Al Maha Rotana Suites, Abu Dhabi

The Cranley Report®: Al Maha Rotana Suites

Al Maha Rotana Suites, Abu Dhabi

Hotel Address

Hamdan Street
PO Box 5946
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Al Maha Suites

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Hotel Summary

Category

Apartment Hotel

Hotel Opened	2002
Refurbishment	2006: The hotel shop opened and a new massage room was added

Cranley Summary

Al Maha Rotana Suites is a well located and modern apartment hotel in downtown Abu Dhabi, close to the business and banking district and 5 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi Shopping Mall and two public beaches. It offers a choice of standard rooms, studio and one bed and two bed suites as well as various room interconnection options. City Cafe offers a 24 hour menu and full buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner. For functions, meetings and conferences there is a large Summit room and two modern boardrooms. Al Maha benefits from a rooftop swimming pool with city views and a well equipped Bodylines Gym. Guests also have access to the Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers' private beach as day guests at reduced rates. Al Maha Rotana does not serve alcohol on its premises.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Al Maha Rotana is located in downtown Abu Dhabi, close to the business and banking district with several international company headquarters located close by. It is only a 5 minute drive away from Abu Dhabi Shopping Mall, a 10 minute drive from the Abu Dhabi International Exhibitions Centre and 45 kilometres from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The Al Maha is also just 5 minutes away from 2 public beaches.

Airports
Distance	45 km
Airport Transfers	Chargeable transfers can be arranged by the Al Maha or Taxi Transfers

Cities and Sights
Distance	0 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi Transfers

Layout Description

Al Maha Rotana has 21 floors with the reception, lobby and concierge, City Cafe, hotel shop and car hire desk located on the ground floor. The business centre, banquet and meeting rooms as well as staff offices are located on the 1st floor. The ground and 1st floor share a tall open atrium providing a light airy feel to the lobby and first floors. the open atrium particularly benefits the 1st floor by creating an open modern feeling environment for meetings and conferences. The apartments and suites are located from the 2nd floor upwards with the penthouse residential suites located on the 20th floor. The Rooftop pool with adjoining jacuzzi, Aquarius Pool Bar, children's room, gym, games room, changing rooms and massage rooms are all located at rooftop level.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English and Arabic
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	24 hours. All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Arranged on request
Tours Arranged	A variety of activities can be arranged including Tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ajman, Dinner Cruises, Safari's to the Desert, Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains, a Night at the Races, Camel Riding, Sand Skiing, Snorkelling or Scuba Diving.

Guest Relations	Standard Services Car Hire Desk
Concierge Services	Standard Services Tours
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours, expected to arrive within 20 minutes. There is also a clinic located directly in front of Al Maha Rotana
Parking	Undercover parking provided free of charge

Cranley Comment

When entering the Al Maha Rotana, the hotel shop is to the immediate left, followed by the check-in and check-out reception desks. The lift banks are directly ahead of the main entrance, but are out of sight due to a partitioning. There is some casual seating in the lobby for guests. The car hire desk is located to the immediate right of the main entrance, as well as the City Cafe, which is open 24 hours. The ground and first floors share an open atrium, which provides a light and spacious feel to the lobby. This is enhanced by the use of light wood furniture, panneling and fittings and a marble floor, which together with a large modern style central chandelier creates a welcoming feel.

Shops & Amenities

Description

A small Hotel Shop is located on ground level and sells some basic amenities such as newspapers and magazines, open 12:00 to 21:00

Cranley Comment

The Al Maha Rotana is very well located in the centre of Abu Dhabi, benefitting from walking distance to several external shops and cafes. In addition, it is only a 5 minutes drive from the Abu Dhabi Shopping Mall.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	21
Total Rooms	288
Elevators	3
Rooms per Elevator	96
Total Staff	160
Staff per Room	0.6

Check-in Time	12:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late check-out at 14:00 subject to availibility
Smoking Rooms	10th, 11th and 12th floors are non-smoking floors
Room Service	24 hours No alcohol served
Laundry Service	Same day service if dropped-off before 09:00 Public Laundry Room: A small room is located in the car park basement area for use by all guests free of charge who either don't have a washing machine in their rooms or who would like a separate drying or ironing area. The laundry room is equipped with 3 washing machines and 3 dryers. There is also an ironing board with an iron available.

Cranley Comment

Al Maha has 288 luxury appointed Rooms and Suites. Standard Rooms, Junior Suites and Executive Suites are located on the 3rd to 19th floors. The layout of the accommodation from the 3rd to the 19th floor is the same throughout with three room/suite doors leading from each of the 4 corners from an enclave with its own additional door so the rooms can be linked. In the corners are a Standard Single, Twin and Junior Suite or 2 Standard Singles and a Junior Suite which can be interconnected with the outer door of the enclave used as the main entrance to the combined accommodation. There is an Executive one bedroom Suite located between each of the corner enclaves. The 4 Ambassador Suites are located on the 2nd floor together with 4 Standard Single Rooms, whilst the 4 Residential Suites are located on the penultimate 20th floor. All rooms and suites benefit from modern furnishing and have internet facilities. The Al Maha is located to afford all rooms a view of the city.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard Single	106	City	High Speed Internet 2 Telephones 50 Channel TV Kitchennette Mini-Bar (no alcohol stocked) Safe King size bed Walk-in shower Weight Scale Hairdryer	3 Adults	30

