25Hours Hotel One Central, Dubai
Expert reviews
“Why book? To experience the most un-Dubai hotel of Dubai hotels: edgy (not glossy), design-forward (not traditionally Arabesque), and breaking boundaries through partnerships with the city’s coolest establishments and a playful dose of Euro cool.”
Featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Hotlist.
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Private parking
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Book 25hours Hotel One Central to experience the elegance, luxury, and picturesque décor in its true meaning. This lavish 5-star hotel is breaking boundaries by partnering with Dubai’s coolest establishment, Euro cool. Aiming to let the guests explore the most intriguing version of the city, 25hours Hotel One Central is coming up with interactive ideas, like the concept of slogans such as “come to bed with me” and the first mixed-gender sauna in the Middle East.
It features 434 rooms whose cores are influenced by Middle Eastern opulence and Berlin-style minimalism. These mini worlds are equipped with almost every amenity one can wish to have, including vintage polaroid cameras, typewriters, and more.
Of the several offered suits, if we have to choose one, it must be the Hakawati Suite. It features a pleasing blend of warm and bright colors. This suit is specifically designed for parties and friend’s night outs as it boasts a private bar area, a terrace, and a space for DJ.
25hours Hotel One Central boasts one of Dubai’s hottest spots, the Monkey Bar! It’s a jungle-covered rooftop terrace featuring stunning views of the Museum of the Future and drool-worthy cocktails. It doesn’t end at this!
The charm of this hotel lies in the “Extra Hour Spa.” It’s where guests get to enjoy the pacifying three-step treatment, including the facial, body wrap, and massage. Besides these, what sets this hotel apart from its top-tier competitors is that it offers special amenities for guests with mobility needs and plays a vital role in making the environment green.
Conclusively, besides lacking Dubai’s signature glossiness, 25hours Hotel One Central is something one thinks a thousand times before skipping. Everything from the worth appreciable hospitality and a plethora of amenities to classic vintage-inspired décor and more can be considered to answer why!
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Location
Recent guest reviews
3 April 2025
Hipster and Artsy
Brendon was an amazing receptionist and a lovely person. He was happy to accommodate every need of ours. He also made our stay as enjoyable and as hassle free as possible. He did all that with a wonderful smile and an endearing demeanor :) We also loved the strong hipster-like identity of 25Hours. There was an incredible attention to detail throughout the hotel and some beautiful, artsy, choices all around. I'm not going to spoil the fun for you, but it's nothing you have ever seen before. I was mesmerized every single moment... A breath of fresh air in what has been an overly commodified and sterile sector. P.S. We loved the LG OLED TV. Thanks for not cheaping out on the TV!
The room service was a little slow and the shower's temperature setting was inconsistent.
2 April 2025
Decent stay
The style, design and location
High price, small rooms, decent beds and comfort pillows level. Construction view, coffee wasn't available while mini bar saying coffee is available and barcode to scan provided to demonstrate how it should be made??! Water cans instead of bottles were it can't be closed after partial use
2 April 2025
Fabulous
Very nice coworking area and overall interior design is good
The iron kept living limescale stains on my white clothes, even after they changed it, but they took my stuff into laundry and took care of it.
16 March 2025
Very good
terrace, pool, gym
15 March 2025
I will visit the same hotel for every visit to dubai
It was amazing and the view so nice
Nothing
14 March 2025
It was lovely
Some of the plugs in room werent working
14 March 2025
short but memorable
The location is perfect The outdoor terrace
11 March 2025
Fabulous
Atmosphere
Nothing
7 March 2025
Good memory
Location , staff , cleanliness
Sometimes loud music
3 March 2025
Great, but small details matter
We loved the design, it was unique and stylish. The pool was great, it was warm and had a stunning view. Breakfast was good, there was a short menu from which we could order and a buffet. We thought it was unique that the shower was in the middle of the room, we liked that there was a curtain to close it if we felt like it. We loved that the minibar was free. Great bed, sheets and robes. Overall staff were great, professional, helpful.
The breakfast waiters were either new or had a language barrier, but they managed to get the coffee order right. The waiter at the indian restaurant, did not know the menu well, altough not a big deal but not something you expect from such a hotel. The pool was not deep enough for our liking, but the view makes up for it. The sink outside the bathroom was inconvenient. The shower was difficult to manage to find the right temperature. The only thing we did not like about the reception is that they wrote happy birthday on my card, even tho I informed them that it was our anniversary, when we told them at the reception about the mistake, they were genuinely sorry and said they will fix it for me but they did not do anything. We expected them to make our stay more special somehow but felt a bit looked over. We also asked about the pool at the reception and they said no reservation needed but it turned out that we needed a reservation for the sauna. I wish they would have told us that at the reception, we did get but we felt a bit akward. Also the person at the main entrance, when we were checking out tried to get us a taxi and said we would have to pay 100 aed. We checked Careem app and a taxi to the location we wanted to go, was 40-60 aed. If you do not want to pay more than you should, use Careem not Uber
1 March 2025
Worth to try this hotel
Design of the hotel Room service food variety
Early morning was noisy cleaners talking loudly. Food was expensive
24 February 2025
Good breakfast and hotel atmosphere, I will recommend my friends
Good and smart rooms
Nobody
21 February 2025
Excellent highly recommended
Average choice of offering Great service
Tina Indian restaurant . Average quality
20 February 2025
Excellent hotel
It’s quirky design
Nothing
20 February 2025
Fabulous
Special thanks to Basma who was very helpful
19 February 2025
Very good
Great location for working in the DIFC but being able to unwind at a less "business" location after work. Love the themed decor.
