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The Cranley Report®: Jumeira Rotana Hotel
Jumeira Rotana Hotel, Dubai
Hotel Address
Al Diyafah Street
P.O. Box 33640
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Contact Details
Telephone: +971 4 3455888
Fax: +971 4 3458777
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Awards Won 2004 MENA (Middle East North Africa Travel Awards) - Best 4 Star Corporate Business Hotel
2005 MENA (Middle East North Africa Travel Awards) - Best 4 Star Corporate Business Hotel
2002-2003 Grumpy Gourmet - Best German Restaurant
2004 Boston Bar - What's on favourite Bar
Hotel Opened
 1998
Refurbishment There is a room refurbishment programme in progress which should be fully completed by September 2006. The hotel will be opening individual floors throughout the year as the programme progresses. There will be a supplementary cost for rooms that have already been upgraded.
Cranley Summary
A boutique style hotel situated on the fashionable Al Diyafah Street in Bur Dubai. It is close to Jumeirah beach and a few minutes drive in light traffic to the World Trade Center and Exhibition Hall, making it ideal for the business and leisure traveller. The hotel has a German restaurant and an International buffet-style restaurant with theme nights. The hotel further benefits from having a coffee shop, a lively bar, a business centre and conference/ meeting rooms. There is also a gym with saunas and a rooftop pool with a children's pool and pool bar. Guests are offered access to the 5 star Dubai Marine Beach & Spa's private beach in Jumeirah at a charge with complimentary daily transfers.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The hotel is located on the fashionable Al Diyafah Street in Bur Dubai with its ethnic Arabic shops, fashionable boutiques and restaurants. The hotel is close to Jumeirah Beach, about a 10 minute drive in light traffic from Dubai International Airport and a few minutes from the World Trade Centre, Exhibition Hall, Dubai City Centre and the Dubai Creek.
Airports
Distance
 4 km
Airport Transfers
 Taxi Transfers Arranged
Cities and Sights
Distance
 4 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxi Transfers Arranged
Layout Description
Guests enter the hotel into the open plan lobby lounge. The reception and guest relations desk as well as the business centre are located to the right, whilst Le Café restaurant is to the left. The Boston Bar and Brauhaus German Restaurant are located on the ground floor. The Bella Vista restaurant is on the 5th floor and the conference and meeting rooms are located on the 1st and 5th floors. The swimming pool, gymnasium and pool bar are on the rooftop.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken English, Arabic, French, Italian, German, Swedish, Spanish, Hindi, Malay and Indonesian
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged Taxis can be arranged
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 Guest Relations
Concierge Services
 Standard Services
Medical Facilities 24 hour doctor on call from the Belhoul Hospital next door to the hotel.
Parking Complimentary Valet parking
Cranley Comment
The marble floor open plan lobby entrance is elegantly furnished with a central Persian rug. There is an elaborate flower arrangement and floor to ceiling windows with ample seating for guests on comfortable sofas with coffee tables. There are two wood panelled check-in desks as well as a separate concierge and guest relations desk. Le Café lobby lounge serves freshly brewed coffees and teas with cakes and pastries.
Shops & Amenities
Description
Roger Doumit Ladies Salon: Open 9:00 to 20:00. The salon offers ladies hairdressing as well as Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Bleaching, Threading, Nail Extention and Massage with Aromatheraphy
Cranley Comment
The ladies salon is located on the ground floor of the hotel and offers a range of cutting, colouring and styling treatments. The beauty salon specialises in massage with aroma therapy and beauty treatments.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 5
Total Rooms 115
Elevators 2
Rooms per Elevator 58
Total Staff 135
Staff per Room 1.2
Check-in Time 14:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout On request and subject to availability
Smoking Rooms 2 non-smoking rooms on each floor
Room Service 24 hours
Laundry Service Same day service with drop-off at 9:00
Cranley Comment
The Jumeira Rotana Hotel’s rooms and suites are all large enough for extra beds, which make them particularly suitable for families, adults wishing to share accommodation or adults who prefer ample space. Rooms and suites have restricted views but this is compensated for by the extra spacious bedrooms, which are decorated in pastel colours with floor to ceiling drapes and curtains. There is a room refurbishment programme in progress due for completion in September 2006. The descriptions below are pre-redecoration. Guests should note that there will be a supplementary cost for rooms and suites already refurbished.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe Room 100

Restricted View

Kitchenette (with tea & coffee making facilities)
Mini bar
Hairdryer
IDD telephone facilities
Satellite TV channels
Safety deposit box
Bodylines toiletries
High speed internet will be installed as part of the refurbishment programme.

