Al Habtoor Palace – Preferred Hotels & Resorts Reviews: Everything Guests Say

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Al Habtoor Palace – Preferred Hotels & Resorts 📍 Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Habtoor City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 5 Star Hotels in Dubai Rating: ★ 8.0 2,067 total reviews 324 relevant reviews Book this hotel

Our analysis covered 2,067 reviews of Al Habtoor Palace – Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Of these, 324 provided specific, relevant feedback, which we’ve organised by topic so you can quickly see what guests say about the hotel.

We excluded 1,743 reviews from the detailed analysis because they contained little or no specific information about the guest experience.

198 relevant reviews

Guests consistently praise the palace-style design, spotless rooms, elegant atmosphere, excellent location, and exceptionally warm, helpful staff. Distinctive touches include harp and piano performances, strong restaurants, and thoughtful room decorations. Recurring concerns include high prices, some outdated facilities, slow service, corridor disturbances, and housekeeping entering or knocking repeatedly.

The hotel needs to pay more attention to its guests, and it should designate specific floors for guests who come with their families and children. These floors should be separated from the business floors due to some disturbances that occur and the leaving of food in the corridors, which is not suitable for the hotel's standards.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

The most fabulous hotel amazing 5 stars without a doubt from the most professional attentive breakfast staff to the dinner staff to every staff member in the hotel the attention to detail in every aspect of running the hotel is just 5 star .

★ 10.0Couple

This is truly a palace, everything about this hotel is exceptional and the staff are just amazing and so accommodating to any request or need, including a very early check in which was just not an issue at all, speedy laundry/dry clean services.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The smell of damp was evident throughout the hotel, corridors and rooms, so that the hotel management tried to change the atmosphere by installing fumigants, but it was not successful.

★ 6.0Couple

It’s rare to feel so much at ease and part of a family while staying abroad, but at Al Habtoor Palace, that’s exactly how we felt.

★ 10.0Couple

Ambience inside the hotel is very good - Someone plays the harp in the morning and someone plays the piano in the evening.

★ 9.0Family with Children

I recently had the pleasure of staying at your hotel, and I wanted to express my gratitude for the exceptional experience.

★ 10.0Couple

There should be a discount for citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council, similar to the special price for Europeans.

★ 10.0Couple

This hotel lives up to the name of palace, a stunning opulent building with fantastic rooms and facilities.

★ 10.0Couple

Everything you can imagine in terms of comfort, elegance, tranquility, and cleanliness is present in this wonderful hotel

★ 10.0Family with Children

Coffee machine and TV remote wasn't working but my stay was short so I didn't bother.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

The combination of luxurious accommodations and outstanding service makes this hotel a standout choice in Dubai.

★ 9.0Couple

Everything was great - there is nothing that I did not like about the property.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Everything is good I always go to habtoor to relax and have a luxury experience,

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

Two weeks at first, extended to three unforgettable weeks at Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai.

★ 10.0Family with Children

And they even got me cake, chocolate and fruits all free for my birthday

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

My husband and I, along with the family, would like to thank everyone.

★ 10.0Couple

This property is absolutely beautiful and the service is 1st class and impeccable.

★ 10.0Partner

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with exceptional hospitality and professionalism.

★ 10.0Family with Children

We were offered a complimentary luxury vehicle to take us to the airport!

★ 10.0Family with Children

This was truly one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I really enjoyed my stay and can highly recommend al Habtoor Palace.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Excellent! Would stay here again if ever we visit Dubai again.

★ 9.0Extended Group

Overall, our experience at Al Habtoor Palace Hotel exceeded our expectations.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Always smiling and eager to attend to everything we needed.

★ 10.0Family with Children

An exceptional hotel, the staff is very attentive to detail

★ 10.0Couple

Highly recommended and we would definitely stay here again.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Confort, situation géographique, personnel exceptionnel, excellents restaurants, sublime architecture.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

It was excellent. Full value. I will definitely return.

★ 9.0Couple

Luxury- cozy palace - staff smiles and their warmth.

★ 10.0Family with Children

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Staff are repeatedly praised as exceptionally friendly, attentive, professional, and accommodating, with personalized touches such as birthday cakes, handwritten notes, towel art, transport help, and tailored breakfast dishes. However, reports also mention inconsistent treatment, poor or misleading service, a seven-hour housekeeping response delay, concierge excursion problems, tipping pressure, and disastrous night check-in service.

Also , there is one particular person when I call the reception doesn’t answer the greeting , example , I say “good morning” , “hello” , or good evening” , and his answer is always the same “yes?” , even I tried to repeat the greeting again but still same answer , need to work on the communication skills , I know this might seem simple but for me when I greet someone , I would like to get the proper reply.

