BurJuman Rotana Suites, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: BurJuman Rotana Suites

BurJuman Rotana Suites, Dubai

Hotel Address

PO Box 111397
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

BurJuman Rotana Suites

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Hotel Summary

Category

Apartment Hotel

Hotel Opened	2007
Refurbishment	N/A

Cranley Summary

The BurJuman Rotana Suites is located in Bur Dubai which is one of the older areas of Dubai. The Suites opened in May 2007 and are built adjacent and connected to the Premier Burjuman Shopping Mall which has a host of designer boutiques and department stores. The BurJuman Rotana Suites are built in two towers with a reception/lobby on the ground floor which links the two towers. The Suites have several accommodation types from a one bedroom Classic Suite to the Penthouse with four bedrooms. All suites are decorated in a modern style and benefit from the latest technology, high quality furnishings, wood or tiled flooring and floor to ceiling windows which provide especially in the higher floors views over the Dubai skyline. One of the benefits of the suites is that they are connected to the Burjuman Shopping Centre which has a range of world famous top end boutiques. department stores as well as many restaurants and cafes. For exercise the suites are connected to one of the largest fitness centres in the Middle East to which guests have complimentary membership and can join one of 80 different weekly exercise classes. The fitness centre also has a pool and terrace. For meetings there are a number of meeting rooms that are adaptable to accommodate various meeting types.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The hotel is located in a unique position adjoining BurJuman Mall which is one of Dubai's premier shopping malls with a large number of high end boutiques and stores. It is also well positioned for the commercial area of Bur Dubai and is just on the opposite side of the Creek from Deira. Its location means it is about fifteen minutes from Dubai International Airport and 20 minutes from the Jumeirah Beach Area. The hotel runs a shuttle service to the public beach at Jumeirah. The other major shopping centres like the Mall of the Emirates are fifteen minutes away as is Ski Dubai. Very near to the hotel is an array of electrical and computer shops, the Meena Bazaar with its gold, clothing and electronics and authentic restaurants ranging from Iranian to Gujarati. For historical and cultural interests the Dubai museum is very close, as well as Sheik Rashid's original home that is now a tourist attraction.

Airports
Distance	6 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi

Cities and Sights
Distance	3 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi

Layout Description

The BurJuman Rotana Suites being located in the city centre has all its facilities located in the building. On the ground floor is the reception and concierge. There are lifts on the right hand and left hand side of the ground floor which access the rooms and facilities in the two towers. The restaurant and access to the Burjuman shopping Mall are on the third floor as are the meeting rooms. The gym is located at Fitnessfirst which is next door to the hotel and accessed from the fourth floor. The guest suites are located on floors four to twenty three.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 Hours
Languages Spoken	English and Arabic
Payment Methods	All major credit cards
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Taxi pool on stand by or they can be called off the street
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 through Arabian Adventures.

Guest Relations	Standard
Concierge Services	Standard
Medical Facilities	A doctor can be called in 24 hours a day with thirty minutes notice. A pharmacy is located five minutes from the hotel.
Parking	Complimentary underground valet parking

Cranley Comment

The lobby comprises of a large front desk which is immediately in front of you as you enter the building with the concierge desk to the left. There is a small seating area at the front of the lobby and to the right hand side. Either side of the front desk is corridors which lead to the two sets of lifts. The lobby in keeping with the theme of the hotel is decorated in a modern stylish way with light woods and marble.

Shops & Amenities

Cranley Comment

There are no dedicated facilities in the hotel but the hotel has direct access into the Burjuman shopping centre which is one of the premier shopping malls in Dubai and has a range of exclusive boutiques such as Versace, Louis Vitton, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Burberry etc. Within the shopping centre is also a range of restaurants and cafes serving a range of food including Italian, Asian and Indian. Also nearby are Dubai's main gold Souk and a range of more traditional shops and supermarkets.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	23
Total Rooms	148
Elevators	4
Rooms per Elevator	37
Total Staff	x
Staff per Room	0

Check-in Time	14.00
Check-out Time	12.00
Late Checkout	50% of the daily charge is payable up to 18.00 after which a full charge applies.
Smoking Rooms	Non-smoking rooms are available on request
Room Service	Available 24 hours from an al a carte menu
Laundry Service	Items dropped off before 09.00 are returned the same day after 18.00. Items dropped off after 09.00 are returned the following day after 18.00. There is a 100% surcharge on Fridays and holidays.

