Beach Rotana Hotel Towers, Abu Dhabi

The Cranley Report®: Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers

Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers, Abu Dhabi

Hotel Address

Tourist Club Area
PO Box 45200
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	- What's on 2005: Rodeo Grill - Favourite American speciality restaurant, Abu Dhabi - Trader Vic's - Favourite International Speciality Restaurant in Abu Dhabi - Business Travellers Awards: Best Business Hotel in Abu Dhabi

Hotel Opened	1993: Beach Wing, 2002: Tower Wing
Refurbishment	2005: Beach Wing fully refurbished, including room curtains, carpets and furniture, restaurants and business centre. Two beauty salons and a prayer room were opened.

Cranley Summary

Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group and is located in the heart of the capital's business and shopping districts on its own private sandy beach and has its own direct private access entrance to the Abu Dhabi Mall. Bodylines Leisure & Fitness Club offers gym, tennis, squash, studio and massage choices and there is a small water sports centre on the beach. The resort hotel has a wide range of restaurants and cafes on offer, offering speciality cuisine including Japanese, Italian, German and the signature Finz seafood restaurant located on the water's edge enjoying spectacular sea views. A range of accommodation options are available in a Beach Wing and a Tower Wing from 413 rooms and suites, as well as a choice of 152 apartments in Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bed configurations. The private beach stretch and the pool areas are particularly pleasant and are well laid out with palm trees, parasols and beach bars. The resort also houses extensive and well equipped conference and banquet facilities and is an ideal City Conference Resort

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Ideally located in the heart of the capital's business and shopping districts, the Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers is set on its own stretch of beach in the Tourist Club Area of Abu Dhabi, next to the Navy Gate on one side and a number of other international hotels to its other side, including the Marina Club followed by the Le Meridian. The beach is directly ahead and overlooks the Arabian Gulf and Al Reem Island in the distance. The entrance to the resort faces onto the Tourist Club and the city of Abu Dhabi, with the 'City Terminal' located just a short distance away where guests can check-in for their flight, including baggage deposit, for any of the major airlines. The resort is just 30 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Home to the prestigious Abu Dhabi Trade Centre complex, the resort is directly linked by an exclusive passageway to the Abu Dhabi Mall.

Airports
Distance	45 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi Transfers

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

Layout Description

The hotel is split into a 7 floor Beach Wing and the newer 13 floor Tower Wing. Guests should note the Tower wing floors are numbered from 8 to 20, so the firts floor is floor 8. One enters the hotel's impressive grand lobby area to find the check-in desks to the right, lobby shops to the left and a distant view of the gardens and the beach directly ahead. Leading off a passage at the back left of the lobby is Rodeo Grill, Prego's Intalian Restaurant and Benihana's, as well as the hotel's private entrance to the Abu Dhabi Mall. At the right back of the entrance lobby is the Cafe Columbia lounge, which also serves the main lobby seating area, and a passage leading past Trader Vic's, the Business Centre, Ladies and Mens salons, on to the Rosebuds and Brauhaus restaurants at the far right back. Bodylines Leisure & Fitness Club is a short walk along the beach pathway and is located past the children's play area, main pool and beach area just before the 2 tennis courts. Most of the extensive Conference facilities and Meeting rooms are located on the Mezzanine floor in the main hotel. The Suites are reached via a separate entrance about 100 metres from the main hotel entrance.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	Multi-lingual staff
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Transfers to the airport, city or elsewhere can be arranged with a private taxi service. All transfers are chargeable. There are generally 2 cars on immediate standby and others can be called with short notice, 24 hours a day.
Tours Arranged	The following tours are offered and are arranged on demand either once or twice a day on request with local agencies: Dubai City Tour Abu Dhabi City Tour Al Ain City Tour Desert Tour

Guest Relations	Standard Services
Concierge Services	The concierge has attained the Golden Key accreditation for its level of services, believed to be the only concierge service in Abu Dhabi to have attained this accreditation.
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours a day, expected to arrive within 15 minutes
Parking	Choice of complimentary under-cover or outside parking is available