Cranley Comment

Standard Single Rooms have a King size bed and can be connected to a Junior Suite to create family accommodation. Rooms have a kitchennette equipped with a microwave oven, small wash up sink, mini-bar and coffee machine. There is a sitting area furnished with a lounge chair, as well as a working desk and chair complete with high speed internet access. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower, marble basin, bidet and WC. The rooms are furnished in a modern style in light wood and carpet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard Twin	34	City	As per the Standard Single except that Standard Twin Rooms have 2 Double beds	4 Adults	30

Cranley Comment

Standard Twin Rooms have 2 Double beds and can be connected to a Junior Suite to create family accommodation. Rooms have a kitchennette equipped with a microwave oven, small wash up sink, mini-bar and coffee machine. There is a sitting area furnished with a lounge chair, as well as a working desk and chair complete with high speed internet access. Bathrooms have a walk-in shower, marble basin, bidet and WC. The rooms are furnished in a modern style in light wood and carpet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	68	City	As per the Standard Single Room with the added benefit of being larger and with: Open plan studio living and bedroom area Fully equipped Kitchen Bathtub with overhead shower	4 Adults	52

Cranley Comment

Junior Suites are studio suites with an open plan bedroom area and living area and can be interconnected to Standard Single and Twin rooms to create family accommodation. Suites have a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, 2 plate cooker, full length refrigerator, cutlery, washing-up sink and coffee machine. The living area is furnished with a 2-seat sofa, armchair with footrest, lounge chairs and coffee table, a dining table with seating for 4 and a working desk and chair complete with internet access. The bedroom has a King size bed, whilst the bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower, marble basin, bidet and WC. Junior Suites are quite spacious and benefit from large windows that afford it ample light during the day.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Suite	72	City	As per the Junior Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: Separate bedroom and living room Additional TV with a TV cabinet Separate bath and separate walk-in shower Additional telephone	5 Adults	66

Cranley Comment

Executive Suites are one bedroom suites. The key difference from the Junior Suite is therefore that in the case of the Executive Suites, the lounge area and bedroom are separate rooms. Suites have a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, 2 plate cooker, full length refrigerator, cutlery, washing-up sink and coffee machine. The living area is furnished with a 2-seat sofa, armchair with footrest, lounge chairs and coffee tables, a dining table with seating for 4 persons, TV cabinet and a working desk and chair complete with internet access. The separate bedroom has a King size bed and TV, whilst the bathroom has a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower, marble basin, bidet and WC. The furnishing for these suites is in light wood, carpet and curtain.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Ambassador Suite	4	City	As per the Executive Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: Master Bedroom with King size bed Additional 2nd Bedroom with Twin beds Master Bathroom with separate bathtub and walk-in shower Additional bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower TV in all rooms	5 Adults	117

Cranley Comment

Ambassador Suites are two bedroom suites with a separate living area. Suites have a well-equipped open plan kitchen area with a microwave oven, 2 plate cooker, full length refrigerator, cutlery, washing-up sink and coffee machine. The living area is furnished with sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables, a dining table with seating for 6 and an office area with a working desk and 2 chairs complete with internet access. The master bedroom has a King size bed and TV, whilst the bathroom has a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower, marble basin, bidet and WC. The additional bedroom has twin beds, whilst the bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower. The furnishing for these suites is in light wood, carpet and curtain.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Residential Suite	4	City	As per the Ambassador Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: Additional 3rd bedroom with King size bed Additional TV Storage Room	6 Adults	198

Cranley Comment

Residential Suites are located on the 20th floor and are three bedroom suites decorated in a modern, contemporary style with Persian carpets on marble flooring. Suites have a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, 2 plate cooker, full length refrigerator, cutlery, washing-up sink and coffee machine. The living area is furnished with sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables, a dining table with seating for 8 and an office area with a working desk and 2 chairs complete with internet access. The master bedroom has a King size bed, TV and a sitting area, the second bedroom has a King size bed and the third bedroom has twin beds. There are two bathrooms, one having a separate bathtub and walk-in shower, whilst the additional bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

City Cafe

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	120 Inside
Opening Times	An a-la-carte menu is served 24 hours and a buffet is served at the following set times: Breakfast: 06:00 to 11:00 Lunch: 11:00 to 15:00 Dinner: 18:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking area at the end of the restaurant
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu available. High Chairs available on request.
Breakfast Options	Buffet Breakfast

Cranley Comment

City Cafe is an informal and casual, but stylish café that serves an à la carte menu 24 hours a day and an impressive selection of buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a live cooking station. A selection of confectionary is also available, served with a range of teas and coffees. City Cafe offers theme nights with specific country cuisine served on selected evenings, for example an Italian night. The Cafe also benefits from two lounges at either end of the cafe where guests can relax. The cafe opens onto an outside terrace which is particularly pleasant in the mornings and evenings. No alcohol is served at City Cafe.

Bars

Number of Bars

Aquarius

Bar Type	Pool Bar
Bar Capacity	Outside Bar
Opening Times	07:00 - 22:00
Dress Codes	Casual / Swimwear

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	Outside Bar
Admissions Policy	Children Allowed

Cranley Comment