 2 Adults and 2 Children 40
Cranley Comment
Deluxe rooms have King or Twin beds with a kitchenette. They are decorated in pastel colours with floor to ceiling drapes and curtains and have a desk/vanity area with an arched mirror. The rooms have good wardrobe and drawer space for storage and are large enough for 2 adults with extra beds for children. The en-suite bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower, a washbasin and a mirrored vanity area.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Junior Suite 8

Distant Sheikh Zayed Road & Ocean

As for Deluxe Rooms with the added benefit of being larger and with an open plan lounge.

 3 Adults or 2 Adults & 2 Children 73
Cranley Comment
Junior Suites are split level and have an open plan lounge with a desk/vanity area and a kitchenette. They are furnished in light wood with pastel coloured walls, floor to ceiling drapes and curtains and Van Gough prints. There is ample space and the suites are large enough to accommodate 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children with extra beds. The bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower, washbasin and mirrored vanity area.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Executive Suite 7

Distant Sheikh Zayed Road & Ocean

As for Deluxe Rooms with the added benefit of being larger and a separate lounge/dining room and bedroom with separate open dressing and sitting area.

 4 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children 98
Cranley Comment
Executive Suites are decorated in pastel colours with Van Gough prints and light wood furniture with floor to ceiling drapes and curtains. Suites have a separate lounge/dining room and kitchenette and have ample wardrobe space and drawers for storage. The lounge has a desk with telephone and TV, whilst the bedroom has a separate open dressing area, sitting area and vanity unit with arched mirror. There is ample space and 2 extra beds can be placed in the lounge or an extra bed can be placed in the bedroom. The Suites are large enough to accommodate families.
Restaurants & Cafés
  Brauhaus  
     
Restaurant Type German Restaurant
Restaurant Capacity 80
Opening Times Dinner: 18:00 to 24:00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non Smoking Areas
Children’s Facilities No
Breakfast Options No
Cranley Comment
The Brauhaus is decorated in the style of a Bavarian Bar with dark wood panelling, a featured bar area in the centre and alcove style seating. Staff are dressed in National Bavarian costume and the restaurant offers a range of German dishes and beers. They have themed evenings when Bavarian cuisine is served as well as cheese evenings featuring fondues and racellette dishes from the mountains of Europe. The restaurant has been awarded the Grumpy Gourmet award for best German restaurant in 2002 and 2003.
  Bella Vista  
     
Restaurant Type International
Restaurant Capacity 80
Opening Times Breakfast: 6:30 to 10:30
Dinner: 19:00 to 23.00
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non Smoking Areas
Children’s Facilities There are theme nights where children under 7 or under 12 eat free depending on the night. High Chairs Available.
Breakfast Options Buffet Breakfast
Cranley Comment
Guests enter the Bella Vista restaurant through a wrought iron style gate. It is decorated with stone arches, hand painted fresco scenes and stone balustrades. The restaurant has circular floor to ceiling windows, cane furniture and a central serving area. They offer themed evenings, as well as a Friday brunch where guests can enjoy the buffet with unlimited food and drinks for an inclusive price. There is a nightly program of entertainment in the Bella Vista Restaurant.
  Le Cafe  
     
Restaurant Type Coffee Lounge
Restaurant Capacity 25
Opening Times 06:00 to 21:00
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non Smoking Areas
Children’s Facilities No
Breakfast Options No
Cranley Comment
Situated in the lobby, Le Café is furnished with chairs and tables as well as sofas with coffee tables. It is decorated with rugs and tropical plants and serves freshly brewed coffee and tea to guests. There is a patisserie counter where guests can choose from a range of home made cookies, pastries and freshly baked cakes.
Bars
Number of Bars
 2
  The Boston Bar  
     
Bar Type American Pub
Bar Capacity 118
Opening Times 12:00 to 02:00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Cranley Comment
The bar is decorated to resemble a typical American style Western Bar and has a central bar area. It is decorated with dark wood panelling, ceiling fans and sepia Jazz themed pictures. This is a lively bar with live entertainment and dancing on the bar and was awarded the What’s On favourite bar in 2004. It serves an extensive menu of American style foods, cocktails, shooters and ales.
  Pool Bar  
     
Bar Type Poolbar
Bar Capacity 30
Opening Times 7:00 to 22:00
Dress Codes Casual/Swimwear
Air-Conditioning No
Smoking Policy Non Smoking Area
Admissions Policy Open to children
Cranley Comment
The pool bar and swimming pool are situated on the rooftop, on the 5th floor, with skyline views from all sides overlooking the shoreline and Dubai city. Light menus are available from the Bodylines menu offering a range of drinks, cocktails, beers, wines, snacks, salads, sandwiches, burgers and deserts.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Complimentary wireless is available in the lobby
In-Room Services In room high speed internet is currently being installed, due to be completed during 2006.
Business Centre
Located in Lobby area. Facilities include 2 Computer Terminals, HP Scanner/Printer/Fax/Photo Print
Meetings & Events
The Jumeirah Rotana has the following meeting and conference rooms located on the 1st and 5th floors:
Al Manara - hosts 40 (area 60 sqm)
Al Manzar - hosts 40 (area 60 sqm)
Al Diyafa - hosts 20 (area 46 sqm)
Boardroom - hosts 30 (area 53 sqm)

