Majestic Tower Hotel, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Majestic Tower Hotel

Majestic Tower Hotel, Dubai

Hotel Address

Mankhool Road
Bur Dubai
P.O. Box 122235
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Majestic Tower Hotel

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Hotel Summary

Category

Hotel

Hotel Opened

2006

Cranley Summary

Majestic Tower Hotel is a 29 storey building located on Mankhool Road in the Bur Dubai area of downtown Dubai. It is situated within the business districts, leisure and shopping areas, as well as the port and the airport. It has four different room types, with Standard, and Deluxe rooms and Executive Deluxe and Family Suites, all of which are furnished and decorated to a good standard. There are several food and beverage outlets in the hotel, with a range of options. Many of the venues feature music in one form or another and there is a sports bar which has a big screen, as well as individual TVs and shows all of the major sporting events from around the world. Majestic Tower Hotel has a business centre, meeting facilities and a health club with gym facilities. One of its best assets is a large and very pleasant pool terrace and swimming pool on Level HC, which is effectively the third floor.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Majestic Tower Hotel is located in Bur Dubai district in downtown Dubai. It is well situated for the port and for the business districts in the city. There are numerous shops and banks within walking distance, as well as the textile and computer markets and shopping area of Meena Bazaar. The Dubai Museum and Ruler's Court are also close by. Sheikh Zayed Road which is the main road through the centre of the city is easily accessible and the hotel is also well positioned for the airport.

Airports
Distance	7 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfers available

Cities and Sights
Distance	5 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfers available

Layout Description

Majestic Tower Hotel is a 29 storey tower. The hotel lobby is located at the equivalent of first floor level. There is a lounge bar, Breathers, at lobby level, as well as a coffee shop, Lavazza Café. Checkers is a music bar serving food at level P1, which is the next floor up. La Terrace Restaurant, together with the Health Club and access to the pool terrace are at level HC. Above that is the 1st floor where Barrels Sports Bar, Le Michel Salon and the Business Centre are located. The conference room is on 2nd floor and then floors 3 to 24 inclusive have all of the rooms and suites.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 Hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic and several other languages are spoken
Payment Methods	All major international credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	Open 24 Hours All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Taxis can be arranged on request
Tours Arranged	The hotel works with a reputed tour company who provide a whole range of tours for its guests. These include: Dubai City Tour, Desert Safari, Dhow Dinner Cruise, Sharjah Cultural Tour, Abu Dhabi Capital Tour and Deep Sea Fishing amongst others.

Guest Relations	Standard services
Concierge Services	Standard services
Medical Facilities	A doctor can be called in with about 30 minutes notice and a toll free number is available to guests via reception
Parking	The hotel has 200 covered parking spaces in the hotel. Guests may park their own cars or use the complimentary valet parking service

Cranley Comment

At lobby level the wooden reception desk is on the left hand side, with a small seating area opposite, where there are two sofas and chairs. Following the marble floor past the reception desk, Breathers Bar is on the left, before reaching the two lifts on the left hand side that serve all floors. Immediately past the lifts is the Lavazza Café, a coffee shop serving hot and cold drinks and pastries. For disabled guests there is access via the rear of the hotel at one of the parking levels.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Le Michel Hair and Beauty Salon is on the 1st floor. There are separate salons for men and women.
09:30 to 21:00 Sat to Thu
16:00 to 21:00 Fri

Hairdressing:
Cut & Blow-dry, Hi-lights, Colouring, Perming, Hair Straightening, Hair Extensions, Braiding, Setting, Hair Steam Treatments, Bridal Styling

Beauty Care:
Nail Extensions. Manicure and Pedicure, Facials, Facial Bleaching, Eyebrow Threading and Tinting, Waxing, Body Massage, Foot Massage, Make-up

1st floor Mall and Gallery;
Gallery features art displays

Cranley Comment

Le Michel Hair and Beauty Salon occupies one side of the first floor and provides a range of hair and beauty treatments in separate salons for men and women. On the first floor is Barrels Sports Bar and the Business Centre and art displays with a number of works to view. There are banks and shops within a few minutes walk from the hotel as well as the Meena Bazaar shopping area.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	29
Total Rooms	252
Elevators	2
Rooms per Elevator	126
Total Staff	260
Staff per Room	1

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability at an additional charge
Smoking Rooms	75 rooms in total in all categories are designated as non smoking
Room Service	Full menu served 24 hours
Laundry Service	Same day service for items received before 09:00 6 hour express service is available between 09:00 and 12:00 at a 100% surcharge

Club or Executive Facilities

The hotel does not have any special club or executive features

Cranley Comment

The Majestic Hotel Tower has a variety of room types, from Standard rooms to Deluxe rooms and Executive Deluxe and Family Suites. The hotel is designed in such a way that all room types are located on every floor. Throughout the hotel there are a mixture of rooms with king size beds, queen size beds and twin beds. The décor for each of the rooms is standard and very modern throughout, with wooden floors, brightly coloured rugs in shades of yellow, orange, red and brown and furnishings to match. Walls are painted white and all cupboards are in a dark brown wood. Given the building is a tall tower the higher floors have the better views and Sheikh Zayed Road, Port Rashid and Dubai Creek can all be seen depending on the side of the building they look out to.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard	126	City	Air conditioning Satellite TV Tea/coffee making facilities Broadband internet access Minibar Bathroom with bathtub and shower Hairdryer Safe deposit box	2 Adults and 1 child under 12	17

