Hyatt Regency Dubai, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Hyatt Regency Dubai

Hyatt Regency Dubai, Dubai

Hotel Address

Deira Corniche
PO Box 5588
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Hyatt Regency Dubai

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Hotel Summary

Category

Hotel

Hotel Opened	1980
Refurbishment	2005: Fully refurbished including all public areas and rooms

Cranley Summary

Hyatt Regency Dubai is a luxury hotel located in the city centre of Dubai on the Deira Corniche opposite the Deira Palm, with views of the Arabian Gulf from all rooms and most hotel amenities. It benefits from Iranian, Japanese and Italian speciality restaurants and a panoramic revolving restaurant serving international cuisine as well as a chic bar. The hotel links to the Galleria Mall with an array of further amenities and night-life including a large ice-rink. The Club Olympus health club provides a modern gym, plunge pools, saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzi's, tennis and squash courts, the hotels own pitch & putt golf course and a swimming pool. Unique features include extensive managed banquet and conference facilities overlooking the Gulf and the Regency Club rooms from the 15th floor upward with the Club Lounge located on its 18th floor.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Hyatt Regency Dubai is located in the city centre of Dubai on the Deira Corniche opposite the Deira Palm. The hotel overlooks the Arabian Gulf, the Dubai Creek, Sharjah and Deira City Centre at its back. It is within walking distance of the Gold and Spice Souks and the Electronics Market. It is a 20 minute drive in normal traffic from Dubai International Airport and a 10 minute drive from the Dubai International Convention Centre. Hyatt Regency Dubai's location offers quick access to Dubai's Bur Dubai district on the opposite side of the Creek via an underground tunnel.

Airports
Distance	12 km
Airport Transfers	Hotel transport can be arranged at Dhs 75 each way for transfers to and from the airport. Regency Club and Suite guests receive complimentary airport transfers.

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

Layout Description

Hyatt Regency Dubai is a city centre hotel consisting of a main hotel tower of 25 floors and a second Galleria tower housing the Galleria apartments and shopping Mall. On the ground floor of the hotel is the lobby with check-in desks, a direct entrance to the Galleria Mall, a guest relations desk, tour desk, rent-a-car desk, a souvenir shop, the business centre and banqueting facilities to the rear. Also on ground floor are The Kitchen restaurant, Lobby Lounge and Miyako Japanese restaurant. On the 1st floor are the Focaccia Italian and Shahrzad Iranian restaurants together with The Bar and Pearl Banqueting rooms. Club Olympus leisure facilities including the gym, tennis courts, squash courts and swimming pool are located on the 2nd floor. The Regency Club Lounge is located on the 18th floor serving Regency Club rooms from the 15th floor upwards. The Al Dawaar revolving restaurant is on the top floor and can be reached by its own dedicated elevator from the lobby.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	International
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Taxis can be 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	Safe-deposit boxes Hyatt Reservations Centre Postal and courier services
Concierge Services	Tours Desk Car Rental
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours Pharmacy located in the Galleria
Parking	The hotel features complimentary parking for up to 500 cars

Cranley Comment

The entrance lobby and atrium is stylishly laid out with white marble and glass to create a feeling of space and a bright open air environment. It features the standard check-in desks, a guest relations desk, tour desk and a rent-a-car desk. The Kitchen restaurant is located on lobby level and is connected to the Lobby Lounge area, which is served by The Kitchen. The hotel's business centre and the majority of its banqueting facilities are also located on the lobby level. From the lobby there is an entrance that leads to the Galleria shopping mall, with some 13 further amenities.

Shops & Amenities

Description

An entrance to the Galleria Mall leads off the lobby. There are around 13 shops or facilities in the Mall, which are generally open between 9:00 and 21:00. The lobby area itself has a souvenir shop, car hire desk, tours desk, men's boutique and guest relations desk. Some of the facilities and stores in the Galleria include the following:

24 hour ATM located at the entrance to the Galleria

Banking facilities in the Galleria open Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 to 12:00

Bookshop: stocking a range of local and international magazines and newspapers

Supermarket: for guest necessities

Two Fashion stores and a Lingerie store: for the latest fashions

Jewellery Store: for a lasting memento of Dubai

Pharmacy: for essential items

Cranley Comment

Guests staying at Hyatt Regency have a choice of amenities that include a men's boutique, souvenir shop, business centre and a good range of shops and facilities in the adjoining Galleria shopping mall which is open from 9:00 to 21:00. The Galleria serves hotel guests, guests of the Galleria Apartments and outside guests and includes a large ice rink which is quite popular and has regular training classes. Outside the hotel the traditional Gold and Spice Souks and the Electronics Market is within walking distance of the hotel. Dubai is known for its large shopping malls which are mostly only a taxi drive away.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	25
Total Rooms	414
Elevators	5 (the 6th elevator only serves the 25th floor restaurant)
Rooms per Elevator	83
Total Staff	650
Staff per Room	1.6

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms	Around half of all the rooms per floor are non-smoking rooms, split left and right of the elevators
Room Service	24 hours
Laundry Service	Same day laundry and dry-cleaning service as well as a 2 hours Express service

Club or Executive Facilities

Regency Club rooms from the 15th floor upwards enjoy Regency Club facilities and services with its personalised service and attention and access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 18th floor. The Lounge overlooks the Arabian Gulf and is decorated with dark wood panelling and leather furniture. The lounge consists of a reception area, a working area to the left, a central lounge and snack/breakfast area, a computer section with 3 terminals with internet access to the right, guest bathrooms and a boardroom. The Lounge also offers wireless internet laptop access, printing facilities, photocopying and a fax machine. In addition, the lounge offers guests the following complimentary services:

Complimentary airport transfers
Personal check-in and check-out
Free use of the boardroom for one hour per day subject to availability
Buffet breakfast from 6:30 to 11:00
Tea, coffee and refreshments all day
Afternoon tea, cookies and fruit from 15:00 to 17:00
Full bar selection and cold cuts from 18:00 to 20:00
Evening coffee service with assorted nuts and snacks from 20:00 to 22:00
Selection of local and international magazines and newspapers

Cranley Comment

Hyatt Regency Dubai offers a total of 414 rooms including 26 suites, all with opening windows, although none of the rooms have balconies. Rooms are all furnished to a very high standard and enjoy premier standard amenities, as well as a fully equipped working desk. Rooms that enjoy Regency Club facilities are located from the 15th floor upward. All rooms have a view of the Arabian Gulf. Some rooms also look toward Sharjah, overlooking the hotel pool and the Palm while other rooms have Port, Creek and City views. The Galleria apartments adjoin the Hyatt Regency Dubai, but are located in a separate tower and are not served by the hotel directly.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
King	223	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	25 Inch or larger TV with Cable/satellite All housekeeping amenities Fax machine upon request Three or more telephones High-speed Internet access In-room safe Individual air conditioning control Minibar Water kettle Separate work area Marble bath Walk-in shower Robes and slippers Hairdryer Morning newspaper Fruit plate on arrival Rollaway available on request	3 Adults	34

Cranley Comment

King rooms have east or west views of the Arabian Gulf and are decorated in a modern style with light wood panelling and carpet. King rooms have a King size bed, a work desk with high-speed Internet access, 2 chairs and an armchair. The room benefits from large windows with Gulf views and inspires a feeling of sophistication and quality that already starts in the corridors and room entrance and is maintained throughout the room. Luxury amenities are supplied to the room and bathroom including robe and slippers, good wardrobe space and a mini-bar. The sizeable luxury bathroom features a marble bath and separate walk-in shower.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Twin	63	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	As per the King Room	3 Adults	34

Cranley Comment

Twin rooms have east or west views of the Arabian Gulf and are decorated in a modern style with light wood panelling and carpet. Twin rooms have two single beds, a work desk with high-speed Internet access, 2 chairs and an armchair. The room benefits from large windows with Gulf views and inspires a feeling of sophistication and quality that already starts in the corridors and room entrance and is maintained throughout the room. Luxury amenities are supplied to the room and bathroom including robe and slippers, good wardrobe space and a mini-bar. The sizeable luxury bathroom features a marble bath and separate walk-in shower.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Regency Club King	69	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	As per King Room plus: Regency Club facilities and services Daily refreshed seasonal fruit basket	3 Adults	34

Cranley Comment

Regency Club King rooms have east or west views of the Arabian Gulf and are decorated in a modern style with light wood panelling and carpet. Rooms have a King size bed, a work desk with 2 chairs, high-speed Internet access and an armchair. The room benefits from large windows with Gulf views and the bathroom features a marble bath and separate walk-in shower. In addition, these rooms benefit from access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 18th floor.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Regency Club Twin	33	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	As per Twin Room plus: Club facilities and services Daily refreshed seasonal fruit	3 Adults	34

Cranley Comment

Regency Club Twin rooms have east or west views of the Arabian Gulf and are decorated in a modern style with light wood panelling and carpet. Rooms have two single beds, a work desk with 2 chairs, high-speed Internet access and an armchair. The room benefits from large windows with Gulf views and the bathroom features a marble bath and separate walk-in shower. In addition, these rooms benefit from access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 18th floor.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Regency Suite	16	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	As per the Club King Room with the added benefit of being larger and: Separate bedroom and Living room Separate sitting area Separate work area and Large work desk Rain shower and separate bath tub	3 Adults	70

Cranley Comment

Regency Suites are spacious one bedroom suites with modern dark wood panelling, hard wood flooring and sophisticated decor, with excellent large window views of the Gulf. Suites have an entrance hall, a living room with a 2-seat sofa and 2 arm chairs, a work area with a large work desk, high-speed Internet and 3 desk chairs. The bedroom features a King size bed, whilst the bathroom has a marble bath with soaking tub and rain shower. Guests staying in Regency Suites benefit from Regency Club facilities and services and access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 18th floor.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Regency Executive Suite	7	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	As per the Regency Suite with the added benefit of being larger and: Separate dining area Jacuzzi bath Guest WC Pantry Large fruit tray upon arrival, chocolates and Evian water	3 Adults	105

Cranley Comment

Regency Executive Suites are spacious one bedroom suites with modern dark wood panelling, hard wood flooring and sophisticated decor with excellent large window views of the City and Gulf. Suites offer a pantry, guest WC and a living room with a 3-seat sofa, 2 arm chairs and a dining table with seating for 6. The work area features a large work desk with high speed internet access and 2 desk chairs. The bedroom features a King size bed and TV. There is a walk-in wardrobe that is accessible from the bedroom and bathroom at either end, whilst the bathroom itself enjoys a Jacuzzi bath and rain shower. These suites also have their own kitchen pantry. Guests staying in Regency Executive Suites benefit from Regency Club facilities and services and access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 18th floor.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Emiri Suite	2	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	As per the Regency Executive Suite with the added benefit of being larger and with: Split level apartment with the rooms located on the first floor Two bedrooms and two bathrooms Separate Kitchen DVD and CD player	6 Adults	210

Cranley Comment

Emiri Suites offer views of the Arabian Gulf and are split level two bedroom two bathroom suites with stylish decor, including wood flooring downstairs, a wood staircase leading to the bedrooms on the upper level which have marble flooring. It features a 5.5 metre atrium style living area with a 3-seat sofa and 2 arm chairs, an open plan dining room with seating for 8 and a library style working area with high speed internet. There is a guest WC and a kitchen equipped with a fridge, glassware and crockery with a separate service entrance. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a king size bed, TV and en-suite bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi bath and rain shower, whilst the additional bedroom has twin beds and a TV. Guests staying in the Emiri Suites benefit from Regency Club facilities and services and access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 18th floor.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Suite	1	Gulf view and either Port, Creek, Sharjah or City	As per the Emiri Suite with the added benefit of being larger and: Two entrances (one entrance upstairs and one entrance downstairs) Both bathrooms have Jacuzzi baths Study/Reception Room Separate Dining Room Plasma TV	6 Adults	280

Cranley Comment

The Royal Suite offers stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and Creek and is a lavish, spacious split level, two bedroom two bathroom suite with separate downstairs and upstairs entrances. It features a 5.5 metre high atrium style living area with Plasma TV, 2 large tables, two 3-seat sofas and 4 brown leather armchairs. It has wood flooring throughout its 1st level with a wood floor staircase leading to the bedrooms on the upper level, which benefit from marble flooring. Downstairs there is a dining room featuring a dark wood dining table with seating for 10, a guest WC, a kitchen equipped with a fridge, glassware and crockery and a service entrance. The Royal Suite has a separate Study/Reception room furnished with a large working desk complete with high speed internet and 4 leather arm chairs. Upstairs, the master bedroom features a king size bed, whilst the additional bedroom has twin beds. Both bedrooms have a TV and en-suite bathrooms each featuring a Jacuzzi bath and rain shower. Guests staying in the Royal Suite benefit from Regency Club facilities and services and access to the Regency Club Lounge on the 18th floor.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

Hyatt Regency Dubai offers guests a choice of worldwide cuisine at five restaurants, ranging from Italian and Japanese to Iranian and International.

Al Dawaar

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	152 to 182
Opening Times	Lunch: 12:30 to 15:30 Dinner: 19:00 to 23:30
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Smoking and Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Allowed Menu? High Chairs?
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

Al Dawaar is a revolving restaurant located on the 25th floor and features spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf, the Creek and the city of Dubai. It offers an international buffet with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and Japanese dishes. Guests should note that the Al Dawaar does not serve an a la carte menu.