Cranley Comment

A Guest Relations desk is located directly ahead as you enter the lobby. The lobby itself benefits from an impressive Grand atrium with wall-to-wall glass at its back to catch a glimpse of the distant lawn and beach area. To the immediate right is the concierge desk, followed by the check-in desks and then a passage leading past Trader Vic's restaurant, the business centre, two beauty salons and finally leading into the Rosebuds reataurant and the Brauhaus at its end. To the right back of the lobby is a passage leading past Rodeo Grill and Prego's restaurants, then splits to the left for a private entrance to Abu Dhabi Mall, just past Benihana's, and to the right for an exit to the garden and beach area. The main lobby is impressively decorated in eloborate style and enjoys a sense of grandeur. Snacks, teas, coffees and drinks are served in the lobby area from the adjoining Cafe Columbia.

Shops & Amenities

Description

The Hotel Shop: Located to the left of the main lobby area sells magazines, newspapers, cigars, beachwear and a good range of local gifts and memorabilia of Abu Dhabi, including scarves, handbags, wood camels and cups. Open 9:00 to 23:00

Damas Exclusive Jewellery: Located to the left of the lobby, ahead of the Hotel Shop, sells fine watches, bracelets, necklaces and other fine jewellery, with an emphasis on diamonds. Open 10:00 to 12:00 and 16:30 to 22:00

Tayyita: Located in the Bodylines Leisure & Fitness Club, sells gym and beachwear and sun lotions. Open 9:00 to 20:00

Ladies Saloon: Located at ground level next to the business centre offers cut, style, wax, manicure, pedicure and colouring. Open 9:00 to 22:00 (Friday 16:00 to 22:00)

Gents Saloon: Small salon located at ground level next to the business centre offers haircuts. Open 9:00 to 13:30 and 15:00 to 21:00 (Closed Friday)

Cranley Comment

There are a basic range of outlets within the Rotana Beach Hotel & Towers itself that include ladies and men’s salons, a hotel shop and jewellery store. The gym/beach store in the Bodylines Leisure & Fitness Club is a short walk along the outside walkway past the main pool. Importantly for this hotel, there is a direct and exclusive private entrance with security access from the hotel that leads directly into the extensive Abu Dhabi Mall where there are well over 100 further shops and amenities (including a 9 screen Cineplex) laid out over three floors.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	20 (Beach Wing 7 and Tower Wing 13)
Total Rooms	565 (including the apartments)
Elevators	5 (Beach Wing 2 and Tower Wing 3)
Rooms per Elevator	113
Total Staff	980
Staff per Room	1.7

Check-in Time	12:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availibility
Smoking Rooms	Beach Wing: 6th floor is non-smoking Tower Wing: 8th, 9th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th floors are non-smoking
Room Service	24 hours
Laundry Service	Express same-day or overnight service

Club or Executive Facilities

Rooms and Suites with Club Rotana facilities and services are located on floors 13 to 20 of the Tower Wing, with the Club Rotana Executive Lounge itself located on the 18th floor. The Club Rotana Lounge is open 6:00 to 2:00. Facilities and services provided include:

Private reception with express check-in/check-out
Complimentary Continental and American breakfast served daily 6:30 to 10:30
Selected beverages available throughout the day
Traditional High Tea served 16:00 to 17:00
Evening Canapes served 19:00 to 20:30
Complimentary selected alcoholic beverages served from 19:00 to 22:00 (limit of 4 complimentary drinks per guest)
(Alcoholic drinks are chargeable before 19:00 and after 22:00)
Complimentary Internet access throughout the day at 2 private kiosks (max use 20 minutes)
Selection of local and international newspapers, magazines and books
DVD player with DVD movies
Private conference room with a capacity of up to 10 delegates is complimentary for up to 1 hour and then chargeable at Dh100 per hour
Audio-visual equipment and other business services available including mobile phone renting
2 Items of pressing free of charge per room per day
Use of the Lounge's internet and meeting facilities

