at all times. They also had a kids club.

“Perfection!”

Could not fault this superb hotel and its attentive staff. I would highly recommend you to stay here if you want a relaxing, do nothing holiday.

“Shangri-la Hotel is an icon of high quality”

This hotel although is about 20 km from Abu Dhabi city center but is by itself provide the more than what you can expect. However, you need to rent a car for easy transportation from and to the city

“A very good 5* hotel”

What can I say - they got everything spot on. I particularly like the steak for breakfast! The staff were attentive, the rooms really well designed and the restaurants absolutely excellent.