W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island vs The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi scores significantly higher than The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal. Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi is ranked #4 in Abu Dhabi with accolades from 9 reviews such as The Telegraph, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
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Yas Island Leisure Drive, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $123 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"This 499-room hotel has brave-new-world bravado and future-is-now daring to spare."
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Time Out
"This elegant five-star hotel is among the best known in the capital, with distinct architecture and chic interior design."
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Gayot
"Just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabiâ's lively city center, the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi boasts a truly unique location that straddles both land and water."
Lonely Planet
"The most visually dramatic addition to Abu Dhabi's hotelscape sits in pole position on Yas Island, not far from the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi theme park."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 499-room luxury Yas Viceroy is the world's only hotel built over a Formula One racetrack."
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The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
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Al Maqta Area, PO Box 91888, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
From $270 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Situated far from the city center in a quieter, more upscale area designed for peace and quiet, this breathtaking new resort incorporates guest rooms and residential accommodations."
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For a Ritz-Carlton, this hotel hits the high marks, but many of the staff seem a bit green at reception or when called upon for special requests.
Gayot
"An opulent beachfront resort uniting signature Ritz-Carlton service with a beautiful Middle Eastern setting."
The Telegraph
7.0
"One of the most opulent hotels in Abu Dhabi."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Forbes Travel Guide is embarking on a global expansion of its Star Ratings. Come back soon to learn more about this property and find out which rating it earned."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This mammoth hotel, with one of the biggest pools we've seen in the UAE, a slice of private beach and rooms which come with big balconies and marble-clad bathrooms."
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