Cranley Comment

The BurJuman Rotana Suites have a number of sizable suite types which the majority are one bedroom with the Junior and Executive having a fully fitted kitchen. All the Suites have views of the city with the higher ones having the best views. The Junior and Executive Suites benefit from large balconies whilst the Junior Suite has a balcony albeit a lot smaller. For guests wanting more sizable accommodation and the ultimate luxury the Town House and Penthouse are an ideal option. The Suites are all decorated in a stylish modern theme with wood /stone floors, have a television in the bedroom as well as the lounge and have dining tables for four persons. There are no connecting options.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Classic Suite	80	City	Separate lounge and bedroom Lounge: Circular dining table and four chairs Satellite television DVD player Sofa Armchair Balcony Bedroom: Desk with high speed internet Satellite television Balcony Chaise lounge Safe Two phones En-suite: Bath with combined rain shower Bidet Hairdryer Bathrobes slippers Other: Iron and ironing board Washer/drying machine Fridge Microwave Complimentary Tea and coffee making facilities Complimentary bottled water Two patio chairs and round table	2 adults and 2 children	63 - 70

Cranley Comment

The Classic Suite is a one bedroom suite that is spacious at 63/70 sqm and benefits from having a bedroom that is separate from the lounge/dinning room. On entering the suite there is an entrance corridor which on one side has cupboards concealing the fridge and washing machine and also additional closet space. The hallway leads into the combined lounge/dinning room which has floor to ceiling windows providing from the higher floors views of the city and the ocean or creek at a distance. At the end of the lounge is the doorway to the bedroom with the design of the suite allowing the en-suite bathroom to be accessed from the lounge and the bedroom. The suite is decorated in a modern stylish way with wood and stone floors, dark leather chairs and abstract prints on the walls. The suites also benefit from having a balcony that runs the width of the suite and can be accessed from the bedroom and the lounge.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	48	City	As per the Classic Suite with the added benefit of: Study Area Desk and high speed internet Kitchen Hob Fridge/Freezer Washing machine Dryer Twin Sink Dishwasher Dining Area Balcony off the study area	2 adults and 2 children	80

Cranley Comment

The Junior Suite’s principle benefit over the Classic Suite is that it comes with a study area and has a fully fitted kitchen. You enter the suite into the square shaped lounge with the study area off to one side. There is a small balcony with table and chairs off the study area. The dining area is part of the lounge but off to one side and incorporates an open plan fully fitted kitchen. The bedroom is similar to the Classic Suite with the overall décor also the same stylish design as the Classic Suite.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Suite	16	City	As per the Junior Suite with the added benefit of: Additional SQM Large entrance hallway Guest Toilet Larger Kitchen Large balcony on two sides	2 adults and 2 children	95

Cranley Comment

The Executive Suites are located in the corner of the building and have a large entrance corridor which leads into a dinning area and open plan fully fitted kitchen. The lounge leading from the dining area is a substantial size and has a feature of floor to ceiling windows on two aspects. The balcony is accessed from the lounge and wraps around two sides of the lounge. The bedroom is similar to other room types. The décor is the same stylish theme as the other suites.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Town House	3	City	Entrance hall Guest washroom Outside terrace Lounge with: Two sofas Two armchairs Flat screen satellite television Dining Room with: Oval table and chair for six Armchair Fully equipped kitchen with: Breakfast table for four Utility room Three en-suite bedrooms with Flat screen televisions Range of toiletries Bathrobes Slippers Hairdryers Additional Room set up as an upstairs lounge with an en-suite bathroom.	7 adults	324

Cranley Comment

The Town Houses at the Burjuman Rotana Suites are a substantial size at 324sqm and comprise of an entrance hall, combined lounge/dinning room, fully equipped kitchen, utility room, maids room, three en-suite bedrooms, additional lounge that could be a fourth bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The feature of the suite is the high quality fixtures and fittings, floor to ceiling windows with views of the Dubai skyline and state of the art electronics. The Suite is decorated in a modern style with dark marble flooring, light coloured walls and trendy fabrics on the sofas and armchairs. An additional feature is the two story high ceiling in the lounge giving a sense of space. For outside dining the suite has a terrace off the lounge.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Penthouse	1	City	Entrance hallway Study/Library Fully fitted kitchen Utility room Lounge/dining room Four en-suite bedrooms Flat screen televisions in each room Guest washroom Array of furniture and art works	9 adults	466

