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The Cranley Report®: Ibis Hotel
Ibis Hotel, Dubai
Hotel Address
World Trade Centre
P O Box 9544
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Contact Details
Telephone: +971 4 332 4444
Fax: +971 4 331 1220
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

Ibis Hotel at night: Click to magnify
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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Hotel Opened
 2003
Cranley Summary
The Ibis Hotel is a functional business hotel located next to the World Trade Centre and is directly linked to the International Exhibition and Convention Centre of Dubai. Shopping malls, beaches and tourist attractions are close by, while the Dubai International Airport is twenty minutes away and Jebel Ali Free Zone is thirty minutes away.

The hotel is a modern contemporary business style hotel with ample spacious seating space in the lobby areas and outside. The hotel meets simple travellers needs with the CuboPasta restaurant, Chianti's wine bar and hotel shop located on the ground floor providing the bare essentials. PC's are provided at either end of the lobby for internet access and wi-fi is available throughout the hotel. There are 210 modern rooms, including 177 double rooms, 30 inter-connecting rooms and 3 special needs room, all of which are simply furnished with a functional design. Access to swimming pool and gym are available at a daily charge through the Novotel, the sister hotel which is on the other side of the Convention Centre, five minutes walk away.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The Ibis Hotel is located on Sheikh Zayed road next to the World Trade Centre, twenty to thirty minutes from Dubai International Airport and twenty minutes away from the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city's business centre, close to DIFC and Emirates Towers and is directly linked to the Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Airports
Distance
 10 km
Airport Transfers
 Courtesy shuttle bus operates every 30 minutes to and from the airport
Cities and Sights
Distance
 4 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxi
Layout Description
The hotel front entrance leads directly into the open plan seating areas in the lobby. To the right is modern seating, internet access through hotel provided pc's, the rest rooms and elevator to the room floors. The information desk is found to the left of the entrance and the front desk and reception are located just passed this on the left hand side. The front desk is surrounded by comfortable seating and open space. Round to the right of this you will find the hoel shop and just past this Chianti's wine bar, which leads into the CuboPasta restaurant. The entrance to the Convention Centre main concourse is also located here.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken Arabic and English with a wide range of other languages spoken.
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange All major currencies accepted
Taxis Arranged Taxis are arranged by the Information Desk in the lobby.
Tours Arranged A variety of activities can be arranged with the Desert Adventure Tourism tour desk in the lobby to:

Abu Dhabi City tours
Al Ain City tours
Camel Riding
Desert Safaris
Dhow tours
Dinner Cruises
Dubai City tours
Fishing trips
Liwa full day safaris
Night at the Races
Oman Dhow tour
Sand Skiing
Sharjah and Ajman City tours
Snorkelling or Scuba Diving
Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains
Concierge Services
 A full range of facilities including guided city and desert tours are available. The information desk will arrange beach transfers, street taxis and private limousines as required. There are complimentary shuttle buses to major malls and the airport. Contact teh information desk for a current time table.
Medical Facilities A doctor is on call at the World Trade Centre Clinic 24 hours.
Parking There is a small complimentary car park situated to the right of the IBIS hotel. Ample parking is available at at the World Trade Centre a few minutes away, which is charged at AED 5 per hour and is free from 20:00 to 06:00 daily.
Cranley Comment
The open plan lobby is very spacious with multiple seating areas, sofas, chairs, meeting areas, coffee tables and larger tables with power sockets suitable for computer use. There are also hotel provided pc's with internet access at either end of the lobby. The lobby leads to the ground floor shop, restaurant and bar, as well as the entrance to the Convention Centre main concourse. Every month there is a new theme in the lobby featuring plants, art and environmental projects.
Shops & Amenities
Description
There is a lobby shop which is open from 08:00 to 23:00 on the ground floor which is well stocked with newspapers, magazines, telephone cards, souvenirs, gifts and toiletries.
Cranley Comment
Travellers will find all the bare essentials covered by the lobby shop including batteries, phone cards, international papers and souvenirs. More amenities can be found at the larger sister hotel, the Novotel, situated at the other end of the Convention Centre concourse. There are a small number of outlets and an ATM machine within the Convention and Exhibition Centre complex. There are also numerous shops and restaurants only a short walk away across Sheikh Zayed Road, which can be reached via a footbridge. Less than twenty minutes away are also larger malls including Mall of the Emirates and Deira City Centre, both of which are serviced by complimentary shuttle buses.
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, complimentary up till 14:00, 50% of room rate between 14:00 and 18:00, full room rate thereafter.
Smoking Rooms 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors are non-smoking
Room Service 24 hours
Laundry Service Same day service: Items collected before 10:00, will be returned at 20:00.
Express service: Items collected before 10:00, will be required by 16:00 subject to an additional 50% surcharge.
Shoe shine machines are located on each floor level.
Cranley Comment
The IBIS has only one type of room, standard, of which there are also three designed for guests who are acessibility challenged. The functional rooms are contemporary in design with only furtniture and linen in them. There are 210 rooms with 2 elevators on six floors. All floors have shoe polish machines and water vending machines in the corridors.
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.
Electronic locking system
Traditional key locking system
Viewfinder spy hole
Individually controlled air-conditioning
Work space/desk
DDI Line
WI-FI (chargeable)
High speed Internet access (chargeable)
3 pin square British sockets
Television
International Satellite TV
All lights can be controlled form bed side
Dressing table
Full length mirror
Safety Deposit Boxes at Reception
Turndown service
Hyper allergenic pillows
En-suite bathroom
Shaving/Make up mirror
Shaving point