Cranley Comment

Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers has two wings where hotel accommodation is housed: A Beach Wing (which opened in 1993 when the resort was originally built) and a Tower Wing (built in 2002). Beach wing floors are numbered 1 to 7 and Tower wing floors are numbered from 8 to 20, so the first floor in the Tower block is the 8th floor. A range of accommodation types are available in the Beach and Tower wings with the majority of the rooms being Superior, Premier and Club Rotana rooms. The apartments are housed separately in the Beach Rotana Suites building, which is within the Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers complex but has a separate entrance that is a short walk from the outside of the hotel.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Superior	210	Ocean	Individually controlled airconditioning Multi-satellite colour TV Internet connection International direct dial telephone with voicemail Safe Mini bar Tea/coffee making facilities Working desk Balcony	2 Adults and 1 Child	30

Cranley Comment

Superior Rooms are elegantly furnished and are located in the Beach Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. There are 148 Superior King Rooms, which each have a King bed and 62 Superior Twin Rooms, which have twin beds. They are equipped with a stylishly looking working desk with internet connection. Superior Rooms all have a balcony overlooking the ocean, although the angle of the views differ from room to room. The room is furnished in a sophisticated style using dark wood furniture and with bedding and curtains in shades of red, brown and leather. The bathrooms are elgantly laid out in dark wood and marble and each have a bath with overhead shower.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Premier	60	Ocean	Individually controlled airconditioning Multi-satellite colour TV High speed Internet access International direct dial telephone with voicemail Dual port for voice and internet connection Safe Mini bar Refigerator Working desk Jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower Balcony	3 Adults	40

Cranley Comment

Premier Rooms are located in the Tower Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. There are 50 Premier King Rooms, which have a King bed and 10 Premier Twin Rooms, which have twin beds. They are equipped with a mini bar and refigerator. The rooms all have a balcony overlooking the ocean, although the angle of the views differ from room to room. The bathrooms each have a Jacuzzi bath and a separate walk-in shower. The Tower wing is the newer wing and enjoys a sophisticated look, which starts from its corridors and leads into the rooms, using dark wood themes, rich fabrics and marble in the bathrooms.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Club Rotana	88	Ocean	Individually controlled airconditioning 3 telephones with IDD and voice mail 24-hour dedicated, high-speed Internet access Dual port for voice and internet 25” interactive multi-satellite colour TV Working desk Safe Private bar Trouser-press Tea and coffee making facilities Jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower overlooking the sea Balcony Access to Club Rotana facilities and services	3 Adults	40

Cranley Comment

Club Rotana Rooms are located in the Tower Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. There are 73 Club Rotana King Rooms, which each have a King bed and 15 Club Rotana Twin Rooms, which have twin beds. The rooms all have a balcony overlooking the ocean, although the angle of the views differ from room to room. The Tower wing's rooms are modern and are laid out in dark wood and furniture and marble in the bathrooms. The bathrooms each have a Jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower overlooking the sea. The rooms also have a private bar. Club Rotana Rooms combine luxurious accommodation with personalised service and meeting facilities for the business traveller and guests staying in Club Rotana Rooms enjoy the benefit of Club Rotana services and facilities.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	15	Ocean	As per the Club Rotana Room (without Club facilities) but with the added benefit of being larger and with: Jacuzzi bath and walk-in rainforest massage shower	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children	55

Cranley Comment

Junior Suites are located either in the Beach Wing or the Tower Wing of the Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. The rooms all have a balcony overlooking the ocean, although the angle of the views differ from room to room. The rooms are again laid out in the traditional dark wood style and furnishings are in rich beige, red and leather. The suite also has a private bar. The bathrooms are laid out in marble and each have a Jacuzzi bath and walk-in massage shower. Junior Suites combine spacious, luxurious accommodation with a high level of personalised service.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Club Suite	14	Ocean	As per the Club Rotana Room with the added benefit of being larger and with: Jacuzzi bath and walk-in rainforest massage shower with window overlooking the sea	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children	55