Cranley Comment

The Penthouse is located at the top of the building and has four en-suite bedrooms and a guest toilet. It also benefits from a large entrance corridor, a feature lounge/dining room with a very high ceiling giving a real sense of space and a luxury kitchen. The Penthouse is ideal for guests who requite the additional space and those wishing for ultimate luxury. The suite is decorated in a modern style with an abundance of marble, quality fabrics and fittings and state of the art electronics. The four bedrooms are all a good size with the master bedroom being particularly large. For guests wanting to prepare their own meals there is a fully fitted kitchen as well as a utility room and maids quarters.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The BurJuman Rotana Suites has a dedicated restaurant serving international cuisine. In addition as it is located next to the Burjuman shopping centre there is a range of additional restaurants to choose from.

The Gallery

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	Total 85
Opening Times	Breakfast 06.30 to 10.30 Lunch 12.00 to 15.00 Dinner 18.30 to 23.30
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu
Breakfast Options	Full buffet breakfast

Cranley Comment

The Gallery is located next to the entrance to the Burjuman shopping mall. It is open daily from 06.30 to 23.30 with set meal times and outside of those set meal times the restaurant serves beverages and light snacks. There is a buffet available at lunchtimes as well as an a la carte menu whilst in the evening an a la carte menu is available serving a range of international dishes. Guests should note that alcohol is not served in the restaurant.

Bars

Bar Comments

The hotel has no bar and alcohol is not served although guests are able to bring their own alcoholic drinks into their rooms.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Chargeable wireless connectivity is available in all public areas.

In-Room Services

High speed broadband connection
Desk

Business Centre

There is no business centre

Meetings & Events

The BurJuman Rotana Suites have a dedicated conference rooms and facilities located in the tower next to the hotel which is accessible via the third floor. There are seven meeting rooms that can be partitioned into individual sections. There is open daylight with a high ceiling and the latest audiovisual facilities including a range of microphone options, video conference facilities and projectors and a control room with various high technology audio processors. In addition there is an integrated presentation system which allows the principle speaker to control all audio visual equipment from a remote control panel.

The principle rooms are:

Sapphire
The Sapphire is 66.2sqm, 9.2m x 7.2m x xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 40, classroom 30, U Shape 21, boardroom 30, reception 40 and 36 in a dining configuration.

Ruby
The Ruby is 66.2sqm, 8.7m x 7.2m x xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 40, classroom 30, U Shape 21, boardroom 30, reception 40 and 36 in a dining configuration.

Diamond
The Diamond is 62.2sqm, 8.7m x 7.2m x xxm and can be configured into a boardroom style with a capacity of 20 persons.

Opal
The Opal is 66.2sqm, 8.7m x 7.2m x xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 40, classroom 30, U Shape 21, boardroom 30, reception 40 and 36 in a dining configuration.

Pearl
The Pearl is 66.2sqm, 8.7m x 7.2m x xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 40, classroom 30, U Shape 21, boardroom 30, reception 40 and 36 in a dining configuration.

Emerald
The Emerald is 66.2sqm, 8.7m x 7.2m x xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 40, classroom 30, U Shape 21, boardroom 30, reception 40 and 36 in a dining configuration.

Topaz
The Topaz is 66.2sqm, 8.7m x 7.2m x xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 40, classroom 30, U Shape 21, boardroom 30, reception 40 and 36 in a dining configuration.

Sapphire & Ruby
The two rooms together are 128.8sqm, 17.9m x 7.2m xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 80, classroom 60, U Shape 36, boardroom 60, reception 80 and 66 in a dining configuration.

Opal & Pearl
The two rooms together are 125.2sqm, 17.4m x 7.2m xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 80, classroom 60, U Shape 36, boardroom 60, reception 80 and 66 in a dining configuration.

Emerald & Topaz
The two rooms together are 128.2sqm, 17.9m x 7.2m xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 80, classroom 60, U Shape 36, boardroom 60, reception 80 and 66 in a dining configuration.

Opal, Pearl, Emerald & Topaz
These four rooms together are 254.1sqm, 35.3m x 7.2m xxm and can be configured into the following styles and capacities: theatre 140, classroom 100, U Shape 50, boardroom 80, reception 160 and 100 in a dining configuration.