Rimal Rotana Suites, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Rimal Rotana Suites

Rimal Rotana Suites, Dubai

Hotel Address

off Al Murraqbat Street
PO Box 27070
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Rimal Rotana Suites

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Hotel Summary

Category

Apartment Hotel

Hotel Opened	1995
Refurbishment	The interior of the hotel was completely refitted in 2005

Cranley Summary

The hotel is located in the business district of Deira just 3 kms from Dubai airport and 5km from the World Trade Centre. The original building was built ten years ago but the Rimal Rotana was completely re-fitted in 2005. There are two room types; Deluxe rooms with twin or double bed configurations and Two-bedroom Suites. The Deluxe room has basic kitchen facilities whilst the Suite has a full kitchen. The rooms are decorated to a high standard with light beige walls and good quality dark furniture. The bathrooms have marble counters and marble effect flooring. As well as the kitchen facilities in the rooms, the Rimal Rotana has a 24 hour coffee shop serving light snacks and meals. It also serves a buffet breakfast. The hotel has a rooftop terrace with swimming pool and sun loungers and a full gym.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Rimal Rotana Suites are set back about 40 metres from Al Murraqbat Street which gives it the advantage of central location but slightly back from the passing traffic. It is five minutes from Dubai international airport and 5 kms from the World Trade Centre and is within walking distance from the major shopping malls of Deira. Despite being close to the airport the Suites do not suffer any adverse noise effect. For those not familiar with Dubai, Deira is the ‘Old Dubai’ and houses numerous souks (shopping malls) and established businesses.

Airports
Distance	3 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfers available

Cities and Sights
Distance	0.5 km
City/Sight Transfers	Walk or Taxi

Layout Description

The hotel is set back about 40 meters from the main road and has an undercover entrance. Inside guests enter the lobby with the reception desk immediately in front and to the right is the business centre, café and lifts. The rooms occupy the first seven floors and on the roof level is a full gym and rooftop pool.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	Arabic, English, French
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies
Taxis Arranged	Taxis 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	Standard Services
Concierge Services	Standard Services
Medical Facilities	Medical doctor can be called in 30 minutes and there pharmacy delivery available 24 hours of the day
Parking	Complimentary underground parking

Cranley Comment

The lobby is decorated in a modern contemporary style with cream marble floors, chrome light fittings, plants and a glass-enclosed business centre. The reception desk is immediately in front of the glass entrance. The reception desk has three terminals for guest check-in and check-out and also concierge services. To the right of the front desk is the glass-enclosed business centre and opposite is the Moka café.

Shops & Amenities

Cranley Comment

Rimal Rotana Suites have no boutiques or other amenities but are located between the two main shopping streets in Deira so there is ample shopping immediately nearby.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	7
Total Rooms	124
Elevators	3
Rooms per Elevator	41
Total Staff	89
Staff per Room	0.7

Check-in Time	14.00
Check-out Time	12.00
Late Checkout	Sublect to availability
Smoking Rooms	One non-smoking floor
Room Service	24 Hours
Laundry Service	Same day return if handed in by 09.00

Cranley Comment

Both room types are decorated in the same style. The principle difference is that the Suite is double the size of the Deluxe room. The Suite has a full kitchen with washing machine and fridge/freezer. Rooms are decorated to a high standard with walls painted a dark beige colour and good quality dark wood furniture. All bathrooms have black marble tops, white sinks and white sanitary wear with beige marble effect flooring.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe Room	97	Deira Street	Two arm chairs and coffee table Desk/dressing table Breakfast bar area with three chairs Kitchenette with sink, hob, under-counter fridge, extractor fan, kettle and utensils Marble bathroom Single washbasin Bath with shower Hairdryer Phone with direct dialing Iron and ironing board Safe	3 Adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12	33

Cranley Comment

The Deluxe room incorporates a kitchen in the room comprising of a work-top, hob and extractor fan, under-counter units and fridge. The bedroom is decorated to a high standard with dark beige walls, brown striped curtains and dark wood furniture to complete the theme. The room also has a floor to ceiling window to allow light to flow into the room. Guests should note that the Deluxe room does not include a washing machine, although a sameday laundry service is provided for items dropped off before 09.00.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Suite	27	Deira Street	As per the Deluxe room with the additional benefit of: Two en-suite bedrooms Separate kitchen 2 satellite televisions Round dinning table with four chairs Two-seater sofa and four arm chairs Galley style kitchen with full size fridge/freezer and washing machine, four plate hob, sink, kettle and utensils. Three phones with direct dialing Iron and ironing board Safe 2 Hairdryers	4 Adults or 2 Adults and 4 children under 12	66

Cranley Comment

The two bedroom suite comprises a small entrance hall with a guest bathroom and kitchen and leads into the lounge/dinning room. The two bedrooms are accessed off either side of the lounge. The overall suite is decorated stylishly with light beige walls, marble effect flooring and good quality dark wood furniture. The suite has the benefit of a full size galley style kitchen with fridge/freezer and washing machine. The master bedroom has a dressing area from which the en-suite bathroom leads. The guest bedroom is also en- suite and is well proportioned but does not have a television. All rooms have floor to ceiling windows to allow ample natural light into the suite.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Moka cafe

Restaurant Type	Café serving sandwiches, salads and lighter meals
Restaurant Capacity	44
Opening Times	24 hours
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking area
Children’s Facilities	High chairs, children under 6 eat free and children between 7 and 12 pay 50%
Breakfast Options	Buffet breakfast

Cranley Comment

The Moka café is open plan to the reception and therefore decorated in the same contemporary style as the lobby area. The café has square glass-top tables with cream leather chairs and overlooks one of the streets. The café serves a range of salads and sandwiches and also fuller meals like grilled fish, pasta and steak. Food can also be ordered and delivered to the room 24 hours a day.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Chargeable wireless internet is available in the reception area and business centre.

In-Room Services

High speed internet available

Business Centre

Two laptops are avialable with internet access and printing facilities. Secretarial assistance is also available.

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Cranley Comment

The business centre is located next to reception in a cubicle of about 12 square metres with glass walls, glass ceiling and a glass floor set over pebbles with coloured lights around the perimeter. Within the cubicle is two new laptop notebooks as well as a leather sofa.

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Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Babysitting service

A babysitting servive by hotel staff is available with at least six hours notice.

Beaches

Jumeirah Beach Park

Location	3 km
Description	Jumeirah Beach Park is a public beach open from 8:00 to 23:00. Visitors must pay a small charge to enter the beach area and sun loungers and parasols are available for hire. Visitors to the Jumeirah Beach Park should note that one day per week is designated as 'Ladies Only' day and they should check before visiting which day it is.
Private/Public	Public
Size/Frontage	The beach has a water frontage of about four hundred metres and is approximately twenty metres wide.

Facilities	Facilities include showers, snack bar, sun loungers and parasols for hire, a children’s adventure playground and a grass area with barbeques and straw parasols.
Safety	Lifeguards on duty.
Parking	There is a small charge to bring your car into the park or there is complimentary car parking available nearby.

Cranley Comment

The Jumeirah Beach Park is a public beach with a small charge for entry. The beach park has a large beach with lifeguards, sun lounger and parasol hire, toilet facilities and a snack bar for cold drinks and fast food refreshments. There is a grassed area and an area planted with trees, where barbeques are available for public use. There are football goals and beach volleyball facilities on the beach in addition to an adventure type playground to keep younger children entertained.

Pools