Hotel W, Abu Dhabi
Expert reviews
“Appealing especially to race-goers, this dramatic hotel sits in pole position, straddling the Yas Marina Circuit.”
“The 499-room hotel is renowned for its over-water, over-land location straddling a Formula 1 race track. The hotel is a landmark on Yas Island, offering guests the opportunity to watch a car race from the balcony or relax in the sun by the beach.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Spacious rooms
- Great hotel
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
- Top location
All you need to know
The W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island is seriously one of those “only-in-your-dreams” hotel stays. It’s the only hotel in the world that sits on top of a grand-prix racetrack, so you could literally be looking out of your window and watch cars zoom by on the Yas Marina Circuit.
With 499 sleek rooms and suites, many featuring floor-to-ceiling windows giving either racetrack or marina views, it blends high-octane excitement with luxury vibes.
But it’s not just about the track. Inside, W Abu Dhabi feels like a whole playground: rooftop pools (roaring-engine view not included), a spa, gym, cocktail lounges, and several restaurants offering everything from steakhouse vibes at Brooklyn Chop House to chill Mediterranean-style dinners at Pappas Taverna.
It kind of nails that “chic & wild” contrast. You can go from watching race cars to sipping cocktails by the pool or lounging in a spa.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
18 October 2025
Exceptional
All was amazing except pool cuz it was far and with kids it was very uncomfortable And the pool that was for family was quiet small
Location Staff Cleanliness
17 October 2025
Relaxing and excellent stay
Need to have right amount of beds for booking, but think this is more a Booking.com issue.
17 October 2025
Very good
we stayed for one night only and over all everything was good , breakfast variety is good
noise of race track from the room and lobby a bit noisy as music too lowed from Bar lounge
16 October 2025
Exceptional
The Best!
13 October 2025
Good
Being next to the racing court
Not having enough amenities in the toilets like tooth brushes and the iron was so bad
8 October 2025
Fabulous
Clean and luxurious room
Rooms are far away from the entrance of the hotel
8 October 2025
Wonderful stay at the W with a "Double Smile"
I loved watching the track, the cars on the F1 track, the lighting effects of the exterior elevation of the property, the wonderful "Talent " - very helpful and prompt.
The breakfast menu was the same everyday , less variety on the main courses, and cuisine. Further, a list of complimentary services may be made available at the start to plan their utilization.
7 October 2025
Great location, amazing staff, clean rooms
The location was superb, next to the arena, minutes away from yas mall and most of the yas attractions
some of the rooms are really far, we had to take two elevators
3 October 2025
Pleasant stay
Unique setting in term of location
Service is slow. Not upto W standard in palm I made some basic request but it took multiple reminders to send it
2 October 2025
Absolutely love the facilities and the buffet breakfast was one of the best I’ve had
Fabulous location, funky areas, phenomenal pool, fabulous breakfast - great hotel
I understand you are in the desert, but the glass on the walkway was extremely dirty on the outside. The water that had been used had only exacerbated the issue with the dust with significant water staining all down the windows.
29 September 2025
Amazing staff!
Amazing customer service from every single person I interacted with at the hotel. The my stay was enjoyable eventhough I was there for work.
Nothing
29 September 2025
Worth it and amazing.
How luxurious it was, and how they cared about the guests well-being.
The distance between the main building and the marine building.
29 September 2025
Exceptional
The staff
The location
29 September 2025
Very good
Lovely room. Good choice of food in the hotel. Staff were very helpful and pleasant 😊
The lighting in the room was weird. No controls next to the bed. Bathroom didnt need the door to sleeping area, made the room echo and not quiet.
28 September 2025
Exceptional
It was amazing thanks for everyone
27 September 2025
Neeeoooowww! 🏁🏎
A unique location astride the race circuit made for very interesting stay when there were cars on the circuit. Beautiful hotel.
26 September 2025
Absolutely superb!
Fantastic room, great views, superb breakfast.
Everything was great!
26 September 2025
I would Definity come here again
The hotel is huge having several places where you can dine and various tastes as well. There is a shuttle bus to a very nice mall close by YAS Mall and an access to a close by beach as well, although i had no time to go. Families with kids, there is a very nice kids area at the hotel.
Nothing really.
22 September 2025
Exceptional
It was a short stay. Will definitely be back for a longer stay
I liked everything.
20 September 2025
Exceptional
The staff, the room, the facilities, everything!
Having to leave!
20 September 2025
Best location in yas island
Location formula 1 best view
16 September 2025
Great location with great exceptional personnel
Great location right on the F1 track , exceptional personnel that was helpful and very polite, great facilities, very good breakfast with great variety. Very close to the parks and to the airport, there is a bus station for the free Yas Island busses right in front of the hotel.
The only thing that it can be improved is the balcony door that is a little hard to open , everything else was great.
