Millennium Hotel, Sharjah - Cranley Report

The Cranley Report®: Millennium Hotel

Millennium Hotel, Sharjah

Hotel Address

Corniche Road
PO Box 3930
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Millennium Hotel Sharjah

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Hotel Summary

Awards Won

World Travel Award in November 2005 as "Sharjah's Leading Hotel"
Century International Quality Era Award

Hotel Opened

2002

Cranley Summary

The Millennium Sharjah is a hotel geared towards the business and convention market and is located on the Sharjah Corniche which gives it impressive views of the Lagoon whilst at the same time being near the centre of the city and the main Sharjah shopping mall. The hotel was opened at the end of 2002 and has 259 rooms on 16 floors. The rooms come in a number of types and in addition there is the Millennium Club Lounge for Suite and Executive Room guests. The hotel has four different dining options with formal Thai and Iranian Restaurants, a casual dining international restaurant and a café located on the ground floor. There is no bar as Sharjah does not allow alcohol. For leisure the hotel has a small gym, squash court, sauna and steam rooms (separate for ladies and gentlemen) and three swimming pools. For conferences and banquets there is one Grand Ballroom and three boardrooms that can be configured in different ways and they have the benefit of being located on the first floor which is accessed by the feature stairway in the lobby or a lift.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The hotel is located on the Sharjah Corniche which gives it impressive views of the lagoon whilst at the same time being located in the city centre. The hotel has easy access to the City Centre shopping malls including the largest in Sharjah as well as the Old Souks. For guests wanting to get to Dubai for golf and shopping or evening activities it is about 20km away but travel time can vary considerably depending on the time of day so guests are advised to take advice from the hotels concierge. In addition the hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus to Dubai four times a day.

Airports
Distance	15 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi

Cities and Sights
Distance	15 km
City/Sight Transfers	The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus four times a day returning three times a day or guests can take a taxi.

Layout Description

The hotel is located on the banks of the Khaled Lagoon near to the city centre with all of the facilities except the beach club within the hotel. The hotel is a tall hotel with seventeen floors. The rooms are located on the third to seventeenth floors with the club rooms and suites located on the top three floors and the Millennium Club Lounge on the seventeenth. The heath club and swimming pools are located on a roof terrace on the second floor with pools on either side of the building which means there is always one pool in the shade. Two of the restaurants and boutiques are located on the ground floor with the lobby and guest services and, lastly the other two restaurants and conference facilities are on the first floor. The beach club is a five minute taxi ride away.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, French and German
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash are accepted.
Foreign Exchange	Major currencies
Taxis Arranged	From a taxi pool
Tours Arranged	A range of tours can be organised by concierge which include city tours of Sharjah, Dubai, Al Ain, East Coast and Abu Dhabi, sand skiing, helicopter tours, desert safari and BBQ’s, overnight safaris, musandam mountains trips and traditional dhow dinners

Guest Relations	Standard
Concierge Services	Standard Europcar hire desk
Medical Facilities	There is a nurse on duty Saturday to Thursday from 10.00 to 13.00 and a doctor can be called in on fifteen minutes notice. There is a pharmacy located next to the hotel.
Parking	Complimentary valet parking

Cranley Comment

The hotel lobby is set in a stylish surrounding with high ceilings, marble flooring and a grand staircase in the centre which leads up to the banqueting and conferencing facilities and restaurants on the first floor. The front desk is located on the left side which consists of a number of individual desks. The concierge is located on the opposite side of the lobby and at the very front of the lobby on either side are two of the restaurants which are open plan to the lobby. At the back of the lobby are the boutiques and business centre.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Car rental desk: Open Saturday to Thursday 08.00 to 17.00.
Hotel boutiques are generally open 08.00 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 22.00 and include:
Newsagents
Arabic ladies fashions
Persian Rugs
Arabic gifts
Perfumery
Jewellers
Voyage Tours