★ 8.0Young Couple

Also at the beginning they provided us with the wrong price for our room - our booking was at the price of 1’277 AED and they wanted to charge us above 1’500 AED - we discussed this for more than 10 minutes and finally they understood that they didn’t apply genius discount in their system.

★ 7.0Couple

The Team, Starting from the people who smiles to you welcoming your arrival knowing your name after multiple visits like Asaad, Muhammad and Abdullah, to the concierge, receptionists like Khaled, Shady and Neha, the IT team, i can recall their names easily because they always make my stay remarkable there.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

At check in they told me we will sort out during check out, at check out they told me they need to charge me the amount andbthat their sales department will have a look on the matter.

★ 4.0Solo Traveller

The staff at breakfast were exceptional especially Ahmed and the guy who made the coffees as well as the restaurant manager and girl who greated everyone at the entrance to breakfast.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The staff in charge of my room came to greet me, and they told me to call them right away if I needed anything, which was very reassuring.

★ 10.0Family with Children

We were very touched by the little attentions from Edoardo and Chandra and the whole team at Habtoor Palace, for which we warmly thank you.

★ 10.0Couple

The staff starting by the Manager, Mr. Edoardo Buffin de Chosal, who personally greeted us at the entrance when we arrived, was exceptional.

★ 10.0Couple

I must mention Mr. Isaac was incredible.....he went out of his way to make our stay most comfortable from arrival to departure

★ 10.0Extended Group

The receptionist didn’t do the reservation, next day Maged said that I should pay double that what I book with ..

★ 1.0Extended Group

The hospitality at Al Habtoor Palace is exceptional, with staff members going above and beyond to provide personalized service.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The staff never said No to anything and everything I asked for was provided within five minutes !

★ 10.0Family with Children

You have a personal butler for your room and you will never have to open a door yourself.

★ 10.0Partner

I was taken and collected by a very friendly driver, he was excellent, kind and very professional.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The staff was so friendly and attentive and provided excellent service with great attention to detail.

★ 10.0Couple

And their constant concern for my comfort, as they were an example of exquisite hospitality.

★ 10.0Couple

That is why we return — and why it will always feel like home.

★ 10.0Couple

The staff went above and beyond to accommodate my early arrival and late departure.

★ 10.0

It was a very nice reception and entrance area, everyone was very polite.

★ 8.0Family with Children

We even had a Butler, Ms Rodrizza Manio, extremely polite and helpful.

★ 10.0Couple

Balaji and Shakoor provided impeccable room service, and Kanu at the pool.

★ 10.0Couple

The cleanliness of the hotel and the behavior of the staff.

★ 3.0Couple

I would like to appreciate shady the receptionist was very friendly

★ 8.0Couple

Someone was always available on hand to help with any queries.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

He was very friendly and helpful to us during our stay.

★ 10.0

The reception and concierge service need a lot of work.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Welcoming and helpful staff especially reception, concierge and porter services.

★ 9.0Family with Children

They go above and beyond the service was exceptional.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Many knew our names, which added a personal touch.

★ 10.0Family

Staff and valet team were always ready to help.

★ 10.0

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Rooms are repeatedly praised for being very spacious, luxurious, clean, and comfortable, with large beds, quality bathrooms, separate dressing areas, and double sinks. However, air-conditioning problems recur, sometimes leaving rooms at 24–26°C, alongside strong odors, inconsistent cleanliness, delayed maintenance, and noise through poorly insulated doors or from streets. Balconies are absent.

I scratched my head trying to think about something I could find wrong with the room(s) and hotel....I may have lost a clump of hair in doing so, but voila....one of the numerous lights in the chandelier in my deluxe room was out - so I found something!

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Plus, there was dirty yellow water coming out when I put hot water on which was disgusting and ruined the experience I was very disappointed that I have to go through this even tho I payed a lot just to get a luxury experience.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

And the smell of food cooking, it seems that the hotel has a problem with the ventilation ducts because the smell of the kitchen comes into the room as if I am in the kitchen cooking with them all the time.

★ 6.0Couple

There are no soundproofing between the rooms, which caused us a lot of disturbance and made it impossible to sleep. It was, unfortunately, a disappointing experience. The noise from room to room is significant, and the neighbors' voices are very clear.

★ 2.0Couple

Room service was great and the fact I was advised how long the food would take precisely to the minute! was a win-win and the person who took the order had excellent customer service!

★ 8.0Couple

The second disappointment was that, even with the windows closed, there was no good noise insulation from the road and we could hear till late night hours horns from cars and other traffic noise.

★ 7.0Couple

The hotel is completely uncomfortable; loud music comes from nearby shops and continues until 5 AM, as if the music is inside my room, so I couldn't sleep at all.

