Majestic and Seaview Hotels
Last month, went to the Majestic, got the upgraded room, had no problems with my fili girl joining me. Room rate was about 315 AED per night.
This past week, went to the Seaview for 3 nights. Again, no problems, although my girl took care of any front desk questions by giving up her original identification card without being asked. Room rate about 210 AED per night.
Now, I like saving money, and the Seaview was acceptable as a 3 star quality place (they claim 4 star; no way). But those large showers at the Majestic have a special appeal!
One other factor. Getting a taxi at the Seaview can be a little wait, and our rides were longer to get places. Some drivers not too clear on how to get to the hotel. Fortunately I had my Blackberry with GPS and prevented some navigational errors.
Next time, might try Traders Hotel in Deira on girl's recommendation. Suspect I'll be back up in the 350 AED range, but for a true 4 star property.
Panorama Bur Dubai went red. Ramadan is started.
Sad news, Panorama went red. No more visitors in the hotel room. Some problem with LE.
This could continue until ramadan is finished. Hotel obviously tries to correct the situation and I wish them good luck with that.
This was last week, maybe it is OK again?
But before making reservation check if they have managed to get visitors allowed again.
If you don't find phone number PM for me, I have phone number of the reception (if you look some hotel number from internet, you get hit with 50 000 travel agencies phone numbers)
Or wait a minute, maybe hotel numbers are allowed in the Forum:+97143518518
4 Points Sheraton Downtown
This hotel still requires an original passport for guests. Thanks to this forum I knew that and had the African girl I picked up in Seaview run into her house and get her original. What I have to add is about the underground parking. You can park and bring your girl up in the elevator, but the hotel is still watching and will call your room to get the girl's original I'd, like they did with me. Just in case anybody was thinking of getting around security here.
Recent Dar Al Sondos data?
Dar Al Sondos hasn't been mentioned since 2009, was wondering if it's still as green? Any recent info?
I live here but am a bachelor for a bit and don't want to bring a girl back to the place (snoopy neighbors) so I thought DAS would be a good choice since a straight shot up to room from parking (I. E. No walk of shame, no chance of running into colleagues or business acquaintances / etc on the way in.
Any thoughts on any other alternatives? Thanks in advance!
Jetjo
Hotel in Golden triangle Bur Dubai?
After the last few reports on DAS my whole plans for stay in my forthcoming visit to Dubai are now stuck up. I had chosen DAS to stay on my four nights in Dubai although it seems from last few posts it is not really GF anymore.
Can please from recent stay in past few days, weeks or a month suggest another property on the Golden Triangle in Bur Dubai which is GF preferably do not need ORIGINALs or DO NOT ASK FOR PAPERS at all. Budget is 250 AED / NIGHT All taxes inclusive. I have the below on my shortlist now but would like to have some other recommendations as well for other hotels recommended by some of you guys and also some feedback on below :
1. Four Points by Sheraton Downtown.
2. Four points by Sheraton Bur Dubai.
(Now from the above which one is the one on Bank Street?)
3. Novotel, Trade Center.
4. Majestic.
Cheers!