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Hotel W, Abu Dhabi

Yas Island Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (show on map)

If you are looking for a hotel that completely throws out the traditional luxury rulebook, W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island is it. It holds the title of the largest W Hotel in the world, featuring 499 rooms, and it’s an absolute paradise for both architecture nerds and motorsport fans.

The hotel was originally opened in 2009 as the Yas Hotel, timed perfectly for Abu Dhabi’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix. Designed by Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture of New York-based Asymptote Architecture, the building is famous for being the only hotel in the world built directly over a functioning Formula 1 racetrack.

Visually, the property is defined by a massive, 217-meter curved “Grid Shell” canopy. This steel and glass veil wraps around the hotel’s two main towers and features over 5,000 diamond-shaped glass panels. At night, a programmable LED system lights up each panel individually, creating a spectacular, color-shifting light show visible from miles away.

Inside, a major 2019 redesign heavily incorporated local UAE heritage with a playful, modern twist. You will find subtle design nods to Bedouin customs, a reception desk shaped like a giant drop of oil, and walls inspired by traditional pearl-diving nose pegs.

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“Appealing especially to race-goers, this dramatic hotel sits in pole position, straddling the Yas Marina Circuit.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 5th in Abu Dhabi


This an aggregated guest review rating of Hotel W, Abu Dhabi. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

90.15 %

Ranked 5th in Abu Dhabi


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Carole

12 March 2026

Excellent hotel, facilities and staff.

Clean, quiet, large room with a large comfortable bed and pillows, lovely large bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet, lots of soft fluffy towels that dried you well. Lots of complimentary water replenished every day. The room was kept spotless by the cleaning staff and had everything you need. Breakfast was good with lots of choice and we had good evening meals in the restaurants.

I can’t think of anything as it was all great.

5.0
Andrew

26 February 2026

Good location, excellent facilities

Clean and welcoming

5.0
Salila

23 February 2026

Good value for money

Big and clean with friendly staff

None

4.0
Badr

20 February 2026

Close to attractions

Close to attractions

Noisy with the racing track

5.0
Victoria

9 February 2026

Dinner was superb and room so clean and comfortable.

Excellent location and great food. Very comfortable suite and super staff.

4.5
Waleed

1 February 2026

you should stay here

nice big and comfortable room with easy way to control the A/C temperature , big and clean bed and i really like the lots of complement bottle of water in the room.
location is great its just 15 min from airport and 10 min from Yas mall.

I cant say I didn't like it but the noise of the racing car near the hotel its interesting to watch them but if you are looking for quite place don't come here :) for me its fun to watch it .

5.0
Linda

31 January 2026

Fantastically located hotel, with a luxury room twist.

Location fantastic, right on the race track and views of the marina.

Rooms spacious and modern. Superb balcony.

Breakfasts good, as is the restaurants.

Roof top pool lovely. The helpful Kate check out facilities such as showers are also great.

Nothing

5.0
Ahmed

27 January 2026

Very nice , suite very comfortable , clean and smart

Excellent

Nothing

4.5
Reyray

24 January 2026

Wonderful place for a quick stayca

The entire team was genuinely wonderful and helpful. Be it room services, reception, the breakfast time staff, and the team at the sundeck.

Breakfast options are great, and in room food options are delicious.

We had a room with a view of the race tracks, which was definitely a highlight as we didn't expect to see actual car races.

The sun deck pool was very peaceful.

While we had an amazing view of the race tracks, we didn't expect the cars to be racing until about 10 pm. Just a heads up, in case you are an early bird.

We had a faulty coffee maker. However, the team replaced it quickly once we raised a concern.

5.0
Paul

15 January 2026

We loved our stay here with our two children, super comfy beds, the best view of the Yas circuit and a great choice of f

Staying right on track was incredible.

5.0
Marcelo

14 January 2026

Just perfect! Bedroom top, swimming pool top, breakfast top,

The bed and the duvet! The bedroom was excelent.

Nothing.

4.5
John

13 January 2026

Enjoyable stay except for the night noise from the track.

Really good staff really enjoyed the hotel.

I know the hotel is inside Yas Marina Circuit, but cars were still racing around the track some nights till after 10pm.
Check before you book to see if anything is on at the circuit

4.0
Mike

13 January 2026

Very nice hotel, well managed, very good room service, but isolated location is a downside.

Breakfast was good, but I opted not to take the full buffet throughout the stay. I also used room service for b/fast where food was good, reliable service. It was expensive even compared to Abu Dhabi rates.

If I had a meal (say lunch) in the main (breakfast) restaurant, I found service very inattentive ie: lots of service staff about but very good at avoiding eye contact to order, pay for meal or ask for anything. This was not a one off situation but general. In the end one would have to go to cashier and pay. In the end got fed up with that place.

In addition the hotel is effectively isolated and enclosed by marina and the Formula 1 track. Very few options unless you go to Yas Mall. W Hotel use this customer capture to their advantage with pricing.

5.0
Hyunchul

13 January 2026

Had an amazing time staying at W hotel Yas Marina. Trackside view is well worth the money.

Amazing location with modernistic luxurious stay. Friendly staffs with clean facilities.

Shuttle bus coming back from Ferrari world is difficult to distinguish from other buses. If the bus clearly indicates it goes to W hotel, it would be better.

5.0
Steven

10 January 2026

Excellent location friendly welcoming staff.

Location is amazing and has everything within a short drive.

4.5
Madhuparna

9 January 2026

Great room and service but would appreciate a more efficient checkin process

The size and layout of the room, so comfortable and spacious.
The view of the circuit was fabulous.
The staff is warm and efficient.
Breakfast was extensive.
Room service is also fantastic and prompt.
The BED is the ABSOLUTE BEST.

Lack of clarity about early check-in really cost us a lot of time and energy on the day we flew in from London with a tired child.

5.0
Christine

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.

4.0
Olegs

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.

5.0
Kate

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!!

5.0
John

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.

4.0
Ketan

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

5.0
Colin

11 December 2025

Beautiful hotel, we'll be back!

Fantastic, modern, large rooms, friendly and helpful staff and great location.

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Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' 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 & 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

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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