★ 6.0Couple

The moisture was not visible as the walls were covered by false ceilings, but the smell occupied the whole room and the only remedy was to open the windows.

★ 7.0Couple

What's nice about the room is that there is a small dressing room attached for storing bags and clothes, which gives spaciousness to the room.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The staff thought changed our room after the first night, super fast and accessible to a similar room facing towards a quiet area.

★ 10.0Couple

Sheets were poorly tucked in and had to call housekeepers by mid of the night to redo it all over again.

★ 7.0Couple

Unfortunately, there was a terrible musty smell in the room, but we chose to ignore it due to our exhaustion.

★ 7.0Family with Children

I even explained to her I am a cancer survivor my health is important she choose to ignore that

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

I asked for non smoking room the lady gave me non smoking room in a smoking floor ??

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

Upon arrival, we were given an inferior room compared to what we paid for and booked.

★ 7.0Family with Children

The room was good and quiet, and I liked the temperature of the air conditioning.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

I did feel it was a bit too cold in the lobby and rooms.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Shower gel bottles were empty . Obviously housekeeping weren’t updating the checklist.

★ 7.0Couple

This hotel is super clean and smell always like flowers and parfumes.

★ 10.0Couple

The rooms were clean and the bed was very comfortable.

★ 8.0Family with Children

The size of the room is quite big and comfortable.

★ 10.0Family with Children

They have kept the room clean in daily basis.

★ 10.0Couple

The room was very clean, huge and well maintained.

★ 10.0Family with Children

They change it for me the next day 😀

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Room cleanliness was not timely. Not particularly clean.

★ 8.0Family with Children

I've never slept so well in a hotel.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Also the view in new room was awesome.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The decor of the room and the bathroom.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

The rooms are big and super clean.

★ 10.0Couple

The shower in the bathroom was leaking.

★ 9.0Family with Children

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Most guests found the hotel centrally located near Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and La Perle, with plentiful taxis and nearby restaurants, a supermarket, and transport links. The canal setting can be quiet and convenient, but highway, nightclub, construction, traffic noise, congestion, and limited walkability recur.

Habtoor’s palace located at Al Sheikh Zayed road pops up in my mind immediately, my favorite spot to stay at, in Dubai, relaxing, clean, what makes staying there special is the vibes and quietness where you can focus on work related projects during BTs.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

From the outside, it didn't quite look like the photo in some way and there were still construction sites, so if the surroundings were a bit nicer, that would have been even better.

★ 8.0Family with Children

The fact that taxis often confuse the location with the old Hilton around the corner -- this obviously has nothing to do with the Habtoor, but perhaps location tracking could be more accurate?

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

There is a lot of construction going on in Dubai, which can be a little bit noisy, but I guess that is because the city is growing so fast.

★ 10.0Couple

The traffic noise and I request to change the room ans they downgrade it without returning the cost of the rooms difference despite the fact I told them

★ 4.0Family with Children

After a 20-minute taxi ride from the airport, we arrived at the HABTOOR Palace with its magnificent lobby. A highly recommended hotel in the center of Dubai.

★ 10.0Couple

The only downside of the hotel is that it is close to a nightclub, which causes noise until dawn due to rental cars in the surrounding area.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The place is perfect, you have access to alot of hotels and beaches food was good with alot of variety and every day they changed some thing.

★ 9.0Couple

The location is excellent for anyone who wants nightlife, there are plenty of bars and clubs in the area, relatively close to everywhere, in the middle.

★ 10.0Couple

The location lacks services; there is only a supermarket or a mostly Italian restaurant. You need a car to get to the nearest service or app.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

It was a true luxury to spend time at the beach, just a short trip away from the hotel, and have access to such beautiful surroundings.

★ 10.0Couple

We would return as it is also a great location to the town while being not to crowded and with lots of restaurants in walking distance.

★ 10.0Couple

The location was not excellent, it was impossible to move around on foot, always and only by taxi, in general the movements were quite slow.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The hotel is conveniently located along Sheikh Zayed Road, making it an ideal base for exploring the city’s iconic landmarks, shopping malls, and entertainment venues.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The hotel is located next to the Dubai canal, with a great walk to the beach one way and to the City the other way.

★ 10.0Couple

The venue was not easy to reach as there was lots of building around the hotel which made the roads to it very congested

★ 8.0Family with Children

If your hotel is located in a convenient location, close to the tourist spots, restaurants, and shopping areas, it will attract more guests.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

I liked the Winter Garden , nice place to spend the evening and eat , just in front of the Hotel .

★ 9.0Solo Traveller

The location is also perfect right next to the La Perle show and just a 10-minute drive from the Dubai Mall.