Cranley Comment

There are six Standard rooms located on every guest floor in the hotel. Standard Rooms are furnished with a queen bed for either single or double occupancy, or twin beds. All rooms are equipped with a writing desk/dressing table and a separate small table with armchair. The rooms are furnished in a modern contemporary style, with shades of yellow, orange, brown and red being the main colours. All rooms have a golden brown coloured wooden floor and bedside rug. The bathrooms are tiled and feature a marble topped washbasin stand, with a striking modern white washbasin and a combined bath and shower.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	63	City	As for the Standard rooms, but with the added benefit of: Additional space A king size bed A seating area with sofa Floor to ceiling windows Some deluxe rooms also have a jacuzzi style bathtub and a separate shower. A separate dressing area.	2 Adults and 1 child under 12	22

Cranley Comment

There are three deluxe rooms located on every guest floor in the hotel. Deluxe Rooms are furnished with a king size bed and are rather more spacious than the Standard rooms. All deluxe rooms are equipped with a writing desk/dressing table and a separate seating area, furnished with a sofa and an armchair. The rooms are decorated and furnished in a modern contemporary style, with shades of yellow, orange, brown and red being the main colours. All rooms have a golden brown coloured wooden floor and bedside rug. The bathrooms are tiled and feature a marble topped washbasin stand, with a striking modern white washbasin and many deluxe rooms have a circular, jacuzzi style bath, with separate shower.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Deluxe	21	City	As for the Deluxe rooms, but with the added benefit of: A separate lounge/diner, with a dining table and 4 chairs A lounge area with a sofa, armchair and coffee table. Many have a separate bath tub and walk-in shower Bathrobe and slippers 2nd TV in the bedroom	3 Adults and 1 child under 12 or 2 Adults and 2 children under 12	56

Cranley Comment

There are two Executive Deluxe suites located on every guest floor in the hotel. Executive Deluxe suites are furnished with a king size bed and have the benefit of a separate lounge/diner. All suites are equipped with a writing desk/dressing table in the bedroom, whilst the lounge has a sofa, an armchair and a coffee table, as well as a dining table and four chairs. The rooms are decorated and furnished in a modern contemporary style, with shades of yellow, orange, brown and red being the main colours. All rooms have a golden brown coloured wooden floor and bedside rug. The bathrooms are tiled and feature a marble topped washbasin stand, with a striking modern white washbasin. Many of the suites have a walk-in shower and a separate bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Family Suites	42	City	As per the Executive Deluxe suite, with the added benefit of: Fully fitted kitchen with appliances	2 Adults and two children under 12	71

Cranley Comment

There is one Family Suite on each floor which is the same as the Executive Deluxe suite but has the added benefit of a fully fitted kitchen with cooking range, dishwasher and double doored refrigerator. The suite itself is furnished with a king size bed and have the benefit of a separate lounge/diner. All suites are equipped with a writing desk/dressing table in the bedroom, whilst the lounge has a sofa, an armchair and a coffee table, as well as a dining table and four chairs. The rooms are decorated and furnished in a modern contemporary style, with shades of yellow, orange, brown and red being the main colours. All rooms have a golden brown coloured wooden floor and bedside rug. The bathrooms are tiled and feature a marble topped washbasin stand, with a striking modern white washbasin. Many of the suites have a walk-in shower and a separate bathtub.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The hotel two main restaurants and a coffee shop providing food for its guests, although all of the bars also offer a menu selection. The hotel recently opened a new Greek restaurant, Elia which overlooks the pool terrace.

La Terrace Restaurant

Restaurant Type	Continental and International cuisine
Restaurant Capacity	64
Opening Times	Breakfast 06:00 to 10:30 Lunch 12:30 to 15:30 Dinner 19:30 to 22:30 An a la carte menu is also available for 24 hour dining
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking throughout
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu available High chairs
Breakfast Options	Hot and cold buffet, with cooking station

Cranley Comment

La Terrace is situated on Level HC, which is effectively the 3rd floor, overlooking the pool terrace and is the hotel's breakfast venue, as well as offering lunch, dinner and a 24 hour la carte menu. It is bright and airy, with a light coloured wooden floor and a tasteful red and white theme for the chairs and table decorations. La Terrace has theme evenings throughout the week and offers a poolside brunch with barbeque and live cooking stations every Friday between 12:30 and 16:00 for the Friday brunch.

Elia

Restaurant Type	Greek
Restaurant Capacity	72 persons inside and outside
Opening Times	18.00 to 02.00 closed Monday's
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking area
Children’s Facilities	Children's portions High chairs
Breakfast Options	N/A

Cranley Comment

Elia is the new Greek restaurant at the Majestic Hotel which was opened in December 2007. The restaurant serves contemporary Greek cuisine and the four Greek chefs headed by the award winning Yannis Baxevanis personally serves you the best of Greece's regional delicacies.

Lavazza Café

Restaurant Type	Coffee Bar
Restaurant Capacity	16
Opening Times	06:00 to 03:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking throughout
Children’s Facilities	None
Breakfast Options	Coffee, tea, juices and pastries

Cranley Comment

Lavazza is a small coffee bar situated at lobby level at the back of the hotel, immediately past the lifts. It serves Italian Lavazza coffee as well as different teas and a range of other beverages. It also offers a selection of homemade pastries and other delicacies.