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The Cranley Report®: Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi
Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Hotel Address
P.O.Box 44486
Khalifa Street
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Contact Details
Telephone: +971 2 626 2700
Fax: +971 2 626 0333
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Awards Won 2007
Time Out Award
Best Middle East & North African Restaurant (Marakesh Restaurant)
What’s On
Favourite Arabian / Lebanese / Iranian Restaurant in UAE.
Hotel Opened
 2002
Refurbishment 2008 Gym
Cranley Summary
The Millennium Hotel is a city centre hotel located on Khalifa Street in the heart of the business district of Abu Dhabi. It is a tower design arranged over twenty floors with views over the Corniche and Ocean. The hotel has 6 different types of accommodation, Deluxe, Superior and Club Rooms and a variety of suites. Guests staying in the Club Rooms also have exclusive access to the Millennium Club Lounge which brings a number of additional benefits. For dining and entertainment guests have the choice of three restaurants Marakesh which is the only 5 star Moroccan Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, Sevilos an Italian trattoria and the Cristal Bar which was the first Cigar and Champagne Bar in Abu Dhabi. For recreation there is a fully equipped gym with separate saunas for men and women and an outdoor temperature controlled swimming pool with views of the Capital Garden and City. Business travellers are catered for with dedicated meeting and conference facilities, a business centre with a private office, high speed internet available in the rooms and wireless access is available in all public areas.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The Millennium Hotel is located in the centre of Abu Dhabi's business district. Standing on Khalifa Street it has spectacular views of the Capital Garden, City and the Corniche and Ocean. Its location gives easy access to the ADNEC - Abu Dhabi International Exhibitions Centre which is 16 Kilometres away. Abu Dhabi's shopping malls and the Corniche are only a short taxi ride or walk away. For leisure there are a number of beaches nearby, horse racing and European PGA standard golf courses are a twenty minute drive away in light traffic.
Airports
Distance
 35 km
Airport Transfers
 Approximately 30 minutes in light traffic.
Chargeable taxi and VIP limousine services available.
Cities and Sights
Distance
 0 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxis called on request off the street
Hotel Layout
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Layout Description
The Millennium Hotel is a city centre hotel arranged over a twenty storey tower. On the ground floor is an impressive lobby and reception with a relaxed Lobby Lounge and seating area. To the left of the lobby is Citrus the hotels main international restaurant and to the rear of the lobby are the guest lifts and Business Centre. Marakesh Moroccan Restaurant and Cristal, the cigar and champagne bar are located on the mezzanine level. Level 1 is a dedicated conference floor and Sevilo's Italian restaurant and the hotels swimming pool and gym are situated on Level 2. Guest rooms are found on the remaining 16 floors with the Deluxe and Superior Rooms on the ninth to twelfth floors and the Club Rooms located on the thirteenth to sixteenth floors and given their height offer the best views. The Millennium Club Lounges are located on the fourteenth and fifteenth floors. The hotel also has a complimentary secure underground car park.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken English, Arabic, French, German, Russian and Mandarin.
Payment Methods All major credit cards
Foreign Exchange 24 hours.
All major currencies exchanged.
Exchange rates are commissionable.
Taxis Arranged Street taxis are called on request. The hotel has a limousine available for VIP guests.
Tours Arranged A variety of activities can be arranged including:
Abu Dhabi City tours
Al Ain City tours
Camel Riding
Desert Safaris
Dhow tours
Dinner Cruises
Dubai City tours
Fishing trips
Liwa full day safaris
Night at the Races
Sand Skiing
Sharjah and Ajman City tours
Snorkelling or Scuba Diving
Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains
Guest Relations The Guest relations desk is to the right of the lobby as you enter the hotel. The car hire company Al Ghazal Transport is to the left.
Concierge Services
 The Concierge desk is to the right as you enter the hotel lobby. The Concierge is on hand 24 hours a day and will assist you with any of your arrangements during your stay including restaurant reservations, limousines, or airport transfers.
Medical Facilities Doctor on call 24 hours with thirty minutes notice.
Parking Complimentary underground car park for 60 cars with valet parking
Cranley Comment
The lobby is a large stylish area with marble floors and beige coloured soft furnishings a large central chandelier, a focal point, hangs from the mezzanine level. The reception desks are to the right hand side together with the comfortable lobby lounge area. Citrus international restaurant is located to your left, to the rear of the lobby is the business centre and lifts to the upper floors and basement car park.
Shops & Amenities
Description
Al Ghazal Transport, a car rental provider has a desk to the left of the lobby as you enter the hotel. There is one small outlet at the Millennium Hotel that is discreetly located to the right of the lobby close to the reception