11 September 2025
Very pleasant stay, great location, friendly staff, wide range of buffets and exceptionally clean
Very Spacious, modern design room right above the F1 track which is a very different and pleasant experience. the location is very good, the staff is very nice and the breakfast buffet is very rich. Cleanliness is also exceptional. I also would like to highlight the kindness of the staff in the restaurants, especially the Pappas Taverna; super delicious food and very welcoming staff.
We had to wait for more than 1 hour for our luggage to be delivered to our room. Although I called 3 times nothing happened. This is very frustrating when you go there for a 1-night staycation with your family and excited kids waiting to enjoy to pool as soon as they can but waiting in the room.
7 September 2025
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The rooms were big and modern So beautiful
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5 September 2025
Fabulous
The room was lovely and overlooked the race track which was perfect and the amenities of the room were excellent. The hotel has a wide variety of breakfast options which are very good. We would definitely stay again.
Nothing
1 September 2025
excellent stay
truly a 5 star hotel. The room is spacious, clean, comfy and neat.
31 August 2025
Exceptional
Perfect breakfast and Staff!
29 August 2025
Brilliant!
Just a stunning property and staff and facilities excellent!!
Liked it all
29 August 2025
Great first time experience.
Everything was very good. Good room service and bedroom. Fast trasport options.
Breakfast is a bit chaotic. too many people. But the food quality is good.
28 August 2025
W hotel always delivers
It's the W hotel so its going to be very nice, thats guaranteed, the food options were great, staff were very helpful and always on point, can;t go wrong really
Nothing comes to mind
28 August 2025
Amazing. Thank you
I loved the fitness area and all the staff.
23 August 2025
A wonderful experience in the heart of F1 Yas Marina circuit
We opted for the breakfast during our stay, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. Every morning was a delightful experience, enjoying the exclusive spread at the Garage restaurant with beautiful views of the F1 track right outside the windows. The breakfast staff were exceptionally courteous, offering personalized attention to guests of all ages, always accompanied by their warm smiles. Our rooms were kept spotless and perfectly made up each day by Anas and Indeeka, whose attention to detail and care made us feel truly at home. Their effort in maintaining such a high standard of cleanliness and comfort was deeply appreciated.
It was a very good experience overall. Staying at such an exclusive h9tel built right onto the racetrack I would have loved that hotel had some place for in-house guests to be able to access the racetrack for viewing and experience it.
23 August 2025
Exceptional
Every thing
Nothing
21 August 2025
I loved the place and all the resturants in der
Clean and helpful
19 August 2025
Amazing service and hotel
Absolutely excellent service. Cleanliness, location, facilities all was perfect!
Nothing
17 August 2025
Great thanks
Great place with nice vibe and friendly staff especially the guys outside getting your bags 💼 and a taxi 🚕
Nothing really
17 August 2025
Amazing time with my Family
Great location, kids area, SPA and delicious food either in-room dining and breakfast restaurant.
Staff was super helpful, however Checked it took long time, my suggestion to have more reception counter to deal with number of guests.
16 August 2025
Stunning and fabulous
Incredible hotel - one of the top hotels in the world. Nothing bad to say.
Only minor issue was that kettle was broken in our room. Other than that… all great.
16 August 2025
Very good
Two buildings connection from 1 bridge is confusing
11 August 2025
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
9 August 2025
Short but sweet
Modern, great facilities,
Disorganised on check in, but handled well
7 August 2025
Wonderful experience well worth visiting and staying here
This is an outstanding hotel in a great location
Location, style
5 August 2025
Exceptional
The hotel is beautiful and the staff are very welcoming both to adults and children, which we truly appreciated. However, one thing that surprised us was the placement of the toilet. It is positioned extremely close to the wall, which made it quite uncomfortable to use.
4 August 2025
Was the perfect hotel stay for our short 1 night stay. Attended the JLO concert which was so quick and easy to get to fr
It had the F1 race track, the view from gorgeous being an F1 supporter! Location was perfect! Loved how modern and vibey the hotel looked.
Nothing
31 July 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic stay, fantastic rooms. Omar made our stay even better
31 July 2025
Prime Location!
Breakfast: Options at the buffet were plentiful and assorted. Location: Every attraction wanted was close by. Staff: All friendly and welcoming. Price: It was surprisingly low. Perhaps because it isn’t high season in mid-July. Rooms: Quite spacious. Very content. Overall, a truly pleasant stay.
N/A. Accommodations were happily met.
28 July 2025
Exceptional
Everything with special thanks to Shalini Gurjar
Long check in, though they are doing their very best
27 July 2025
Great location, beautiful and clean room, excellent breakfast.
Room was very clean and quiet. Beds and pillows are very comfy. Food is excellent.
I do not have any complaints.
14 July 2025
Exceptional
How clean it was and how beautiful it looked
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Cycling
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Kids' club
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Water park (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Indoor play area
- - Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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19 October 2025
Thank you W hotel for making my visit to Abu Dhabi