Pros

  • In budget-friendly Bur Dubai near Meena Bazaar
  • Contemporary studios with sofa beds and fully equipped kitchenettes
  • Rooms have combo washer/dryers, fridges, and microwaves
  • Rooftop pool with children's pool and loungers
  • Casual on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Sauna, steam room, and well-equipped gym
  • Breakfast buffet includes cooked-to-order eggs (extra fee)
  • Room service and 24-hour concierge service.
  • Free parking and free shuttle service to nearby beach
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Not most attractive part of town, far from downtown
  • Far from downtown in a less-attractive neighborhood
  • About a 15-minute walk to nearest metro
  • Bathrooms are narrow and a little dated
  • Rooftop pool is small and "spa" has no treatment rooms
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Bottom Line

The upper-middle-range Savoy Central Hotel Apartments draws guests with 154 compact but contemporary suites. All have sofa beds and generously equipped kitchenettes featuring microwaves, hobs, fridges, dishes, and even washer/dryers, though bathrooms are a little small and comparatively dated. Extra property features -- a rooftop pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a nicely equipped gym -- are nice perks that are atypical for an apartment-style property. The hotel's restaurant serves a good breakfast buffet (for a fee), plus lunch and dinner. The property's neighborhood is a bit far from downtown and a 15-minute walk from the metro, but there are still plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, including a 24-hour supermarket. Travelers looking for more on-site amenities and simpler rooms might consider the nearby Howard Johnson Hotel - Bur Dubai.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Savoy Central Hotel Apartments

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Contemporary apartment-style hotel with rooftop pool

The Savoy Central Hotel Apartments is situated in a fairly unremarkable seven-story beige building featuring inset balconies on the facade facing the street. The inside is bright and contemporary, thanks in part to extensive renovations finished in late 2014. A small lobby lounge area offers long, square couches for guests to relax, though people are more likely to congregate around the breakfast buffet or the rooftop pool. But guests are drawn in less by the amenities and more by the generously equipped suites that attract a range of travelers, including couples, families, and some business guests, some looking to save money with DIY cooking and others looking for a home-away-from-home during longer stays. 

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Location

In budget-friendly Bur Dubai, a bit far from downtown and the metro

This property is situated in Bur Dubai near Khalid Bin Waleed al Waleed, a busy main thoroughfare lined with banks and computer shops. The neighborhood features a dense road network packed with low-rise buildings, offices, and residences, though there are also plenty of shops and restaurants in walking distance from the hotel, including a 24-hour supermarket next door, ideal for guests who want to make use of their kitchens. While this is certainly not the glitzy part of Dubai -- indeed some areas feel a little rundown -- the spot is still somewhat popular among budget tourists and business travelers. 

Nearby attractions include Meena Bazaar (12-minute walk), Dubai Creek (15-minute walk), and the Dubai Museum (18-minute walk). The metro is a bit of a hike, about a 15-minute walk to Al Fahidi Station. It's at least a 45 minute trip to downtown attractions like Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall via public transit or a 15- to 30-minute drive, depending on traffic. Dubai International Airport will also take about 15- to 30-minutes via car. On-site parking is free, and the hotel offers free daily shuttle service to a nearby beach.

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Rooms

Contemporary studios with fully equipped kitchenettes, washer/dryers, and sofa beds 

Compact but apartment-like, the generously equipped suites are made up of sitting areas with sofa beds, kitchenettes, and bathrooms. Decor is tasteful and contemporary, thanks in part to late 2014 renovations, with a neutral color palette of brown and beige enlivened by turquoise accents like upholstered chairs and throw pillows. Bedroom and sitting areas feature striped carpeting, while kitchen areas have tiled floors and dark brown wood laminate cabinets. Black-and-white tiled bathrooms are narrow and can feel a tad dated; they feature simple combination showers and tubs. 

All rooms are air-conditioned and have small desks and dining tables, 27-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, in-room safes, combo washer/dryers, and irons and ironing boards. Kitchenettes are equipped with microwaves, toasters, coffee/tea facilities, hot plates, and fridges with freezers along with cookware and dinnerware. Robes, hairdryers, and individual toiletries are included in bathrooms. Some interconnecting rooms are available and some rooms have balconies with space for two to sit.

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Features

Rooftop pool, decent restaurant, and wellness amenities

For an apartment-style hotel, the Savoy Central has a nice set of amenities, though they're all fairly standard for properties in this area. There's a decent restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The buffet is not necessarily included in the room rate, but most agree it's reasonably price with a nice range of options, including cooked-to-order eggs. 

