About Excelsior Hotel Downtown Dubai
This casual four-star hotel is right in the heart of vibrant Deira, just two minutes' walk from Al Rigga Metro Station. Along with its excellent location, Excelsior Hotel Downtown Dubai boasts free parking and an outdoor pool.
Homely accommodations with warm decor and old-school furnishings feature flat-screen TVs and desks, as well as mini-fridges and tea/coffee-making equipment. Suites with lounges, DVD players and - in some cases - Jacuzzis are also available. Free Wi-Fi is available in upgraded rooms only.
Guests can relax in the spa, plus there's a sauna and a rooftop fitness centre. Other amenities include a business centre, a lift and a 24-hour reception. A shuttle service to malls and beaches is on hand.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served in the casual top-floor Bistro Restaurant. The stylish Metro Sports Bar & Cafe proffers snacks, drinks and live music 'til late in.
Excelsior Hotel Downtown Dubai is two miles from the famed gold and spice souks, and three miles from the airport.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent staff from start to finish
In a large number of reviews, guests have almost always made mention of the staff members, and often by name, to commend them on their fine service offered. Staff members are always happy to help and attend to any problem and do so with the guests' best interests at heart.
positive:
Conveniently located
Guests who have chosen this hotel for the purpose of touring Dubai have not been disappointed. This hotel is situated a stone throw away from the Dubai Metro and is on a lively street filled with restaurants and entertainment. A free shuttle service is also offered to nearby tourist attractions.
positive:
Enjoy a peaceful stay at this hotel
Although this hotel is situated on a buzzing street with a lively night-life as well as not far from the airport, guests have still enjoyed a peaceful night sleep without being woken up by the airplanes, early prayer calls, loud traffic or pubs nearby.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Restaurant food is below-par
This hotel offers an on-site restaurant catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner, However, reviews have indicated that the food offered does leave guests with a little something to be desired, even more so when considering the high-class nearby restaurants.
negative:
Wi-Fi is not free for non IHG members
Guests have been disappointed to learn that the Wi-Fi offered at this hotel is not used without a fee. This does come complimentary to those who are IHG members. However, these members make up only a percentage of the total guests visiting this hotel.
negative:
Several faulty in-room features
Reviews suggest that this hotel should refurbish and maintain the in-room and bathroom features more often. The in-room features are outdated and the bathroom features are not always in full working condition, for instance some of the drains are blocked and the showers leak.