The following equipment is available: Overhead Projector, Slide Projector, Flip Chart, Clip on Microphone, Screen, LCD Projector, Hi-fi Sound System, Podium/Lectern, TV-Video ISDN line, other equipment can be sourced locally at a minimum rental fee

Catering is by arrangement depending on the function and requirements.
Cranley Comment
Meeting, Conference and Banqueting rooms are located on the 1st floor and have a pre-function area furnished with sofas and chairs that is ideal for pre-function drinks or refreshments. The conference rooms are furnished in pastel colours and are designed for multi-purpose use, having the benefit of large sliding doors which can be opened up for larger meetings. The boardroom on the 5th floor has floor to ceiling windows and is decorated with light green blinds and striped drapes. It is furnished in light wood furniture and has a feature arched ceiling. The hotel offers a range of catering facilities. Business travellers are well catered for with complimentary wireless internet in the lobby area and soon to be installed high speed internet in rooms and suites.
Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
   
Children's Pool See Pools
Babysitting service
By arrangement with 24 hours notice
Beaches
  Dubai Marine Beach & Spa
     
Location Charegeable use of beach facilities at Dubai Marine Beach & Spa with complimentary daily shuttle bus to and from the hotel.
Description Five star resort private beach in Jumeirah
Private/Public Private
  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, toilets, 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
  Rooftop Pool  
     
Opening Times 6:00 to 22:00
Temperature 30 degrees celcius
Depths 1.5 metres
Size 12 meters long
Facilities Showers
Sauna
Side Pool
Ladies & Gents change rooms
Plastic chairs with blue mattresses
Plastic tables
7 chairs with striped sun shades
Safety Lifeguard not on duty for the full duration of opening hours
Cranley Comment
The rooftop pool is situated on the 5th floor of the building with skyline views and distant views of Dubai City and the shoreline. The side area of the pool has shaded trellises and the terrace is decorated with tropical plants and climbing honey suckle. There are outdoor showers and changing rooms with showers, sauna and lockers. Light menus, snacks and drinks are available from the Bodylines poolbar menu.
  Children's Pool  
     
Opening Times 6:00 to 22:00
Temperature 30 degrees celcius
Depths 60 cm
Size Small round pool
Facilities As for Rooftop pool
Safety Lifeguard not on duty for the full duration of opening hours
Sports & Gym
  Gym & Health Club  
Opening Times
 6:00 to 22:00
Description Fitness Centre/Gym contains the following equipment:
1 Treadmill
1 Bicycle
1 Pull down machine
1 Multi purpose gym
1 Sit-up machine
1 Leg extension range of free weights
Size Small
Cranley Comment
The gym is located on the 5th floor with floor to ceiling windows and views of Jumeirah beach and the distant ocean. Walls are mirrored, giving it a spacious feel. There are changing rooms with showers, sauna, lockers, hairdryers and towels. A personal trainer is available to guests for fitness assessments and personal training programmes. Guests have the option of one-to-one workouts with a personal trainer or can alternatively join in organised fitness classes at a small charge.
Golf
  Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
Description
Opened in 1993 and extensively re-modelled in 2005, the course is set next to Dubai Creek, close to the city centre and Dubai International Airport. The championship course was re-designed by Thomas Bjorn and is set in undulating fairways lined with palms, attractive water hazards and shrubbery that give it a tropical and secluded feel despite being close to the city centre. The complex also features a nine hole floodlit par-three course. The course was voted in November 2005 as one of the top 100 world courses to play and hosted the Dubai Desert Classic in 1999 and 2000.
Location 3 km
Holes Two Courses: 18 Hole and 9 Hole
Length/Par 18 Hole Course: 6,839 Yards Par 71 sss 72
Facilities The centrepiece clubhouse is designed in the shape of a Dhow, making this one of Dubai’s landmark buildings. There is a golf academy with high tech studio, double ended driving range, six PGA qualified professionals and a comprehensive pro shop.
Special Needs
Rooms & Bathrooms 1 Disabled Room due for conversion in 2006
Restaurants & Catering Wheelchair access available
Communal Areas Wheelchair access available
Cranley Comment
The hotel is committed to becoming disabled friendly during 2006 by introducing a disabled room. There is wheelchair access to the lobby, rooms and restaurants.
Environment
Measures
 Minimise Cleaning Materials
Cranley Comment
There is a linen program in place whereby guests are given the option of not having a change of sheets every day. There is also a Rotana 2006 incentive environmental program in place.
Report Details
8 January 2006
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