Al Ghazal Transport 08:00 to 12:30, 16:00 to 20:00 7 days a week
5 Star Gallery 10:00 to 22:00 7 days a week
Cranley Comment
Guest wishing to hire a car will find the Al Ghazal Transport companies desk to the left of the lobby as you enter the hotel. The Millennium Hotel has one outlet within the hotel, the small 5 Star Gallery is situated to the right of the lobby close to the reception desk and sells tobacco, newspapers chocolate and a small amount of personal items. The hotel is located in the city centre so there are numerous shops within walking distance and the Abu Dhabi Mall and traditional Souks are a short taxi ride away.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 20
Total Rooms 305
Elevators 4
Rooms per Elevator 76
Total Staff 305
Staff per Room 1
Check-in Time 14.00
Check-out Time 12.00
Late Checkout Subject to availability up to 14.00 without charge.
Smoking Rooms 90 non-smoking rooms are available across all categories
Room Service 24 hours
06:30 - 11:00 Breakfast
11:00 - 06:30 Full menu
Laundry Service Items received before 09:00 will be returned the same day. Items received after 09:00 will be returned by 18:00 the following day. Pressing will be returned within 6 hours.
Special Service - Laundry items to be returned within 6 hours will incur an additional charge.
Complimentary Shoe shine service is available.
Club or Executive Facilities
The Millennium Club is available for guests staying in Club Rooms and suites. There are two Club Rooms, one on the 15th floor which is non-smoking and one on the 14th floor both have comfortable seating arrangements, plasma screens and newspapers and magazines. Guests staying in Club rooms have exclusive use of a club lounge and additional benefits include express check-in and check-out and complimentary breakfast, all day refreshments and evening cocktails. Complimentary use of the Internet in the room and complimentary one way transfers to or from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Cranley Comment
The Millennium has a range of accommodation spread over the top 16 floors of the hotel. Guest rooms with odd numbers face the Ocean; they include Deluxe, Superior, and Club Rooms, several suite types and one Royal Suite. All rooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard and have views of either the Corniche and Ocean or the City and Capital Garden. There are 216 interconnecting rooms in total. Superior Rooms are located on floors 9 to 12 with the Club Rooms being on floors 13 to 16 and offering the best views. Ice machines are situated on all even floors. There are 4 specially adapted DDA Deluxe rooms
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe Room 115

74 City
41 Ocean

Electronic locking system
Viewfinder spy hole
Security Chain
Individually controlled air-conditioning
Work space/desk
High speed Internet access
Voicemail
DDI line
Television
Satellite TV
Infer-red television/internet keyboard connection
Movie channels
In room video games
Energy saving lights
Cot – on request
Sofa beds in some King rooms
Interconnecting rooms
Large safe suitable for laptop
Mini-bar
Trouser press
Tea and coffee making facilities
En-suite bathroom
Bath tub with fitted shower over it
Bidet
Shaving point
Shaving mirror
Retractable drying cord
Hairdryer
Bathroom scale
Telephone
Bathroom television speaker
White Company toiletries

 3 adults or 2 + 1 child 32
Cranley Comment
The Deluxe Rooms have an elegant feel with high quality furnishings and carpets, dark wood wall panels and large picture windows. There are 65 king sized bed rooms and 50 Queen sized twins they have a writing desk with internet connection, a large sofa and an additional armchair and coffee table. All rooms have views of either the Corniche and Ocean or the City and Capital Garden although they are located on the lower floors and as a result some have more restricted views. Bathrooms have marble topped washbasins and a combined bath and shower, bidet and White Company toiletries. There are 4 specially adapted DDA Deluxe rooms.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Superior Room 62

40 City
22 Ocean

As for Deluxe Rooms with the added benefit of:
Complimentary in room high speed internet connection
Complimentary breakfast
Luxury White Company toiletries

 3 adults or 2 + 1 child 32
Cranley Comment
The Superior Rooms are identical to the Deluxe Rooms and have an elegant feel with high quality furnishings and carpets, dark wood wall panels and large picture windows. There are 36 king sized bed rooms and 26 Queen sized twins they have a writing desk with internet connection, a large sofa and an additional armchair and coffee table. All rooms have views of either the Cornich and Ocean or Capital Garden. These rooms are located on floors nine to twelve and as a result have better views than the Deluxe Rooms and also benefit from upgraded bathroom amenities, complimentary high speed internet connection and complimentary breakfast buffet. Bathrooms have marble topped washbasins and a combined bath and shower, bidet and luxury White Company toiletries.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Club Room 52

30 City
22 Ocean

As for Superior Rooms with the added benefit of:
Fax
DVD
Iron and ironing board
Bathrobes
Slippers
Access to the Club Lounge
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary two pieces suit press per stay
Complimentary one way transportation to or from the airport

