Pros

  • Exclusive Dubai Marina location with beach within walking distance
  • Contemporary rooms range from Deluxe to a Three-Bedroom Apartment and include butler service
  • 14 on-site drinking and dining venues, including the famous Buddha Bar
  • On-site Retreat Spa with sauna, steam room, hot tub, and massage services
  • Private Level 5 lounge for Tower Two Premier Guests
  • Access to Le Royal Meridien’s private beach and amenities
  • Two outdoor pools with poolside services
  • On-site Rhodes W1 headed by Michelin-star chef Gary Rhodes
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Babysitting services are available
  • Car services and airport transfers can be arranged
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Cons

  • Not all rooms have balconies or terraces
  • Hotel does not have its own private beach on-site
  • Dress codes in some restaurants
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Bottom Line

Dubai’s 749-room luxury Grosvenor House is one of Dubai’s most iconic hotels, with two outdoor pools, an on-site spa, and private butler service. From traditional rooms to grand apartments with balconies, the hotel pays attention to details, which is evident from the hardwood and marble in guest rooms to the uber-trendy Buddha Bar, the hotel’s famous restaurant and nightclub offering some of the best food and nightlife in Dubai. Though Grosvenor House doesn’t have its own beach, guests have unrestricted access to the private beach at Le Royal Meridien, the hotel’s sister property, and the trendy shops lining The Walk are within a 15-minute walk. Guests should be aware that some of Grosvenor's nightclubs and bars are subject to restrictions and closures during Ramadan, the dates of which vary from year to year. Those looking for a full service resort might want to consider Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, which has stunning skyline views and a secluded vibe at the same price point as Grosvenor House.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool
  • Spa

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Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

Scene

Comfort and luxury with see-and-be-seen destinations on-site

The two concrete-and-glass towers soaring over Dubai Marina are iconic, from the Art Deco-inspired balconies to the striking blue lighting that bathes the hotel at night. Inside, each tower’s lobby is clad in off-white, tan, and brown marble top to bottom, while artsy design flourishes, like soaring bird sculptures and a giant bronze Arabian horse, add flair to the classically elegant spaces. Each lobby has plenty of comfortable seating with clean, modern lines amid hardwood accents, while the lobby bars make these areas an inviting place to have coffee or a drink. This hotel is a destination for tourists and ex-pats across Dubai, with hot-ticket venues like Buddha Bar -- one of Dubai’s most famous restaurant/night clubs -- and Rhodes W1, a chic yet inviting space that draws guests to Michelin-star chef Gary Rhodes' homey, British cuisine. Guests here include couples, families, and groups, as well as business travelers.

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Location

Trendy shops of The Walk and the beach within walking distance

Situated just off of the Dubai Marina, this hotel is well located for visitors looking to experience Dubai’s trendier side, with the upscale boutiques and restaurants of The Walk within a 15-minute walk or a 10-minute car ride from the hotel. The city’s free, public Marina Beach is about 20 minutes away on foot, though a free shuttle from the hotel runs to Le Royal Meridien, a sister property, and guests can use its private beach as well. The DMAC metro station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and trips to many of Dubai’s major sights, such as the Burj Khalifa, can take up to 50 minutes by metro (or 25 minutes by car). Mall of the Emirates, which has year-round indoor ski slopes, is 30 minutes from the hotel by metro. The vibrant souks of Al Ras are about an hour away, or about 40 minutes by car, while the Dubai International Airport can be reached in 30 minutes by taxi or an hour by metro.

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Rooms

Spacious, elegant rooms with private butlers and Bvlgari bath amenities

This hotel seamlessly blends inviting comfort and top-of-the-line amenities like private butlers. Rooms are spacious, with undulating striped carpets, dark-wood furniture with Art Deco accents, retro-silhouetted tan chairs, golden brown curtains, and rust-colored throw pillows for pops of color in the largely neutral spaces. All rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, free bottled water, DVD players, safes, work desks with ergonomic chairs, and coffeemakers. Rooms also feature hardwood closets and dressing areas, as well as excellent beds with duvets, plush bed runners, monogrammed pillows, and padded headboards. Superior and Premier Rooms have more space, as well as loveseats and coffee tables; several have balconies, and some have views of Dubai Marina. Higher-end rooms also offer more interesting art, like traditional pottery, complementing the abstract framed pieces adorning the walls in every room. Bathrooms are lovely, with off-white and dark marble tile work, large vanities with contemporary sinks, marble walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, separate bathtubs, terrycloth bathrobes, and luxury Bvlgari toiletries. Multi-bedroom apartments and suites are available and show great attention to detail -- from hardwood floors to full kitchens.

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Features

Two outdoor pools, spa, and on-site Buddha Bar, which draws a huge crowd

The hotel has 14 drinking and dining venues and offers full- and half-board bookings that provide deals in some of its restaurants, including Sloane’s, which serves an excellent buffet all day long (including breakfast). Buddha Bar, one of Dubai’s most famous and exclusive destinations, serves Japanese food in a Vietnamese-influenced space that draws a see-and-be-seen crowd in a relaxed ambience. Rhodes W1, one of Michelin-star winning chef Gary Rhodes’ international restaurants, offers British comfort food, while guests are welcome to sample everything from Turkish to Latin American cuisine in the hotel’s other dining spots. Since the hotel lacks its own beach, guests have unrestricted access to Le Royal Meridien’s private beach (and other features) by using the hotel’s scheduled shuttle. The on-site Retreat Spa includes nail and hair salons, as well as a men’s spa, and a full array of massage and luxury wellness treatments in a chic, relaxed Southeast Asian-inspired setting that includes a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Two stylish outdoor pools with terraces and poolside services, as well as two hardwood-floored fitness centers with personal training, group classes, and standard equipment offer plenty of opportunities to stay fit or relax. Guests staying in Premier Rooms in Tower Two have access to Level 5, an exclusive series of lounges with with comfortable seating and business amenities, as well as a free breakfast, cocktails, and refreshments in the evening. Babysitting services are available with advanced notice, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The hotel has seven on-site meeting rooms, as well as a business center, and can accommodate events of all sizes with full catering and audiovisual services available. The hotel’s 24-hour front desk and dedicated concierge can arrange car services and provide bookings throughout the city, and laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Guests should be aware that nightclubs and bars on premises are subject to restrictions and closures during Ramadan, the dates of which vary from year to year. Dress codes are also enforced in various areas of the hotel.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

