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XVA Art Hotel vs Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, XVA Art Hotel ranks significantly higher than Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. XVA Art Hotel ranks #3 in Dubai with accolades from 11 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.

XVA Art Hotel
XVA Art Hotel
8 / 10
Al Fahidi Quarter, formerly Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $68 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Inside the Bastakiya old quarter area, XVA is one of the best inexpensive finds in Dubai." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Artsy expatriates are drawn to XVA, especially on a Wednesday, when it plays host to offbeat art-house films and lectures."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Dubai's first boutique hotel still has a faithful following of trendy guests, and it's easy to see why." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"No other paid accommodation in Dubai can compete with the XVA Gallery’s authentic Arabian offering."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This elegant hotel in a restored courtyard house is full of atmosphere. The stylish hotel rooms are minimalist in design."
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Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
7 / 10
The Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent road 55558, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $249 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa is a five-pearl low-rise hotel situated on the East Crescent of Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Palm Jumeirah has some of the most expensive hotel real estate in Dubai, but the Sofitel offers a good balance between luxury, convenience, and price." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A well-furnished beach, an infinity pool, a sky-deck pool, an indulgent spa and a 24-hour gym tick all the leisure boxes at this high-rise Palm Jumeirah hotel." Full review