 2 adults 32
Cranley Comment
The Club Rooms are the same physical room type as the Deluxe and Superior Rooms and provide a feeling of Victorian elegance. The Club Rooms are located on floors 13 to 16 and offer the best views of the Corniche and Ocean or the City and Capital Garden. There are 26 kings and 26 twins. The Club rooms benefit from additional amenities and guests also have access to the Club Lounge with additional complimentary facilities.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Junior Suite 16

Ocean

As for Club Rooms with the added benefit of:
Extra space
Down duvets

4 adults or 2 + 2 children 41
Cranley Comment
The Junior Suites are a one room suite and have a larger floor area than the other rooms already listed with the additional space providing a larger living area with an additional armchair. Decor and furniture are to the same standard as the Club Rooms with quality furnishings and carpets, dark wood wall panels and large picture windows. The 16 Junior Suites have king sized beds and good sized bathrooms with marble topped washbasins and a combined bath and shower, bidet and luxury White Company toiletries.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive Suite 43

23 City
20 Ocean

As for Junior Suites with the added benefit of:
Entrance hall
Guest cloakroom
Separate bedroom and living room.
2 closets
Additional television
Additional armchairs and table.

 4 adults or 2 + 2 children 60
Cranley Comment
The 43 Executive Suites have considerably more space than the Junior Suites which is utilised to provide a separate lounge and bedroom. The décor and bathrooms are of the same style and the separate living room has an additional television and armchairs. The Executive suites have a writing desk with internet connection and fax line in the bedrooms, a large sofa and an additional armchairs and coffee table in the living rooms, The suites have either views over the Corniche and Ocean or the City and Capital Garden. Bathrooms have marble topped washbasins and a combined bath and shower, bidet and luxury White Company toiletries.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive Club Suite 16

8 City
8 Ocean

As for Executive Suites with the added benefit of:
Prime views

 4 Adults 60
Cranley Comment
The Executive Club suites located on the top floors of the hotel are configured in the same manner as the Executive Suite having an elegant feel with high quality furnishings and carpets, dark wood wall panels and large picture windows. The Executive Club suites have a writing desk with internet connection and fax line in the bedrooms, a large sofa and an additional armchairs and coffee table in the living rooms, The suites have either views over the Corniche and Ocean or the City and Capital Garden. Bathrooms have marble topped washbasins and a combined bath and shower, bidet and luxury White Company toiletries.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Royal Suite 1

City

The Royal Suite has the added benefit of:
Two separate entrances and an additional kitchen entrance
2 Large entrance halls
Guest cloakrooms
Reception desk area
Two separate bedrooms, 1 x King, 1 x Queen twin
Bedroom seating areas
Dressing area
Separate lounge area
Separate dining room
Dinning table with 12 chairs
Separate kitchen with own entrance
2 large bathrooms with Jacuzzi baths, separate rain showers and vanity unit
Dimmer switches
Bose sound system
3 large plasma televisions
Extra large safe


 6 adults or 4 adults and 3 children 272
Cranley Comment
The Royal Suite is a luxurious apartment with a spacious floor area and has lavish and comfortable furnishings. This suite has a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a Jacuzzi bath with separate shower and luxury White Company toiletries. The second bedroom has two Queen sized beds, separate bathroom and toilet. There is also an expansive lounge area with two sofas and four armchairs and a work space with large writing desk and chair. The suite also has a separate dining room with large dining table and seating for twelve persons. Each room has its own television and the elegant feeling is completed with plush drapes, polished wood floors and Persian rugs.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
 3
Restaurant Comments
The Millennium Hotel has three dining options available for guests ranging from Citrus the hotels main International restaurant, Sevilo's a trendy Italian style trattoria and Marakesh which is Abu Dhabi's only five star Moroccan restaurant.
  Citrus cafe  
     
Restaurant Type International
Restaurant Capacity Total 98
Opening Times Breakfast 06.30 to 11.00
Lunch 12.00 to 15.30
Dinner 19.00 to 23.30
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking tables available
Children’s Facilities High chairs available
Breakfast Options Buffet
Cranley Comment
Citrus international restaurant is located on the ground floor to the left of the lobby area. With a casual and relaxed atmosphere there is a substantial buffet at breakfast time, and a large buffet selection for lunch and dinner. A basic a la carte menu is also available. During the week and at weekends on selected evenings there are speciality theme buffets.
  Sevilo's  
     
Restaurant Type Italian
Restaurant Capacity Total 142, 90 inside, 52 outside.
Opening Times Lunch 12.00 to 15.30
Dinner 19.00 to 00.00