★ 10.0Couple

Honestly, the hotel is really great and it's about 5 minutes away from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa.

★ 9.0Couple

Hotel without spectacular view from the window, but for this issue can use many restaurants in Downtown.

★ 10.0Couple

Location was great as we could find available taxis all the time, shot distance to everything.

★ 9.0Family with Children

The hotel is very elegant and in a prime location, close to everything in Dubai.

★ 10.0Couple

When we come back to Dubai, this will be the place we stay again :)

★ 10.0Family with Children

Good location, especially if you plan to visit “La Perle” show(it’s the same building).

★ 8.0Family with Children

Location is a bet off amenities and big shopping mall and kids playcities.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Conveniently located ~30 mins by Uber to DXB Airport, pending traffic.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Right in the heart of Dubai. Easy to get everywhere.

★ 10.0Couple

Especially for sightseeing in Dubai, the hotel is perfectly located.

★ 10.0Couple

Convenient restaurants and a supermarket nearby made everything easy.

★ 10.0Family

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Breakfast is most often praised as excellent, fresh, plentiful, and internationally varied, with buffet and made-to-order options such as omelets, Eggs Benedict, masala dosa, and fresh juices. Recurring criticisms include limited variety, food needing warmer temperatures, inconsistent organization and service, high pricing, and occasional disappointment relative to a five-star hotel.

From the first breakfast it was clear that they had a huge desire to make my stay relaxed and comfortable so that I could dine in confidence; with clear attention to cross contamination risk and an appreciation of how their efforts attended to my personal experience.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Berries, nuts, celery, sprouted seeds, various dairy-free and coconut milk options, pan-Asian cuisine, and of course, Eggs Benedict 😍. If you don't take it as a package, at least go for breakfast once; it's top-notch.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I don't think this is typical of the hotel but after being seated I waited 10 minutes before having to get up to remind them that I was waiting for service.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The breakfast does not match the luxury of the hotel in all aspects; I rate the breakfast 3 stars in terms of (variety, pastries, and the small size of the buffet).

★ 9.0Couple

This time due to rejuvenating the food hall, breakfast was not up to that level by comparison to previous months, but i believe it’s going to be even better.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

There was an excellent selection of food to suit all cultures/ cuisines and the highlight of my breakfast was the chefs preparing masala dosa - it was delicious.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Breakfast was so good and nice, loved the atmosphere with a lot of options for breakfast literally any breakfast food item you can find it there.

★ 10.0Family with Children

We had paid for breakfast and the quality of the food at the buffet was excellent, definitely worth the price we paid for it.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The breakfast is amazing, there are different types of home-made almond and peanut butter, tehina, breads, fresh fruit, an oasis of flavours and foods.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Breakfast was buffet-style, with plenty of fruits, bread, and vegetables. You could choose your favorite egg dish, and they would bring it to you.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The breakfast buffet menu truly exceptional, shout out to the chef who prepared my poached eggs perfectly, just as requested (very runny) every morning.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Part of breakfast you order alone part you need to order with waitress , stuff are running around , tables are not cleaned

★ 6.0Couple

I found the breakfast area to be limited in range however everything was of high quality and not mass produced items

★ 10.0Family with Children

A big shoutout to the breakfast team - Ijaz, Lucia, Dav, Saud, Suhil, and Dube - for making our mornings fantastic.

★ 9.0Couple

The breakfast area and the food, the area looks old and the food wasn’t various plus the worker in that area

★ 10.0Extended Group

The breakfast was very good, the friendly staff took care of all our needs, all with a smile and kindness.

★ 10.0Couple

The rest of the days I had to go to the barista to take some trunks for my breakfast.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The dining room staff was amazing, consisting of Mohaned, Ijaz, Dev, Saud, Neel, Andria, TeJa, Omima, and Shiva.

★ 10.0Couple

Your amazing service and friendly vibes set us up for the day in the best way possible.

★ 9.0Couple

Fresh omelettes made to order, juices, everything you could wish for, no one should be disappointed.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Everything was Excellent at Habtoor, Rasheed and the whole team at Breakfast was Awesome.

★ 10.0Couple

I ordered an omelet, but they only brought it after half an hour.

★ 1.0Solo Traveller

Every meal was delicious and we looked forward to breakfast every day.

★ 10.0Couple

Breakfast was amazing and a good variety of items to choose from.

★ 10.0

Breakfast is expensive and not proportional to the meal itself.

★ 8.0Family with Children

Everything was offered fresh, with hot and cold dishes.

★ 10.0Couple

Every wish was anticipated before we even spoke.