The hotel features a modestly sized rooftop pool with a cordoned off children's pool. It's surrounded by loungers (guests suggest arriving early to snag one) plus cafe tables and chairs. Spa facilities include a sauna and steam room, plus a decent gym with a range of cardio machines and weight-lifting equipment, including a full rack of free weights.  

The hotel offers 24 hour reception, 24-hour concierge service, room service (during limited hours), currency exchange, and laundry and shoe-shine service. Babysitting can be arranged. The hotel provides free parking and free shuttle service to a nearby beach and can arrange airport transfers. Wi-Fi throughout is free.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Savoy Central Hotel Apartments

Scene

Contemporary apartment-style hotel with rooftop pool

The Savoy Central Hotel Apartments is situated in a fairly unremarkable seven-story beige building featuring inset balconies on the facade facing the street. The inside is bright and contemporary, thanks in part to extensive renovations finished in late 2014. A small lobby lounge area offers long, square couches for guests to relax, though people are more likely to congregate around the breakfast buffet or the rooftop pool. But guests are drawn in less by the amenities and more by the generously equipped suites that attract a range of travelers, including couples, families, and some business guests, some looking to save money with DIY cooking and others looking for a home-away-from-home during longer stays. 

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Location

In budget-friendly Bur Dubai, a bit far from downtown and the metro

This property is situated in Bur Dubai near Khalid Bin Waleed al Waleed, a busy main thoroughfare lined with banks and computer shops. The neighborhood features a dense road network packed with low-rise buildings, offices, and residences, though there are also plenty of shops and restaurants in walking distance from the hotel, including a 24-hour supermarket next door, ideal for guests who want to make use of their kitchens. While this is certainly not the glitzy part of Dubai -- indeed some areas feel a little rundown -- the spot is still somewhat popular among budget tourists and business travelers. 

Nearby attractions include Meena Bazaar (12-minute walk), Dubai Creek (15-minute walk), and the Dubai Museum (18-minute walk). The metro is a bit of a hike, about a 15-minute walk to Al Fahidi Station. It's at least a 45 minute trip to downtown attractions like Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall via public transit or a 15- to 30-minute drive, depending on traffic. Dubai International Airport will also take about 15- to 30-minutes via car. On-site parking is free, and the hotel offers free daily shuttle service to a nearby beach.

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Rooms

Contemporary studios with fully equipped kitchenettes, washer/dryers, and sofa beds 

Compact but apartment-like, the generously equipped suites are made up of sitting areas with sofa beds, kitchenettes, and bathrooms. Decor is tasteful and contemporary, thanks in part to late 2014 renovations, with a neutral color palette of brown and beige enlivened by turquoise accents like upholstered chairs and throw pillows. Bedroom and sitting areas feature striped carpeting, while kitchen areas have tiled floors and dark brown wood laminate cabinets. Black-and-white tiled bathrooms are narrow and can feel a tad dated; they feature simple combination showers and tubs. 

All rooms are air-conditioned and have small desks and dining tables, 27-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, in-room safes, combo washer/dryers, and irons and ironing boards. Kitchenettes are equipped with microwaves, toasters, coffee/tea facilities, hot plates, and fridges with freezers along with cookware and dinnerware. Robes, hairdryers, and individual toiletries are included in bathrooms. Some interconnecting rooms are available and some rooms have balconies with space for two to sit.

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Features

Rooftop pool, decent restaurant, and wellness amenities

For an apartment-style hotel, the Savoy Central has a nice set of amenities, though they're all fairly standard for properties in this area. There's a decent restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The buffet is not necessarily included in the room rate, but most agree it's reasonably price with a nice range of options, including cooked-to-order eggs. 

The hotel features a modestly sized rooftop pool with a cordoned off children's pool. It's surrounded by loungers (guests suggest arriving early to snag one) plus cafe tables and chairs. Spa facilities include a sauna and steam room, plus a decent gym with a range of cardio machines and weight-lifting equipment, including a full rack of free weights.  

The hotel offers 24 hour reception, 24-hour concierge service, room service (during limited hours), currency exchange, and laundry and shoe-shine service. Babysitting can be arranged. The hotel provides free parking and free shuttle service to a nearby beach and can arrange airport transfers. Wi-Fi throughout is free.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Smoking Rooms Available

  • Spa

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