I was arriving in Dubai at around 2AM, and was departing back to the U.S. about 37 hours later, at 3PM. So I needed hotels for two nights. In the past my "go to" hotel in Dubai has been the Park Hyatt, given how close it is to the airport. However, Starwood is developing a…
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I can only imagine simply clad hit European/Russian women everywhere in this hotel. Families should not be allowed in this hotel.
Yay Credit !
Ben, Namu actually has one of the nicest happy hours in town, where it gets really filled up. Can't beat the view !
Did you manage to go for a walkabout the newly opened canal boardwalk? (which is shown in one of your photos)
I stayed at Westin Al Habtoor exactly on its opening day (non of suite were open yet, only standard room available which is quite compact/feel somewhat suffocated, so basically no upgrade available for Platinum). But I was pleased with the stay cos’ I was allowed to use all the facilities in W and St. Regis (so used W Gym and St Regis Spa & Swimming Pool). And instead of lounge, everything was complimentary anytime in 24 hours-open lobby cafe.
I find it hard to believe that there were japanese/korean wait staff. Maybe running the restaurant--but as the Help? Nö.
That's not actually one of their biggest suites lest people scream special treatment again 😛
It's the highest suite they would generally consider upgrading a favoured platinum (heavy 50/75/100 I guess, regular etc). The suite just below this category (Fantastic) is also in many ways a lot better since it does away with the partition and is more W-ey (crazy - bathtub in between, mirrors everywhere, better view almost...). Then they have 2/3 more suites below that are all unofficially in Plat upgrade pool (Studio, Marvelous, Fabulous) and then several above which are all considered Premium.
I am actually consistently surprised by how 'fair' and realistic all these upgrades are considering they know who you are. Perhaps there is something in policy that prevents them from offering unrealistic upgrades to reviewers?
We stayed here in 2013 and had a wonderful view of the Burj Al Arab and Atlantis Palm. It is one of our favourite hotels in the world, thanks for the memories!
Was being upgraded to the same W suite during my stay, spent my USD$100 F&B credit on L7 buffet lunch (LLP rates from Ford, appreciated), strongly recommended. Unlimited drinks for platinum guest from 5-8pm, they even sent me a huge birthday cake. Man... I love this hotel.