★ 10.0Couple

Breakfast was delicious, with many international options.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Super breakfast with a large selection

★ 9.0Couple

Breakfast superb & evening meal

★ 9.0Couple

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Guests frequently praise the luxurious design, immaculate public spaces, lobby atmosphere, spa, pool, gym, children’s facilities, and beach access to Waldorf Astoria. Recurring concerns include aging carpets and interiors, elevator and air-conditioning maintenance, unclean pool/lounge and dining tables, a crowded lobby, limited seating, a non-24-hour gym, and an obstructed rooftop-pool view.

Lobby isn't that big as I was expecting to see it bigger and there are too many events in this hotel (conferences, weddings,,.) which kept the lobby too busy.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The lower parking is not suitable for the grandeur of the exterior of the hotel, the way the vehicle parked and the smell of the parking and sand.

★ 1.0Family with Children

The hotel also features world-class facilities, including a luxurious spa, swimming pool, and fitness center, allowing guests the opportunity to relax and unwind during their stay.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The hotel look really old from inside , it is time for renovation , bathroom scratched and dirty main door of the room very dirty

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

There were no staff at the coffee shop inside the hotel, as I waited half an hour for the waiter to take my order.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

It is not ok to go to eat something and you need to call the staff to tell them that the table is dirty

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

Also, the lobby, though spacious, did not have sufficient seating area - plus part of it was dedicated to a tea/cafe only space.

★ 7.0Couple

One would expect that in a luxury hotel, the car doors would be opened for passengers and not just for the driver.

★ 7.0Family with Children

Finally, the rooftop pool had no views as it was surrounded by a concrete wall (instead of a see-through glass).

★ 7.0Couple

Great facilities- we have a 1 year old, and the facilities on offer (play area, children swimming pool) were great!

★ 10.0Family with Children

All the facilities are exceptional, especially the smell of the hallway floors, the luxury of the rooms, and their cleanliness.

★ 9.0Couple

The elevators seemed to require maintenance, as their condition did not match the overall luxury standard of the hotel.

★ 7.0Couple

From the marble floors to the fine dining to the impeccable service rendered by the concierge and butler staff.

★ 10.0Partner

Everything, from the stunning interiors to the meticulously maintained spaces, is cared for with the utmost attention to detail.

★ 10.0Couple

The facilities at Al Habtoor Palace are equally impressive, including the stunning pool area and the well-equipped fitness center.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I recommend also branding for the facilities and its services like the spa, any yoga classes, …etc.

★ 8.0Solo Traveller

The cleanliness throughout the property is beyond exceptional, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free experience at all times.

★ 10.0Couple

Poor cleaning and it can sometimes be very busy, resulting in long waits for your car.

★ 7.0Family with Children

The cleanliness of the place and the service are excellent; anything you ask for comes quickly.

★ 8.0Couple

Instead of investing in someone play a harp in the foyer, make the inhouse store, better.

★ 6.0

Some beautiful lounges to sit and have a cappuccino while listening to a pianist playing.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The attention to detail and luxury is evident in every aspect of the property.

★ 10.0Family with Children

There are two elevators, and there is no waiting time for the elevators

★ 5.0Couple

Everything was excellent. From the staff to the amenities and the room.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The lobby was very hot and the air conditioning barely worked.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

And need to change another two for the same reason

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

If the bathroom had privacy, it would be better

★ 10.0Family with Children

Hotel did lose water for 8 or more hours

★ 10.0Couple

Third, the gym was not opened 24 hours.

★ 6.0Solo Traveller

Design of the hotel, toilets were spacious

★ 5.0Family with Children

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Guests frequently praise the attractive rooftop and outdoor pools, quiet atmosphere, cabanas, and attentive pool staff; some report access to several pools across the connected complex. Recurring drawbacks include pools being small, cold or insufficiently heated, unclear hours, noise and upkeep concerns, plus a serious report of a broken ladder causing a child’s foot injury.

When we went to the pool as soon as our son got in he got out screaming, he tore his foot on the pool from his foot finger down his skin cut horribly

★ 1.0Family with Children

We didn't realised there were more than one swimming pool ...this hotel was connected to the Hilton, V and another hotel and share their pool facilities.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The pool is small and needs a DJ and music, along with a variety of drinks and meals to make the pool a more attractive place

★ 10.0Couple

There are many pools; you can use all of those in the complex (total of 3 hotels), but the best one is at the Palace.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The hotel facilities and pool cater to both adults and children, especially in the children's area with water games and a playroom for them.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Swimming pool timing was not correct on the notice boards, and had to ask life guard to tell the timing otherwise it was nice.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Pools are not ob the level they should be and the loud party mood of some guests was spoiling the atmosphere even more.

