As I’ve written about in the past, there are some crazy good hotel deals in Abu Dhabi in the summer. The great rates aren’t really surprising, given the 110+ degree temperatures which are common in the UAE in summer.
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@ atreug -- Whoops, DEFINITELY wrong link (though my other entertainment for the day). 😀
Updated, thanks.
Hey lucky, glad to see you liked this hotel! I'm staying in the same class of room with a breakfast package (and will likely be on a Hyatt Diamond challenge). Managed to BRG a good rate too! Looking forward to it! Thanks for the review.
They use June Jacobs products in the suites.
They also had a complimentary happy hour of sorts at the pool when I was there in February. One free drink which was rather large and loaded with booze, and appetizers that they kept bringing out. Maybe they got rid of that?
@ The Mystery Traveler -- Hmm, really? Wouldn't be the first time I missed out on free drink benefit I wasn't made aware of (also happened at Grand Hyatt Cannes). That being said, never actually saw the pool bar open, so maybe it's closed in summer due to the heat?
I clicked through to the 18 Degrees menu. Its restricted diet designations are the most bizarre I've ever seen and make me wary. Few items are marked gluten-free, except one whose second ingredient is bulgur, which is wheat. Very few items are marked as nut-free, although many look as if they would be naturally nut-free. Restaurants lose credibility by superficially and inaccurately catering to those with food allergies. This place should either correct or remove the allergen signs. I think their designation of locally caught, sustainable fish is cool, though.
God, that looks awful. A typical business hotel with no character whatsoever. Dust around, no view, 120 degrees. Sounds great. Sorry, but what exactly did you like there?
@ Andrew -- Would you prefer a Hyatt Place in a small town near an interstate?
Lucky, this is an awesome review of the Abu Dhabi Hyatt. When I visited this area, I saw this hotel being constructed from my taxi ride back to my hotel. Thanks to your review, I may have a return voyage to Abu Dhabi.
PS, did you manage to visit Ferrari World? This is definitely a lifetime experience, and you should go for the VIP Pass which lets you go to the front of the line for every ride. With the VIP Pass, I rode the Formula Rossa ten times in a row, which is quite impressive going at 225 mph.
I share your feeling of being perplexed by these shallow sinks (also at either Costco or Sam's, I'm not sure which). It feels like you're getting re-contaminated while you're washing your hands.
I think the "official" name for the "portable" shower is "hand-held" shower.
Nice review.
What is there to tell you that this is a Hyatt Regency (i.e. in your captions)?
Another question about staying in hotels - would you ever actually use the bath? 😉
I took 20 people for dinner there once. Place was empty and after being seated for 15 mins no one acknowledged us as they walked by. Fed up we left for another place. Other than that the hotel was cool.
I've eaten at 18 Degrees a couple of times and the food has always been exceptional (and quite reasonably priced for the quality). Service has been friendly but a bit unpolished and unorganised. Overall though, I share your positive impression of the hote.
Looks pretty nice for the price. And you are absolutely right about Hyatt hotel pricing - not very cheap; I guess My Elite Rate would help with that.
Do the curtains behind the bathtub open up to the room or is there a view outside?
@ davidb -- Theoretically there's a view, though due to the shape of the building it's not actually that great.