Pros (+) Amazing pool, great room, wonderful breakfast. Liked being walking distance from the mall, although you did have to go outside in the heat for a minute or two to get to the air-conditioned walkway.
5 stars
Sofitel Dubai Downtown
9725 Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Dubai 00000, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Overview
Less than 20 minutes' walk from Business Bay Metro Station, Sofitel Dubai Downtown offers guests a convenient base while in Dubai. Featuring views of Downtown Dubai Complex, it also provides a wide range of amenities, such as a sauna, a Turkish steam bath and an outdoor pool.
The hotel has recently undergone refurbishment and offers an executive floor, an express check-in and check-out feature and 24-hour room service. It also provides babysitting services, a currency exchange and a reception that is available 24/7. It also has its very own spa and wellness centre, So SPA.
Sofitel Dubai Downtown provides 350 rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, wireless internet access and a mini bar. They are also equipped with a microwave, a hair dryer and an oven.
Each morning, guests can enjoy breakfast at Les Cuisines or Wakame. Meals can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant, Inka. Guests can relax with a drink in the hotel's chic lounge bar.
Attractions near Sofitel Dubai Downtown include At The Top Burj Khalifa Experience, The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. The Dubai Fountain is a 10-minute drive away.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
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Amenities at Sofitel Dubai Downtown
- Outdoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Business centre
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Car hire
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Currency exchange on-site
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini-market on site
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key access
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
General
- Executive lounge access
- Family rooms
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Landmark view
- Storage available
- Sea view
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Soundproof rooms
- Soundproofing
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- City view
Basics
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Kitchen
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Microwave
- Stovetop
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Additional bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Bathtub
- Bidet
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Walk-in shower
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
- Designated smoking area
- Disabled access
- Roll-in shower
- Lift
- Shower chair
- Accessible by lift
- Adapted bath
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by lift
Pool and spa
- Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Pool towels
- Pool with a view
- Steam room
- Spa and wellness centre
- Rooftop pool
- Massage
- Pool bar
- Sauna
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Indoor play area
- Kids' club
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Playground
- Baby safety gates
Dining
- Fruits
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Minibar
- Breakfast in the room
- Dining table
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Feather pillow
- Fold-up bed
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Radio
- TV
- Smartphone dock
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Trouser press
- Iron and ironing board
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Private parking
- Airport shuttle
Things to do
- Board games/puzzles
- Beauty salon
- Night club
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace/Patio
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Sofitel Dubai Downtown
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156
Fair
117
Mediocre
57
Poor
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location, cleanliness, and amenities like the pool. However, there were complaints about the breakfast quality and some rude staff experiences. Overall, many found it a good place to stay despite some drawbacks.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Looked and felt very upscale. Very polite and professional staff. We were in Dubai for our 25th wedding anniversary and the staff made it more special.
Cons (-) Street signs leading to hotel entrance were a little confusing.
Pros (+) Pool Close to metro (5min) 15min walk to Dubai mall
Cons (-) Mix up in reservation upon check in. Only 24 twin rooms in the whole hotel.
Location
9725 Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Dubai 00000
What's nearby
- Burj Khalifa0.6 km
- Sheikh Zayed Road0.7 km
- Dubai Mall1.2 km
- The Address Downtown Dubai1.2 km
- Dubai International Financial Centre2 km
- Trade Centre 12.8 km
- Jumeirah Beach3 km
- Oud Metha6.1 km
- Al Karama6.5 km
- Dubai City Centre8.1 km
- Dubai Creek8.2 km
- Port Saeed8.3 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
License number: 703089
Essential information about Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Low season | July |
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High season | December |
Average price (weeknight) | AED 1,522 |
Average price (weekend night) | AED 983 |
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Value for money | 8.4 |
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Distance to city centre | 0.8 km |
Nearest airport | Dubai Intl |
Distance to airport | 11.2 km |