★ 4.0Solo Traveller

The hotel even offers a free shuttle to their sister hotel, The Grand, where you can use their pools and private beach.

★ 10.0Couple

The basins were not clean, and the water temperature was extremely cold, with no proper attention given to heating it.

★ 1.0Family with Children

However, guests receive complimentary access to Al Habtoor resorts, located about 30 minutes away, and to the Hilton swimming pool.

★ 9.0Couple

When my husband came to pick our stuff in the pool area he saw them fix the ladder

★ 1.0Family with Children

Spent some lovely time there relaxing with waiter service for food and drinks, it was just lovely.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The beautiful outdoor pool area alongside its cabanas are perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun.

★ 9.0Couple

The lifeguards have no fast response nor do they seem to have any first aid experience

★ 1.0Family with Children

The rooftop area was so relaxing and most days we were the only people there.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The pool is perfect for couples, spread out so people find a quiet place.

★ 10.0Couple

The outside is not as well maintained as the inside of the hotel

★ 10.0Family with Children

We only found out there was a heated pool on our last day.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The pool that is supposed to be heated was not heated enough.

★ 9.0Couple

There is also a large rooftop space where there are 2 pools.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The roof top pool is a tranquil setting and is lagoon style.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

There are more than 10 pools to choose from on the rooftop.

★ 10.0

Despite being a 5-star hotel, there is no swimming pool onsite.

★ 9.0Couple

A very pleasant pool with a heated pool area 👌

★ 10.0Couple

All staffs in pool area gave us very good service

★ 10.0Couple

Making the drink niche at the pool a bit cosier

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Having a pool at the hotel would enhance our stay.

★ 9.0Couple

Noisy construction works could be heard by poolside

★ 10.0Couple

Ranjit and Khadka at the Pool was Fantastic.

★ 10.0Couple

Pool area very good & well staffed

★ 9.0Couple

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Dining is frequently praised for excellent food, especially the steakhouse’s tender, high-quality meat, with several restaurants and strong room service. However, some guests report limited or repetitive menus, including one restaurant open for half-board and the same salmon nightly. Le Patio’s Arabic dishes and BQ French Kitchen receive positive mentions.

From the first breakfast it was clear that they had a huge desire to make my stay relaxed and comfortable so that I could dine in confidence; with clear attention to cross contamination risk and an appreciation of how their efforts attended to my personal experience.

★ 10.0Family with Children

I want to thank the steakhouse restaurant, we dined there, ... We booked the hotel with breakfast, and upon arrival, we paid for dinners at 150 dirhams per person, very tasty and not expensive, this price includes three dishes per person and bottled water, ....

★ 10.0Family with Children

Only one restaurant open so only had the same set menu for half board, ended up eating the same salmon every night as poor choices.

★ 9.0Couple

I had the opportunity to meet him in person and he was one of the best chief I have ever met.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

I had steak for dinner here, and it was very tender. The cheesecake for dessert was also very delicious.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The food is extremely high quality, of extensive variety presented immaculately and caters extremely well for allergies and intolerances.

★ 10.0Family with Children

For dining, Al Habtoor Palace offers a variety of culinary experiences, ranging from fine dining to casual options.

★ 10.0Family with Children

In the evenings, we loved dining at BQ French Kitchen and Bar—gracious manager, helpful waiters Ashif and Neel.

★ 10.0Family

A special mention to Ijaz in the restaurant who was incredibly attentive with all of the guests.

★ 10.0Couple

You'll find a selection of international cuisines, crafted by talented chefs who prioritize quality and flavor.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Not much to complain about as it was an amazing experience with very good restaurants

★ 10.0Couple

The Le Patio restaurant won us over with flavorful Arabic dishes in a relaxing atmosphere.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The hotel’s dining options were outstanding, especially the meat restaurant as a top meat quality.

★ 10.0Family with Children

We had a function at the steakhouse and it was a fabulous day.

★ 10.0Couple

The steak at the steakhouse was perfect and melted in your mouth.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Limited selection of dishes for lunch and dinner, the same every day

★ 10.0Extended Group

Room service was equally as good and food cooked to perfection.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Your dining experience ( regular and bar ) is also great.

★ 6.0

The hotel has a great French bistro and a Polo Bar.

★ 10.0Partner

BQ restaurant dinner there was hardly any choice of food.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The kindness of certain people working at the restaurant

★ 8.0Family with Children

They always have a great bar in the courtyard.

★ 10.0Partner

The food in the Polo Bar wasn’t great.

★ 10.0Extended Group

Food was amazing thanks to Chief Deniz Katranci.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The dining options within this hotel are wonderful.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The food, the J&G steakhouse is a must-try.

★ 10.0

Definitely a must do when in Dubai.

