The Cranley Report®: Al Sondos Suites
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Al Sondos Suites, Dubai
Hotel Address
P.O. Box 505
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
 
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Apartment Hotel
Hotel Opened
 2002
Cranley Summary
An elegant boutique style property with all the facilities required for the business or leisure traveller who requires self catering facilities, but with the advantage of in house hotel services. The Al Sondos Suites offers a variety of accommodation options and has a restaurant specialising in Arabic cuisine, a café, health club with gym, pool, hair and beauty salon and business center. It is situated within walking distance of the Creek, city center and shopping mall and offers complimentary transport to Jumeirah beach.
Hotel Location & Layout
Location Description
Al Sondos Suites are conveniently situated off the main road with their own driveway and parking facilities, close to the business district and the city’s major attractions. The City Centre shopping mall is just across the road and the Suites are within walking distance of the Dubai Creek, the Yacht Club and the Dubai Creek Golf Club, a 15 minute drive to Jumeirah Beach and 5 minutes to the airport.
Airports
Distance 2 km
Airport Transfers Taxi and Limousine transfers are available. Transfer time is a few minutes.
Cities and Sights
Distance 1 km
City/Sight Transfers Taxi and Limousine transfers are available
Layout Description
Revolving doors lead into the lobby area where the reception desk and guest relations are located. There is a seating area with antique style leather sofas and a spiral staircase to the mezzanine floor where another reception area, banqueting and meeting rooms are located. The News Café and Al Mabsan Arabic Restaurant are on the ground floor, while the outdoor swimming pool and health club are situated on the 1st floor.
Lobby & Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken Arabic, English, French, Hindu
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash is accepted
Foreign Exchange All major currencies
Taxis Arranged Limousines and taxis are 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. There is a daily free shuttle daily to the beach.
Guest Relations Guest Relations
Concierge Services
 Arrangement of all tours and taxis
Medical Facilities A doctor is on call 24 hours
Parking Complimentary Valet Parking
Cranley Comment
On arrival guests are normally greeted with a welcome drink and rose water towel within the ambience of a private club atmosphere. The lobby has a high ceiling with an ornate chandelier, marble floors, wood panelling and an ornate staircase leading to an open mezzanine lounge area. It is furnished with original paintings on canvas, oriental rugs and leather chesterfield sofas.
Shops & Amenities
Description
La Nova Hair & Beauty Salon:
Ladies and Gents hair dressing
Beauty & Facial Treatments
Make Up
Manicure
Pedicure
Waxing
Body Massage
Cranley Comment
The La Nova Hair & Beauty salon is located by the front entrance of the hotel and offers a wide range of treatments and hair styling for ladies and gents. The City Centre shopping mall is immediately opposite the hotel with pedestrian traffic lights making accessibility quite easy.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 12
Total Rooms 106
Elevators 3
Rooms per Elevator 35
Total Staff 143
Staff per Room 1.3
Check-in Time 14:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout On request
Smoking Rooms On the 3rd and the 11th Floor
Room Service 24 hours
Laundry Service Same day service if dropped off before 9am
Cranley Comment
The Al Sondos Suites provide a variety of accommodation options that include studio apartments, one bed suites in two size variations and two bedroom suites with all the necessary amenities for apartment accommodation. Suites are traditionally furnished in dark wood and decorated in cream and gold with touches of red and green. Gold framed mirrors and Arabic themed canvas paintings adorn the walls with matching gold table lamps and oriental rugs on marble floors. Services and facilities are delivered to a high standard.
  Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive Suites 28

City/Garden/Creek

Satellite TV
High-speed Internet
Interactive TV & Games
Air-conditioning
Washing Machine
Electric Cooker
Microwave
Ironing board with iron
Le Meridien branded bathroom amenities

 2 Adults 47
Cranley Comment
Studio Suites are open plan with a lounge area, a fully equipped kitchenette with cooking facilities, washing machine and breakfast bar, a large floor to ceiling window and a desk area with high speed internet connection. The bathroom has a tub, bidet and overhead shower. Executive Suites are traditionally furnished in dark wood and decorated in cream and gold with touches of red and green. Gold framed mirrors and Arabic themed canvas paintings adorn the walls with matching gold table lamps and oriental rugs on marble floors.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe Suite 28

City/Garden/Creek

As per Executive Suites with the added benefit that Deluxe Suites are one bedroom apartments.

 2 Adults (sofa bed available for 2 children) 55
Cranley Comment
One bedroom Suites have an open plan lounge, desk with high speed internet connection, a fully equipped kitchenette with cooking facilities, washing machine and breakfast bar. Deluxe Suites have ample wardrobe and cupboard space with a vanity area and large floor to ceiling windows. Sofa's are available that opens up for use as a bed for children. The fully tiled bathroom has a tub with overhead shower and marble top vanity area. Deluxe Suites are traditionally furnished in dark wood and decorated in cream and gold with touches of red and green. Gold framed mirrors and Arabic themed canvas paintings adorn the walls with matching gold table lamps and oriental rugs on marble floors.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Al Sondos Suite 40

City/Garden/Creek

As per Executive Suites with the added benefit that Al Sondos Suites are one bedroom apartments with an extra large bathroom and a separate cloakroom.