Dana Beauty Salon for ladies: Open Saturday to Tuesday from 10.00 to 13.00 and 16.00 to 22.00 and on Wednesday and Thursdays 10.00 to 22.00. The salon offers hair styling, facials, manicures, pedicures, make-up and waxing.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a range of boutiques offering Arabic gifts and fashions as well as a stationery. In addition the City Centre Mall and the Sahara Centre as well as the Souk Al Arsah which is one of the oldest Souks in the UAE are located five to ten minutes away in a taxi.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	18
Total Rooms	259
Elevators	4
Rooms per Elevator	65
Total Staff	220
Staff per Room	0.8

Check-in Time	14.00
Check-out Time	12.00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms	Non-smoking rooms available
Room Service	Available 24 hours
Laundry Service	Items dropped off before 09.00 will be delivered the same day. Premium six hour service at 15% additional charge.

Club or Executive Facilities

There is a Club Lounge on the 17th floor for Executive and Suite guests. The lounge has ample armchairs and coffee tables for guests to relax at and read or watch the large screen television. The room is decorated in a sophisticated style and has stunning views of the lagoon from floor to ceiling windows down the whole of one side of the lounge. The lounge is open from 06.30 to 22.00 and offers:
Internet access from a PC in an alcove.
Complimentary Breakfast from 06.30 to 10.30
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks from 10.30 to 20.00.
Tea, Coffee and Cookies from 10.30 to 22.00.

Cranley Comment

The Millennium Sharjah has a range of room types from the Deluxe Room to the Royal Suite. The rooms come with Khalid Lagoon views or City views with the lagoon views being the most impressive. There are executive rooms called the Millennium Club Rooms which with the suites have additional amenities like fax machines and a trouser press and are located on the top three floors they also benefit from access to the lounge on the 17th floor. All rooms except the Royal Suite are decorated in a contemporary style with light or dark wood furniture.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe Room	186	105 Khalid Lagoon 81 Sea/City	Satellite television with internet access Mini bar Individually controlled air conditioning High speed internet connection Desk and chair Two seater sofa or armchair and coffee table Trouser press Safe Scales Hair dryer Combined bath shower Tea and coffee facilities	2 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12	21

Cranley Comment

The Deluxe Rooms are located on either side of the building and comprise a small entrance hallway off which is the bath room and the wardrobes. The room is decorated in a contemporary design with light coloured wood furniture and headboard with light brown curtains and beige neutral walls. The room comes with a range of amenities like high speed internet and a television with internet connectivity. The bathroom has a bidet, combined bath/shower and white sanitary wear with cream marble walls, floor tiles and with a dark brown marble counter with white sunken sink.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe Studio Suite	10	Sea/City	As per the Deluxe Room plus: Executive facilities Fax machine Complimentary breakfast	2 Adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12	28

Cranley Comment

The Deluxe Studio is a one room suite with views over the city. The room has a small entrance hallway with the en-suite bathroom on one side that has a combined bath and shower and is decorated in a pastel colour with whir sanitary wear. The living room/ bedroom is one room and at one end is the bedroom and the lounge area is at the other end with a two seater sofa, armchair, coffee table and desk with high speed internet connection. The room is decorated in the same contemporary style as the other room types.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe Suite	22	Khalid Lagoon	As per the Deluxe Studio Suite plus: Separate bedroom and lounge Two, two seater sofa's Orbit satellite decoder	2 Adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12	46

Cranley Comment

The Deluxe Suite is a two room suite with a lounge and a separate en-suite bedroom. You enter the lounge which is a rectangular shaped room and has two sofas and a coffee table with a satellite television. There is a doorway to the bedroom which contains the bed a two seat sofa and a desk with high speed internet connection. The bathroom is the same as the Deluxe Studio Suite. These rooms come with lagoon as well as city views and have the same décor as the other room types.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Millennium Club Room	30	12 Khalid Lagoon 18 Sea/City	As per the Deluxe Room plus: Private fax machine Access to the club lounge and facilities on the 17th floor Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Complimentary breakfast.	2 Adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12	22