★ 10.0Family with Children

P.s the high tea is a must!!

★ 10.0Family with Children

There are numerous restaurants on site.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Good restaurants within walking distance.

★ 10.0Couple

Check-in / Check-out: What guests say

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Check-in and check-out experiences are inconsistent: some guests report quick procedures, warm reception, and helpful late-checkout assistance, but delays of 40–45 minutes or four hours recur. Only two desks can create queues, while luggage and valet retrieval may be slow. Guests also mention €200–500 deposits and disputed or delayed refunds.

I faced a problem at the lobby while booking; I found a cheaper price on Booking.com, so I rushed to book from there and mistakenly chose the wrong date. After completing the booking, I remembered that the date was in four days, and I contacted Booking.com to modify the reservation. That was about fifteen minutes later. Then they contacted me and said the hotel refused to change the date. I went to the reception and explained my mistake; they said it's fine, just request the change from Booking.com. When I changed the date, I was surprised; it was 1500 including tax and breakfast, while the price after the change for the same room was not on the weekend but in the middle of the week.

★ 5.0Couple

When I arrived at 8 PM, I sat for more than 20 minutes looking for someone to assist me. I found only one staff member who was busy, and we waited a long time for someone to serve us. After a long wait, a woman came, annoyed and upset, checked and said our reservation was canceled, and I had to make a new reservation and wait until it was confirmed.

★ 8.0Couple

I would encourage the hotel to think about changing the 2 into 4 by simply having two staff members at each desk as the desks are large and the space can be used more efficiently for a better guest experience.

★ 8.0Couple

The reception was not good as the receptionist processed our check-in directly and told us the price was paid without informing us about the hotel, the breakfast timing, or anything related to the hotel services..

★ 9.0Couple

I then asked to speak to the manager, hoping for an apology or at least some sort of compensation for the delay, but he did nothing to help or acknowledge the situation.

★ 1.0Solo Traveller

They charged a fee of 500 AED that they said they would return at checkout, but they haven't sent it and no longer respond to messages.

★ 5.0Family with Children

When I went to complain at the desk, they first tried to tell me it wasn't possible because they don't have larger rooms, except for apartments.

★ 7.0Family with Children

I handed over my car card and ended up waiting 35 minutes for my vehicle, during which the valet team seemed disorganized and dismissive.

★ 9.0Couple

In addition, when making a reservation through the website and choosing a room with lounge access, we are surprised upon checking in the room.

★ 10.0Extended Group

When I arrived, a staff member named Sudeshna told me to have a seat in the lobby while the front desk became available.

★ 1.0Solo Traveller

I ended up sitting there for over 40 minutes, completely ignored, while a couple who arrived after me was checked in right away.

★ 1.0Solo Traveller

When I confronted her, Sudeshna claimed she didn’t know I was there—even though I was seated right next to her the entire time.

★ 1.0Solo Traveller

Only having 2 check in desks is unacceptable for a busy 5* city hotel and having to wait around is not good.

★ 8.0Couple

I had specifically informed the hotel through my booking that we were celebrating our anniversary and even provided our exact arrival time.

★ 5.0Couple

Then I showed them the photo that was on Booking and the indicated square meters, and miraculously the correct room appeared.

★ 7.0Family with Children

I complained again than the job was done perfectly ..this should not be like this in a hotel like that .

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

Upon entering, I waited 45 minutes to receive the room, which was tiring after a flight and crowded airports.

★ 7.0Family with Children

While everything was exceptional, I would have appreciated a slightly faster check-in process to make the arrival even smoother.

★ 10.0Couple

I had to change my reservation and they would not refund my money for my first set of dates.

★ 9.0Extended Group

Special thanks to Ms. Fatima for her professionalism and for arranging my late check-out extension until 8:00 PM.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

We wanted to leave asap and called for our luggage to be picked up and waited so long

★ 1.0Family with Children

Their attitude was quite careless and unhelpful, which was frustrating—especially as I was rushing to catch a flight.

★ 9.0Couple

They also require a €200 cash deposit, which is returned to you when you check out

★ 5.0Couple

The check-in process was quick, and our luggage was already waiting for us in the room.

★ 10.0Couple

We were disappointed with the staff who delayed the check-in by an additional 4 hours.

★ 5.0Family with Children

Unfortunately, my experience with the valet parking on the day of checkout was very disappointing.

★ 9.0Couple

Lastly, we came in the same lady came to speak to us. Thats it.

★ 1.0Family with Children

This shouldn’t be like this ..thank GOD Managment reaction was for my satisfaction.

★ 5.0Solo Traveller

They acknowledged this and promised special arrangements, which I fully relied on.