Scene

Comfort and luxury with see-and-be-seen destinations on-site

The two concrete-and-glass towers soaring over Dubai Marina are iconic, from the Art Deco-inspired balconies to the striking blue lighting that bathes the hotel at night. Inside, each tower’s lobby is clad in off-white, tan, and brown marble top to bottom, while artsy design flourishes, like soaring bird sculptures and a giant bronze Arabian horse, add flair to the classically elegant spaces. Each lobby has plenty of comfortable seating with clean, modern lines amid hardwood accents, while the lobby bars make these areas an inviting place to have coffee or a drink. This hotel is a destination for tourists and ex-pats across Dubai, with hot-ticket venues like Buddha Bar -- one of Dubai’s most famous restaurant/night clubs -- and Rhodes W1, a chic yet inviting space that draws guests to Michelin-star chef Gary Rhodes' homey, British cuisine. Guests here include couples, families, and groups, as well as business travelers.

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Location

Trendy shops of The Walk and the beach within walking distance

Situated just off of the Dubai Marina, this hotel is well located for visitors looking to experience Dubai’s trendier side, with the upscale boutiques and restaurants of The Walk within a 15-minute walk or a 10-minute car ride from the hotel. The city’s free, public Marina Beach is about 20 minutes away on foot, though a free shuttle from the hotel runs to Le Royal Meridien, a sister property, and guests can use its private beach as well. The DMAC metro station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and trips to many of Dubai’s major sights, such as the Burj Khalifa, can take up to 50 minutes by metro (or 25 minutes by car). Mall of the Emirates, which has year-round indoor ski slopes, is 30 minutes from the hotel by metro. The vibrant souks of Al Ras are about an hour away, or about 40 minutes by car, while the Dubai International Airport can be reached in 30 minutes by taxi or an hour by metro.

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Rooms

Spacious, elegant rooms with private butlers and Bvlgari bath amenities

This hotel seamlessly blends inviting comfort and top-of-the-line amenities like private butlers. Rooms are spacious, with undulating striped carpets, dark-wood furniture with Art Deco accents, retro-silhouetted tan chairs, golden brown curtains, and rust-colored throw pillows for pops of color in the largely neutral spaces. All rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, free bottled water, DVD players, safes, work desks with ergonomic chairs, and coffeemakers. Rooms also feature hardwood closets and dressing areas, as well as excellent beds with duvets, plush bed runners, monogrammed pillows, and padded headboards. Superior and Premier Rooms have more space, as well as loveseats and coffee tables; several have balconies, and some have views of Dubai Marina. Higher-end rooms also offer more interesting art, like traditional pottery, complementing the abstract framed pieces adorning the walls in every room. Bathrooms are lovely, with off-white and dark marble tile work, large vanities with contemporary sinks, marble walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads, separate bathtubs, terrycloth bathrobes, and luxury Bvlgari toiletries. Multi-bedroom apartments and suites are available and show great attention to detail -- from hardwood floors to full kitchens.

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Features

Two outdoor pools, spa, and on-site Buddha Bar, which draws a huge crowd

The hotel has 14 drinking and dining venues and offers full- and half-board bookings that provide deals in some of its restaurants, including Sloane’s, which serves an excellent buffet all day long (including breakfast). Buddha Bar, one of Dubai’s most famous and exclusive destinations, serves Japanese food in a Vietnamese-influenced space that draws a see-and-be-seen crowd in a relaxed ambience. Rhodes W1, one of Michelin-star winning chef Gary Rhodes’ international restaurants, offers British comfort food, while guests are welcome to sample everything from Turkish to Latin American cuisine in the hotel’s other dining spots. Since the hotel lacks its own beach, guests have unrestricted access to Le Royal Meridien’s private beach (and other features) by using the hotel’s scheduled shuttle. The on-site Retreat Spa includes nail and hair salons, as well as a men’s spa, and a full array of massage and luxury wellness treatments in a chic, relaxed Southeast Asian-inspired setting that includes a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Two stylish outdoor pools with terraces and poolside services, as well as two hardwood-floored fitness centers with personal training, group classes, and standard equipment offer plenty of opportunities to stay fit or relax. Guests staying in Premier Rooms in Tower Two have access to Level 5, an exclusive series of lounges with with comfortable seating and business amenities, as well as a free breakfast, cocktails, and refreshments in the evening. Babysitting services are available with advanced notice, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. The hotel has seven on-site meeting rooms, as well as a business center, and can accommodate events of all sizes with full catering and audiovisual services available. The hotel’s 24-hour front desk and dedicated concierge can arrange car services and provide bookings throughout the city, and laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Guests should be aware that nightclubs and bars on premises are subject to restrictions and closures during Ramadan, the dates of which vary from year to year. Dress codes are also enforced in various areas of the hotel.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Beauty / Hair Salon

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Tennis Court

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