Fairmont Bab Al BahrvsHoward Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is the choice of most reviewers compared to Howard Johnson Hotel Abu Dhabi. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is ranked #12 in Abu Dhabi with praise from 4 reviews including oyster.com, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
Tablet
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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Between The Bridges, Abu Dhabi 114304, United Arab Emirates
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Time Out "A large, glass monolith impresses with its great steakhouse courtesy of Marco Pierre White. Surprisingly homely, with great views over the creek." Full review
Star Service "The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (which means "gateway to the sea") is Fairmont's first hotel in Abu Dhabi." Full review
i
It has 27,000 sq ft of function space and avoids the traffic congestion of the downtown area.
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 369-room luxury Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is a high-end, exclusive hotel with fantastic views of Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque." Full review
Tablet "Situated on the beachfront, facing the silhouette of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, it’s a proper business hotel, with contemporary design and hundreds of smartly outfitted rooms and suites." Full review
Jetsetter "Waterfront retreat overlooking Abu Dhabi Creek with butler service and tons of outdoor activities on two private beaches." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Take a strikingly modern facade combined with exceptional service and a pristine beachfront locale and you’ve got the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Fairmont Bab Al Bahr." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With stark glass facade and rectilinear night-lighting, this hotel resembles an office complex but...dramatic chandeliers and textured surfaces signal a sophisticated accommodation." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"In case you’ve been living under a rock, here’s a quick update: Abu Dhabi is the luxury capital of the Middle East. In addition to its extravagant hotels and high-end shopping scene, the..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Checking into this contemporary five-star resort, you'll be immediately treated to a fantastic beachfront view of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which sits just across the Khor Al Maqta waterway"
Independent "Other five-star hotels include Shangri-La (doubles from £203, room only) and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr (doubles from £147, room only)"
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Shk Khalifa Street, PO Box 73095, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $52/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "With a central location and attractively furnished comfortable rooms, there is much to recommend. ... There are more bars and nightclubs in the hotel than one could visit in a month of Thursdays."
i
The 17th-floor disco attracts all comers and as such it may be preferable to avoid sleeping on the 16th floor.
DK Eyewitness "With several bars and clubs on site, this hotel sees a lot of action in the evenings, but isn’t really suitable for families."