★ 5.0Couple

I had one of the worst hotel experiences at AlHabtoor Palace.

★ 1.0Solo Traveller

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Free shuttles to Dubai Mall, the beach, and sister hotels—especially Waldorf Astoria on the Palm—are repeatedly valued. However, service can be irregular, the hotel is distant from the metro, and taxis/Ubers are often needed. Guests report delayed car delivery, expensive airport transfers, and occasional disappointment with alternative beach access.

Unfortunately, despite my admiration for this hotel and my desire to stay here all the time, what happened today upset me very much, and the reason is the staff member responsible for the hotel cars. I asked him for a car to take me to the airport, and he told me two minutes, but the waiting time reached 13 minutes, and I was really late for my flight.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

And when the car arrived, the driver was indeed weak in driving. Throughout the trip, it was clear that he was nervous, and he was older in age. He dropped me off at the airport just five minutes before the counter closed.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The only issue I had was that we were promised beach access to Waldord and were given alternative access to Habtoor Grand ( which is quite dated & never any sunbeds available).

★ 10.0

Regarding the beach, we recommend using the hotel’s free shuttle and going to the Waldorf, where it's peaceful, there is excellent service, and a clean beach.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The beauty of this hotel is that it provides free transport to their sister hotel, the Waldorf Astoria on the palm, to their guests.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Habtoor also provides free shuttle service to and from the Dubai mall and other Habtoor hotel facilities.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

This is a particularly great service to be offered by the hotel and reassuring for solo travellers.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

Also when we call to bring our car they delay 1/2 hr till our car arrives

★ 8.0Couple

The prices for the hotel's private transfers to the airport are very expensive.

★ 7.0Solo Traveller

The complimentary shuttle bus was not as regular as we had hope.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The hotel’s complimentary shuttles to Dubai Mall and the beach were invaluable.

★ 10.0Family

The possibility to the beach with a shuttle bus is perfect.

★ 10.0Family with Children

They made sure we had transport when leaving the hotel.

★ 10.0Family with Children

There was a noticeable delay in delivering my car.

★ 1.0Family with Children

Great to get shuttle to beach every day too.

★ 9.0Couple

It is a bit far from a metro stop.

★ 10.0Family with Children

We had to take taxi/Uber for the most part.

★ 10.0Family with Children

Free shuttles to the malls and the beach

★ 10.0Couple

Absence de station de Taxis à l’hôtel.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The transportation options were suboptimal.

★ 6.0

Absence de navette aéroport.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

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Spa feedback is mostly positive, highlighting a relaxing massage, professional therapists, broad treatment range, short-notice appointments, and complimentary sauna, steam room, and whirlpool access. However, one guest found the facility extremely disappointing; reported concerns include cleaning, especially the steam room and jacuzzi, plus a strict under-16 access rule.

We showed him he’s turning 16 in less than a month, they still didn’t let him use the jacuzzi or sauna unfortunately.

★ 9.0Family with Children

I was very lucky to have a massage with the head therapist who was excellent and very professional.

★ 10.0Family with Children

My brother wanted to use the spa, they did not let him because he wasn’t 16 yet.

★ 9.0Family with Children

We had complimentary use of the spa, which includes a sauna, steam room and whirlpool jacuzzi.

★ 10.0Family with Children

A possibility to book spa appointments on short term, meaning for the next day or so

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

I booked a spa at the hotel itself, and the massage was very relaxing.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The spa staff may need to improve their management of the cleaning.

★ 10.0Couple

Caroline at Spa and the whole Crew was Phenomenal.

★ 10.0Couple

And the spa area - a true sanctuary.

★ 10.0Solo Traveller

The spa offers a wide range of treatments.

★ 9.0Couple

The steam room and jacuzzi in particular.

★ 10.0Couple

The spa facility is extremely disappointing.

★ 8.0Family

The Spa is amazing.

★ 10.0Couple

Spa lovely.

★ 9.0Couple

Spa amazing.

★ 10.0

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The valet service was amazing - when you arrive at the hotel, they open your car doors and take the car to parking. When we requested our car back, it took just a few minutes.

★ 10.0Couple

It would be preferable if the parking lot operated for direct access to the car without needing to wait for valet service.

★ 9.0Family with Children

They have two separate parking areas, each of which can accommodate approximately 14 cars

★ 5.0Couple

I couldn't access the parking due to what I assume is maintenance work.

★ 9.0Family with Children

Parking is done by the staff with courtesy and speed.

★ 9.0Couple

The complimentary valet parking is very good and fast.

★ 10.0Family with Children

The valet parking staff Scratched our car from down.

★ 1.0Extended Group

The hotel has limited parking spaces

★ 5.0Couple
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