Serving as the capital and second largest city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi is a combination of old world tradition and modern wealth and luxury. Situated on an island in the Persian Gulf, visitors are free to enjoy hiking or bike trails, fine dining and shopping, or some of the best rated golf courses in the Middle East. With a growing tourist population, and historic attractions including the Sheikh Khalifa Mosque, the city center features an array of hotels for every budget.
Le Royal Meridien Hotel
Situated at the heart of the city, Le Royal Meridien features a selection of luxurious guest rooms and suites, all with views of the Gulf or the public gardens. Guests have access to a state of the art fitness center, private swimming pool, spa and terraced gardens. Just a few blocks from the Sheikh Khalifa Mosque, the business district, shopping malls and sports facilities, it is an ideal stay for business or leisure travelers. Less than 10 minutes from the hotel, the Abu Dhabi Golf Club features a full 18-hole course, professional instructors and driving range. The course is championship level and includes water and sand hazards. Each room at Le Royal Meridien includes pillow top mattresses, luxury linens, LCD television with satellite channels and spa bath.
Le Royal Meridien Hotel
Sheikh Khalifa Street,
PO Box 45505
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+011 (971) (2) 674 2020
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Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi
A full five-star property at the heart of the city, the Millennium sits in the Corniche region just minutes from the business district. Shopping and the waters of the Gulf are just a few minutes away, making the Millennium ideal for visitors who want to explore the city. There are 325 luxurious guest rooms, all equipped with broadband Internet, fitness facilities and event space. Each room provides views of the Capital Gardens as well as the Gulf, pillow top mattresses, private balcony top end bed and bath products. The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club features a nine-hole course, tennis, driving range and professional instruction.
Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Street, PO Box 44486
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+011 (971) (2) 614 6000
millenniumhotels.com
The Novotel Centre Hotel
Just a few minutes from the center of the city, the Novotel Centre Hotel features 215 air conditioned rooms. The grounds provide three bars, four restaurants and several thousand square feet of flexible meeting space. Each room is equipped with work space, king-sized bed, luxury linens and television with satellite channels. Suites provide additional space, up to two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Fine dining and shopping are available within a few blocks, as are swimming, tennis and hiking trails. Guests can arrange a game of golf at the Aub Dhabi Golf Club less than 20 minutes from the hotel. Featuring a full 18 holes, driving range and twilight tee times, it is one of the city's premiere courses and fit for all skill levels.
The Novotel Centre Hotel
Hamdan St.
PO Box 47136
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+011 (971) (2) 633 3555
accorhotels.com
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