Cranley Comment

The Millennium Club Rooms are the same physical room and décor as the Deluxe Rooms and are also located on either side of the building. The rooms have extra amenities and access to the Club Lounge. The room comprises of a small entrance hallway off which is the bathroom and the wardrobes. The room is decorated in a contemporary design with light coloured wood furniture and headboard with light brown curtains and beige neutral walls. The room comes with a range of amenities like high speed internet, a television with internet connectivity and a trouser press. The bathroom has a bidet, combined bath/shower and white sanitary wear with cream marble walls, floor tiles and with a dark brown marble counter with white sunken sink.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Millennium Club Suite	10	Khalid Lagoon	As per the Deluxe Suite plus: Separate dining room Dining table for six Kitchenette Guest bathroom Separate shower	2 Adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12	114

Cranley Comment

The Millennium Club Suite is a substantial size at 114 sqm. It has a separate dining room, lounge, kitchenette, guest toilet and en-suite master bedroom that has a separate shower as well as a bath. The suite has an entrance hallway off which the other rooms lead. The bedroom also has a lounge area with two armchairs and a coffee table and in addition has a desk with fax and internet connection. The dining room has a circular table and seating for six persons and overlooks the lagoon whilst the lounge also overlooks the lagoon and has two, three seater sofas' and a coffee table as well as a satellite television.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Suite	1	Khalid Lagoon	As per the Millennium Club Suite plus: Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Two Jacuzzi baths Kitchenette Living/Dining Room Four separate entrance doors	5 persons	165

Cranley Comment

The Royal Suite is the premium accommodation and as well as the extra space benefits from having two en-suite bedrooms with the second bedrooms having twin beds. The suite doorway leads into a lounge/dining room with ample space and features a dining
table with eight chairs and a three seat sofa as well as additional armchairs. The lounge has impressive views overlooking the lagoon. At either end of the suite are the bedrooms which are identical in size have the same amenities with one having twin single beds. The Royal Suite is decorated in a richer and more elaborate style than the other room types in the hotel.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The hotel has three principle restaurants and a coffee shop serving snacks and light meals and in addition guests at the pool can order room service. The breakfast location is Citrus which serves a buffet at meal times as well as having an al a carte menu. The two more formal restaurants are located on the first floor and serve Thai and Iranian cuisine. For lighter options guests can have a snack, pastries or cakes. Fresh juices and 'mocktails' at the Al Dallah coffee shop.

All restaurants serve innovative Ostrich meat dishes, with meat coming straight from an organic farm in Sharjah.

Citrus

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	Total 65
Opening Times	06.30 to 23.30 Breakfast 06.30 to 10.30 Lunch 12.30 to 15.30 Dinner 19.00 to 23.30
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Separate non-smoking area
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu Children below eight receive a 50% discount
Breakfast Options	Full buffet breakfast

Cranley Comment

Citrus is the main international restaurant in the hotel and is located at the front of the lobby. It is split onto two levels with the non-smoking area being located on the higher level. The restaurant serves a buffet at all meal times and has special themed evenings with Mexican, Indian, Far Eastern and Mediterranean nights. There is also a full al a carte menu available.

Mojo

Restaurant Type	Thai
Restaurant Capacity	Total 80
Opening Times	Lunch 12.30 to 15.30 Dinner 19.00 to 23.30
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Breakfast Options	N/A

Cranley Comment

Mojo is a Thai restaurant located on the first floor of the hotel. It has panoramic windows overlooking the Lagoon and Corniche Road which gives an impressive vista at both day and night. The restaurant serves a range of typical Thai dishes and for larger functions can organise a buffet with a dedicated buffet area in the restaurant. The décor of the restaurant is contemporary and stylish with black marble flooring.

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