 2 Adults (sofa bed available for 2 children) 55
Cranley Comment
These larger one bedroom suites have an open plan lounge and desk with high speed internet connection, fully equipped kitchenette with cooking facilities, washing machine and breakfast bar. The bedroom is furnished in dark wood with a vanity area, separate cloakroom and large ceiling to floor windows, whilst the large, fully tiled bathroom has a tub with overhead shower and marble top vanity area. Al Sondos Suites have ample mirrored wardrobes and cupboard space and the sofa opens up for use as a bed for children. Suites are traditionally furnished in dark wood and decorated in cream and gold and touches of red and green. Gold framed mirrors, and original Arabic themed canvas paintings adorn the walls with matching gold table lamps and oriental rugs on marble floors.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Royal Suites 10

City/Garden/Creek

As per Executive Suites with the added benefit that Royal Suites have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a separate kitchen and cloakroom and a dining area with a full size dining table.

 4 Adults (sofa bed available for 2 children) 109
Cranley Comment
Two bedroom Royal Suites have 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a separate fully equipped kitchen with cooking facilities and washing machine and a separate cloakroom. The open plan lounge/dining room has a desk with high speed internet connection and a full size dining table ideal for entertaining or dinner parties. The bedrooms are furnished in dark wood with silk Arabic embroidered bed covers, a vanity area, separate cloakroom and large ceiling to floor windows. There is ample wardrobe and cupboard space and the sofa opens up for use as a bed if required for children, whilst the fully tiled bathrooms have tubs with overhead showers and large marble top vanity areas. Royal Suites are traditionally furnished in dark wood and decorated in cream and gold with touches of red and green. Gold framed mirrors and Arabic themed canvas paintings adorn the walls with matching gold table lamps and oriental rugs on marble floors.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
 2
  Al Mabsam  
Restaurant Type Arabic Restaurant & Cafe
Restaurant Capacity Total 100 40 Inside, 60 Outside
Opening Times 10:00 to 01:30
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities High chairs available
Breakfast Options No
Cranley Comment
The restaurant is decorated in Arabic style with traditional ornate stained glass windows decorating the walls and ceiling and antique Arabic furniture and artifacts. The outside tented area is draped in silk with silk table linen and has an open cooking area with a Saj oven where chefs prepare and cook traditional Arabic cuisine. The menu consists of Arabic dishes Saj, Mazza Grills, salads and pizzas and Arabic deserts and pastries. Al Mabsan in an alcohol free restaurant and serves an extensive range of speciality teas, coffees and soft drinks. The restaurant claims to serve the best shisha in town.
  News Cafe  
Restaurant Type International
Restaurant Capacity 50
Opening Times 24 hours
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities High chairs available
Breakfast Options Buffet breakfast
Cranley Comment
The News Café is decorated in a similar, traditional style as the apartment hotel with marble floors, wood panelling, an ornate ceiling with chandelier, marble pillars and gold framed original canvas Arabic paintings. The café serves sandwiches, salads and an extensive choice of international dishes, whilst the delicatessen area serves a range of cakes, pastries, chocolates and Arabic dried fruits and dates. The alcohol free restaurant offers a wide choice of teas, coffees and soft drinks.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet No
In-Room Services Chargeable High Speed Internet
Interactive TV
Business Centre
Open 24 hours with the following equipment:
Binding Machine
HP Desk Jet colour printer
Canon Laser jet printer
Scanner
Photocopier
Laminating machine
Tele/fax machine
6 Computer Work Stations
Conference/Meeting room

Services include:
Internet/Email Service
Secretarial services
Translation/Interpretation services
Photocopying
Fax
Lamination
Courier Services
Meetings & Events
The Conference Room is located on the mezzanine level and approached via a spiral staircase. There is an open plan reception area with coffee tables and chairs. The main conference room provides meeting and banqueting facilities for 25 to 30 people and has a fixed partition enabling it to be divided into 2 smaller rooms if required.
Cranley Comment
The Al Sondos Suites provides a good array of business facilities and services in the business centre, whilst the Conference Room provides banqueting and meeting facilities. The business centre is conveniently situated on the ground floor behind the reception desk. It is furnished with polished wood furniture and black leather chairs and has floor to ceiling windows decorated with wood Venetian blinds. The Al Sondos Suites has a meeting room/function room that can accommodate 25 to 30 people and provides full secretarial assistance along with high speed internet access, light meals & refreshments.
Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants