The Cranley Report®: Ibis Hotel
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Ibis Hotel, Dubai
Hotel Address
World Trade Centre
P O Box 9544
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
 
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Awards Won 2003 IMS Hospitality Award
2004 Best 3 star Dubai Hotel
Hotel Opened
 2003
Refurbishment None
Cranley Summary
The Ibis Hotel is a well situated functional hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road next to the World Trade Centre. It is a modern contemporary business style hotel with spacious seated lobby areas, lounge area and outside seating areas. Bedrooms are furnished in a simple functional design. The hotel has a popular Italian style restaurant and two bars. The hotel connects directly onto the main concourse of the World Trade Centre and offers guests the opportunity to use the Gym and Swimming pool at the sister Novotel which is also connected via the World Trade Centre Concourse.
Hotel Location & Layout
Location Description
The hotel is located on Sheikh Zayed Road next to the World Trade Centre and Exhibition Halls. It is also adjacent to the Novotel which makes its facilities available to Ibis guests. Off Sheik Zayed Road the freeway leads to the Airport, Dubai City and Jumeirah beach.
Airports
Distance 3 km
Airport Transfers Courtesy shuttle bus operates every hour
Cities and Sights
Distance 4 km
City/Sight Transfers Taxi
Layout Description
The Hotel has a front entrance which leads directly onto the Front Desk and Check in area and a rear entrance leading directly onto the main concourse of the World Trade Centre. The hotel has 2 outside areas with fountains where guests can enjoy light snacks. There are spacious lounge areas with a wireless network and power sockets for computers.
Lobby & Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken Arabic, English, French, Phillipine, Thai, Kenyan, Russian, Indonesian, Hindu, Purdu
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange All major currencies accepted
Taxis Arranged Taxis are arranged by the Concierge.
Tours Arranged Guided city and desert tours can be arranged.
Guest Relations Standard Services
Concierge Services
 A full range of facilities including guided city and desert tours are available. The concierge will arrange beach transfers, street taxis and private limousines.
Medical Facilities A doctor is on call at the World Trade Centre Clinic 24 hours. First Aid trained staff are on duty 24 hours.
Parking Ample complimentary covered parking is available at the World Trade Centre.
Cranley Comment
The open plan lobby is very spacious with several seating areas, sofas, chairs, meeting areas, coffee tables and larger tables with power sockets suitable for computer use. Decorated in a comfortable, contemporary style and serving guests a 24 hour service of light snacks & drinks. The lobby area extends from the entrance at the front to the rear exit leading onto the foyer of the World Trade Centre. It is furnished in a contemporary style with feature lighting and plants.
Shops & Amenities
Description
Lobby Shop: Well stocked with newspapers, magazines, telephone cards, ethnic gifts, artefacts and other essentials.

Hair Salon: Ladies & Gents salon offering a range of hair styling and other treatments:
Beauty treatments & facials
Manicures
Pedicures
Massages
Cranley Comment
Hairdressing & Beauty Salon for Ladies and Gents and a Lobby shop selling newspapers, gifts, tobacco wireless network & telephone cards & all essential requirements for the business traveller or leisure stay. The facilities are all centrally situated off the main Lobby area leading onto the World Trade Centre.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 6
Total Rooms 210
Elevators 2
Rooms per Elevator 105
Total Staff 85
Staff per Room 0.4
Check-in Time 14:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors are non-smoking
Room Service 24 hours
Laundry Service Yes
  Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Standard Room 210

Standard room with en suite shower room that has a shower, wc and washbasin.
Desk area with telephone and electrical sockets
Satellite TV
Iron and Hairdryer available on request

2 Adults 19
Cranley Comment
Comfortable double/twin rooms decorated in a contemporary style with a desk area, power sockets and a mirrored dressing table area. The rooms in the Ibis Hotel are all identical and some have interconnecting doors. Accommodation is functional and comfortable for the business traveller. Built in an oblong shape, the corridors on the room floors are long and are decorated in natural colors with central lifts and water dispensers on every floor.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
 1
  Le Gourmand  
Restaurant Type Buffet Breakfast
Restaurant Capacity 92
Opening Times 6:30 to 10:30
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Children’s Facilities No
Breakfast Options Continental & International breakfast buffet
Cranley Comment
Le Gourmand is a light and airy breakfast restaurant with floor to ceiling French windows opening onto a fountain area and is decorated with plants, mirrors, contemporary paintings and artifacts. The buffet area runs down the centre of the restaurant and guests serve themselves from a full range of continental and international breakfast options. Although the restaurant is essentially operated as self-service there is staff on hand assisting and serving guests. The restaurant leads into the PM Bar and during the day the whole area can be used for private functions.
Bars
Number of Bars
 2
  PM Bar  
Bar Type Bar
Bar Capacity 30
Opening Times 18:00 to 1:00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Admissions Policy No
Cranley Comment
PM BAR is decorated in contemporary style with floor to ceiling windows opening onto the outside fountain area and serves a full range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and beverages. Guests are also offered a menu of sandwiches & light snacks. The bar leads from Le Gourmand restaurant and is decorated in the same style and theme giving the area a spacious feel.
  Chianti's Wine Bar  
Bar Type Wine Bar
Bar Capacity 40
Opening Times 9:00 to 24:00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Admissions Policy No
Cranley Comment
Chianti’s Wine Bar is an intimate area of the hotel where guests can enjoy drinks & snacks throughout the day. Decorated with the same contemporary theme running throughout the hotel, Chianti’s Wine bar has floor to ceiling windows with an open area leading into CUBO restaurant. The bar serves a range of specialty coffees, teas, alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages and an extensive menu of sandwiches, salads & light snacks. In the evening it takes on a different atmosphere and is lit by candlelight and an ideal venue for an aperitif before dining, an after dinner drink or a light supper.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Wireless internet is available in all public areas of the hotel.
In-Room Services Dial up internet connection available.
Business Centre
There is no Business Centre but photocopying and fax facilities are available at reception.
Meetings & Events
Le Gourmand restaurant and PM Bar are available for banqueting with seating for up to 100 guests.
Cranley Comment
Le Gourmand restaurant leads into the PM Bar which opens up to serve as a banqueting area. The restaurant and bar are furnished and decorated with the same contemporary style and design, giving the banqueting facilities a feeling of space and continuity. French windows open onto an outside fountain area with tables and chairs.
Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
Beaches
  Jumeirah Beach Park