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
4 January 2026
Our stay at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island was a perfect 10/10, made unforgettable by the racetrack view from Room 2527 wh
Our stay at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island was absolutely a 10/10. We stayed in Room 2427, which had an amazing view of the race track—we even got to watch a live race practice right from our room, which made the experience truly unforgettable. We loved everything about the hotel, from the stunning façade to the stylish lobby and our beautifully designed room. The overall atmosphere was vibrant yet comfortable, and every detail felt well thought out. Breakfast was excellent, offering a wide variety of dishes to suit different tastes. The shuttle service was extremely convenient, running every 15 minutes to Ferrari World, Yas Mall, Warner Bros. World, and SeaWorld, making it easy to get around Yas Island without any hassle. Everything about the stay was seamless and enjoyable. We absolutely loved the place and would gladly return.
There was nothing we didn’t like about our stay—even the staff were exceptional. Overall, the experience was 100% outstanding.
3 January 2026
Perfect location for Abu Dhabi activities
Very good breakfast and many options. Good staff. Good and big rooms, with water refill every day. Perfect location for Abu Dhabi activities.
Reserved room through Booking.com. Some miscommunication between hotel and service provider, which resulted in double charge from my car and I’m waiting for refund 2 weeks already.
2 January 2026
Excellent stay
Service excellent, location unbeatable. Rooms were cleaned to a really high standard.
I think the pools could be improved, the sun goes quite quickly due to the design of the roof. A pool at ground level looking over the race track that would get the sun for longer would be a great addition. Breakfast can be chaotic, best to go early
30 December 2025
Must stay at least once!
The staff were very friendly & helpful. Gym was well equipped and clean and tidy. Beds were so so comfy!
Nothing!!
26 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything Nicole was amazing and all staff were top notch
We couldn't stay longer
23 December 2025
It was a unique place to stay considering you have a F1 track with cars in it and the other side of the room had a piece
Location was great and the view was spectacular.
The room was cold and the heat did not work well and the outside temperature was 14 deg C. The A/C worked well.
22 December 2025
yas circuit, theme parks, ethiad arena, yas bay are all must visit places and W hotel is the best
BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD
20 December 2025
Very good
The location
19 December 2025
Exceptional
We had an amazing room overlooking the track, perfect spot to view the cars
12 December 2025
Exceptional
Location and cleanliness
11 December 2025
Beautiful hotel, we'll be back!
Fantastic, modern, large rooms, friendly and helpful staff and great location.
Nothing
3 December 2025
Unbelievable
On checking in OMAR was so pleasant and helpful to deal with he was very kind
28 November 2025
Slept like a baby!
Best hotel bed I’ve ever stayed in! I was spending 1 day in Abu Dhabi for relaxation from busy work life and honestly W hotel had everything on site which meant I didn’t need to leave! The show stopper was the beds. Mattresses were so comfy and all bedding just felt like you sleeping in a cloud. I would go again but with family next time
Getting site map would be good as hotel is very big but is manageable.
26 November 2025
World class room with unbeatable breakfast.
Absolutely everything. The location, the room, the staff, the food! One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in, with over 20 years travelling the world.
The cot for my child could have been more modern / bigger.
25 November 2025
Great location, large comfortable rooms
Modern facilities, great location
Very loud reception with events
22 November 2025
Exceptional
Located on an F1 track. And it’s beautiful.
19 November 2025
Relaxing , stress free comfortable stay
Style, clean, good staff
Unable to take my 15 year old son to both pools . The pool was not great that we could use
19 November 2025
Excellent for racing lovers and family fun
Amazing view of the circuit. Location on Yas Island is very good.
None really
17 November 2025
Lovely stay
Loved it
Swimming small
17 November 2025
Fabulous
Hotel is very modern, lots of options for breakfast, great location, service ia great
Noise all day (party and racetrack)
15 November 2025
Fabulous
"The hotel was clean, and the overall experience was good."
15 November 2025
Exceptional
Vacuuming at 9am on Saturday
15 November 2025
Wow room is beautiful
We stayed in the WOW room and let me tell you it did not disappoint! Will stay here again.
13 November 2025
Wonderful stay
Location and food
11 November 2025
Lovely luxury rooms
This was my second stay here and I would definitely stay again. The facilities are great and so are the rooms. They are spacious and modern.
We wanted to have a drink before our dinner reservations but no where would let men in with shorts.
9 November 2025
Great weekend break
Clean, comfortable, special
8 November 2025
Exceptional
Hotel was the best we have stayed. Spacious rooms, clean, foods, pools and the sevice from all staff was great. Nice hotel in a brilliant area.
That we didnt book longer
2 November 2025
Great place
Excellent staff. Gave us connecting rooms. Wallet parking free and excellent and fast.
Nothing
2 November 2025
Fabulous
Clean Location
The roar of Formula cars
2 November 2025
Fabulous
Great location, staff was so warm. Thanks for everything.
2 November 2025
Very good
Very nice hotel I like it.
I take suit room modern furniture and very big , I like it to much.
1 November 2025
Thank you so much you make my trip so special
Everything and all the staff were helpful 😍
Nothing at all
30 October 2025
Very good
i was in room 1734 the suit was class however the noise late on at night from the race track wasnt very good after the novelty wore off
the chop house was very sub standard the staff wasn't very professional and a little lazy the staff in general where very pleasant in the hotel but not up to standard for a hotel like W hotels are expected
26 October 2025
Great value stay in a fabulous location
Great staff, fantastic restaurants and brilliant pool facilities.
In room toiletries were poor.
26 October 2025
Very good
The location, the rooms all amenities
The pools weren’t very great.
22 October 2025
Exceptional
Breakfast buffet, spacious rooms, great location with easy connectivity to all the parks
20 October 2025
Exceptional
W- very good hotel Ll stay at W next time visiting Abu Dhabi
19 October 2025
Very good
Waiting to be offered a drink round the pool. Or even going up to order it at the bar, just seemed to be very hard work. Other than that it was a lovely place,
19 October 2025
Thank you W hotel for making my visit to Abu Dhabi
Everything about the hotel was wonderful! Starting front office staff, who chose me a beautiful room overlooking the Marina and partially the F1 Yas circuit. I requested a quiet room and the staff at front office assisted me with that perfectly. The breakfast is more than amazing!!! A huge variety of food. The room is amazing, I liked the cleanness and how modern it is. The pool is fantastic though I preferred it Yas beach that hotel gives vouchers daily for free entrance. The front door valet staff was so clever, helpful and cheerful. I will be back for sure to W Hotel Yas Island ❤️
Nothing. Maybe the sound of practicing racing cars and motorcycles. Though, I enjoyed the experience
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
11 October 2025
excellent stay
My stay at the hotel was very comfortable and convenient. The room was spacious, clean, and well-maintained, which made for a very relaxing experience. The staff was friendly, attentive, and always willing to assist with any requests. The amenities and services provided exceeded my expectations, and I truly appreciated the overall hospitality. I would definitely recommend the hotel to others and look forward to staying here again in the future.
The room felt a bit lacking in comfort as there was no carpet, which made the floor feel quite cold
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
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 & 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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5 January 2026
Great