Cranley Comment

Junior Club Suites are located in the Tower Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. The rooms all have a balcony overlooking the ocean beyond the lower level hotel buildings in front, although the angle of the views differ from room to room. The rooms are again laid out in the traditional dark wood style and furnishings in rich beige, red and leather. The suite has a private bar and the bathrooms are laid out in marble and each have a Jacuzzi bath and walk-in massage shower. Junior Suites combine spacious, luxurious accommodation with personalised service and meeting facilities for the business traveller. Guests staying in Junior Club Suites enjoy the benefit of Club Rotana services and facilities.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Suite	5	Ocean	Individually controlled airconditioning Multi-satellite colour TVs Separate Bedroom Internet connection International direct dial telephone with voicemail Safe Tea/coffee making facilities Trouser Press Working desk Separate Bedroom and Living Room	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children	55

Cranley Comment

Executive Suites are luxuriously furnished one bedroom suites and are located in the Beach Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. Executive Suites consist of one bedroom and a separate spacious living room both furnished in the typical dark wood style as the other rooms and in warm fabrics of beige, red and leather. The working desk is equipped with internet connection and the luxurious bathrooms laid out in light marble each have a bath and shower.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Diplomatic Suite	6	Ocean	As per the Executive Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: 2 Balconies 2 Baths, a shower and Jacuzzi A Dining table	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children	66

Cranley Comment

Diplomatic Suites are elegantly furnished one bedroom suites and are located in the Beach Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. They have 2 private balconies with sea views and consist of one bedroom and a spacious living/dining room area. Executive Suites are equipped with a working desk with internet connection. The bedroom and living room is laid out in dark furnishings and dark wood panelling and the bathrooms have 2 baths, a Jacuzzi and shower and are laid out in light marble.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Ambassador Suite	2	Ocean	As per the Diplomatic Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: Mini bar Refrigerator	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children	70

Cranley Comment

Ambassador Suites are elegantly furnished one bedroom suites and are located in the Beach Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. They have 2 private balconies with sea views and consist of a separate bedroom and a spacious living/dining room. Ambassador Suites are equipped with a working desk with internet connection, as well as having a mini bar and refrigerator. The bedroom and living room is laid out in dark furnishings and dark wood panelling and the bathrooms have 2 baths, a Jacuzzi and shower and are laid out in light marble.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Tower Suite	5	Ocean	As per the Junior Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: Flat screen TV DVD Player Separate bedroom and living room	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children	145

Cranley Comment

Tower Suites are spacious one bedroom suites located in the Tower Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. The suites all have a double balcony overlooking the ocean beyond the lower level hotel buildings in front and consist of a separate bedroom and a separate living room area, each with their own television units. The lounge has a two seat sofa and two side chairs upholstered in rich fabric and a darkwood dining table for 4. The bedroom is spacious and is also furnished in rich fabrics, curtains and carpet. The luxury marble and dark wood bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath and separate walk-in rainforest massage shower.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Club Rotana Suite	6	Ocean	As per the Junior Club Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: Flat screen TV DVD Player Separate bedroom and living room	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children	145

Cranley Comment

Club Rotana Suites are one bedroom suites located in the Tower Wing of Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers. The suites all have a double balcony overlooking the ocean beyond the lower level hotel buildings in front and consist of a separate bedroom and separate living room area, each with their own television units. The lounge has a two seat sofa and two side chairs upholstered in rich fabric and a darkwood dining table for 4. The bedroom is spacious and is also furnished in rich fabrics, curtains and carpet. The luxury marble and dark wood bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath and separate walk-in rainforest massage shower. Club Rotana Suites combine spacious, luxurious accommodation with personalised service and meeting facilities for the business traveller and guests staying in Club Rotana Suites enjoy the benefit of Club Rotana services and facilities.

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