 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
Restaurant Comments
The IBIS has one restaurant situated on the ground floor near the entrance to the Convention Centre concourse. Cubo Pasta, as the name suggests, is an Italian restaurant, which is the main restaurant for the hotel serving lunch and dinner. It is also the location for the main breakfast. For early risers (04:30 - 06:30) and late risers (10:30 - 12:00) there is a continental style breakfast which is served in the lobby area. Snacks are also available from the shop on the ground floor or Chianti's wine bar, which doubles as a coffee shop during the day.

There is also an international restaurant, Le Gourmand, available for private hire.
  Cubo  
     
Restaurant Type Italian and International Buffet Breakfast
Restaurant Capacity 60
Opening Times 06:30 - 10:30 International Buffet Breakfast
12:00 - 15:00 Lunch
19:00 - 24:00 Dinner
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Smoking and non-smoking available
Children’s Facilities No
Breakfast Options An International Breakfast Buffet is served between 06:30 and 10:30 including juices, tea and coffee, fruit, cereals, continental and international breakfast options.
Cranley Comment
Cubo Pasta restaurant entrance is through Chianti's bar. Brightly light and spacious, this restaurant offers comfortable seats and fast service. The style of the restaurant is contemporary and functional like the rest of the hotel with silver tables and black chairs, yellow and cream ceiling curtains and full length glass paneled windows overlooking the Convention Centre concourse. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with available seating for 60 guests. The menu is typically Italian with antipasti, pizzas and pastas.
Bars
Number of Bars
 2
Bar Comments There are two bars in the IBIS. Chianti's wine bar which doubles as a cafe during the day and the PM Bar which is available for private hire. Both are located close to the entrance to the Convention and Exhibition Centre concourse at the far left end of of the lobby area. Chianti's serves snacks and drinks from 09:00 to 01:00, ideal for pre-dining drinks or a light supper.
  Chianti's Wine Bar  
     
Bar Type Wine Bar
Bar Capacity 40
Opening Times 9:00 to 24:00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy
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.
  PM Bar  
     
Bar Type Bar
Bar Capacity 30,30
Opening Times Available for hire in the evenings
Dress Codes Casual
Smoking Policy
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.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Wireless internet is available in all public areas for a fee. PC's are also availabe to access internet at either end of the lobby using a pre-paid card.
In-Room Services High speed internet connection is available for a fee.
Writing desk and hard-backed, adjustable height swivel chair.
Business Centre
There is no Business Centre but photocopying and fax facilities are available at reception and the business centre at the Novotel is only five minutes walk away.
Meetings & Events
Venue Size (m2) Dimensions
L x W x H (metres)
  
  
Le Gourmand  -  -
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 100
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PM Bar  -  -
 100
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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