Crowne Plaza Dubai - Festival City, an IHG hotelvsFairmont The Palm
Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City and Fairmont The Palm, Dubai are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Fairmont The Palm, Dubai scores slightly better than Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City. Fairmont The Palm, Dubai has a TripExpert Score of 78 with recommendations from 6 sources such as Insight Guides, oyster.com and Jetsetter.
Crowne Plaza Dubai - Festival City, an IHG hotel
 Fodor's
 Time Out
 Oyster
Umm Ramool Rd, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The minimalist Asian-inspired decor and upscale facilities, including high-tech electronics, make the standard rooms at the Crowne Plaza some of the best options in the city." Full review
 "A new ‘city-centre’-type hotel, full of modern amenities (the glass-walled bathroom within the bedoom is pretty funky), suitable for short breaks and as a base for exploring the city." Full review
 Kid-Friendly
 "Luxury Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City is a stylish hotel sitting alongside scenic Dubai Creek, a scenic waterway plied by traditional dhows and luxury yachts." Full review
Fairmont The Palm
 Insight Guides
 Lonely Planet
 Time Out
 Star Service
 Oyster
 Jetsetter
 The Telegraph
 Condé Nast Traveler
 Afar Magazine
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai 72413, United Arab Emirates
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Having opened in style, with a launch party that saw Hollywood’s A-listers walk down the red carpet, this popular theme resort houses 1,373 lavish guest rooms and 166 suites." 
 "Think twice before spending your money here." 
 "There’s a colourful 3,000-piece glass sculpture in the lobby and the hotel has a unique, nautical-themed decor." Full review
 "Still, the Fairmont benefits from a solid mix of European and regional guests that flock to its recreational facilities and numerous dining outlets." Full review
 Kid-Friendly
 "Offers a genuine taste of high-class Dubai -- with the premium price tag to match." Full review
 "Contemporary sleep on Dubai’s man-made island, the Palm, with four swimming pools, a private beach and splurge-worthy spa." Full review
8.0
 "This beachfront hotel has a relaxed vibe but is still within easy reach of the city, with palm-shaded pools and views of Dubai Marina's skyscrapers in the distance." Full review
 "Set on the trunk of Dubai's famous palm, the Fairmont is popular with beach-vacationing families." Full review
 "Though the airport and city highlights are all a quick drive away, the Fairmont feels like a true getaway thanks to its setting on Palm Jumeirah island." Full review