It was pretty noisy at night time so I didn't sleep particularly well.
16 February 2025
Over all, it was good, and i would like to thanks all the staff specially service staff Rabi, Sona. And Naven
Proximity to World Trade Center. Many restaurants and cafes near.
Noo room views.
12 February 2025
Good for a week of exhibition
Great location for dwtc and great service. Got helped out by Alessandra and Evita for several requests. Pool area is great and well maintained. Also the hairdresser is excellent. Breakfast options and add ons like shakshuka or eg royal/benedict are a big plus.
Shower was clogged so the water wouldn‘t run down easily. Hotel is a bit overpriced..
10 February 2025
Best Pool View, chic interiors. Nice lobby.
Cozy room and common areas. Nice pool area.
When you need a taxi they tell you nothing and then bring on the private car of the hotel. They should be clear about this. I've stayed at 25hours hotels in Europe and my experience was much better especially regarding transparency on room type and pricing, payment. I don't know if it is my unluck or a special approach, but during my both stays in 2023 and 2024 I had problems with type of the room, availabilty, pricing, payment by this or that credit card...
8 February 2025
In general, everything was good and made a good memory for us.
The breakfast was very good, and had a complete menu. The view of the room was facing the future museum and it was very beautiful. Every time we went out and came back, the room was completely clean.
The room was cold at night, I wish the rooms had hair dryers. The light in the rooms was a little more.
3 February 2025
very good choice if you don't mind the noise.
very spacious rooms, assistive staff, good location.
the noise in the rooms are out of this world. extremely loud until 3am
2 February 2025
Very good
Different experience with the design and the concept
if you are traveling to relax, then it is not the right place to stay in. It gets very loud at night which makes having a good night is impossible.
1 February 2025
Good but can be better
Unique design comfy and clean
Loud music at night I couldn’t sleep Overcrowded
31 January 2025
Pleasant
Looks great
A few times I didn’t have hot water. Ion a shirt takes 3 days
31 January 2025
Pleasant
Late onboarding around 2 hours, this is normal there to all guests. Food delivery drivers not allowed to come to your door.
30 January 2025
Amazing place and business friendly environment
Location, vibe and decoration
Late response of Luggage while the checkout
30 January 2025
Amazing decor and convenient location
Very hip and quirky hotel with awesome vibe. Love the interesting decor and touches in the rooms. Very unique and the bath in our room was amazing. Toiletries were great too. We were upgraded on one room which was a lovely touch. Coffee in the room and snacks were nice.
The noise from the rooftop bar was unbearable. It goes on till 3am and the rooms are NOT soundproof at ALL. So if you are not a party animal and would like some shut eye then reconsider. Also the pillows were ridiculously hard and no different options in the room. The duvet was also very thin, I would've preferred to have some extra blanket and ended up sleeping with a robe on top of my duvet.
29 January 2025
Fabulous
Room was huge, good restaurants, nice pool area
Coworking space is dark and crowded
29 January 2025
nice but not sure i would stay there again.
place is nice and hip.
too busy and noisy downstairs.
26 January 2025
A bit disappointing
Location Concept Comfortable if not for the loud music
This is at least over the weekend a party hotel which was not expected as any hotel is supposed to allow comfortable sleeping - the music was loud until very late Won’t be back until they do take care of non party guests I guess
26 January 2025
Fabulous
The theme of the hotel is unique. The open area is very nice. The docaration is amazing .
The bathroom needs to be more private . there is no need of the panio to be in middle of the room 😅
20 January 2025
Fabulous
Fun vibe hotel with great location.
19 January 2025
One of the best hotels in terms of ambience and positive energy, original ideas and cleanliness, it helped soothing a ve
The location was excellent, the atmosphere at the hotel was relaxed and fun, so many options on site, employees were professional and super friendly at the same time and very helpful.
The breakfast can be improved, in terms of layout and options, no makeup mirror in the room a simple detail but very important.
18 January 2025
Beautiful
I wish to have a balcony it would be bettter
That there is no balkony
15 January 2025
Pleasant
The neighbourhood behind the hotel is really nice. Funky and nice small hotel.
14 January 2025
Fabulous
Great hotel specially a few touches like comp items in mini bar and design of the room
i had a room facing the entrance of the hotel; at night there's a busting nighclub that will not let you sleep at all. luckily hotel staff were understanding and changed my room without requesting to which is outstanding. but surely this issue needs to be fixed
11 January 2025
It was fine
It had a different vipe
The ac wasn’t working
10 January 2025
Fabulous
Best location
We
8 January 2025
Nice stay, overpriced.
The family friendly atmosphere, hotel vibes
Breakfast average and expensive, I requested to be in a twin bed and they charged me for that two different staff gave me two different prices! Justification was the hotel overbooked!! And when I checked in booking for same duration of my stay I found rooms available!!
6 January 2025
Pleasant
Everything except the size of the room. I do not recommend the king bed room for 2 adults with 2 children.
6 January 2025
Pleasant stay as always ✨
The shower needs to be fixed, it was dangling . Also, it was a hassle to get the suitable water temperature for showering
3 January 2025
Beautiful,clean,amazing staff and service.good location
The place is beautiful, clean, and they pay attention to the smallest details. It’s my first time visiting a hotel with such a charming atmosphere, and I absolutely loved it. They take great care of the rooms, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance. The service is fast, and the staff are amazing, friendly, and quick to assist with a welcoming attitude. The location is fantastic, and the overall service is excellent.
31 December 2024
Very good
Nice location, close to sights in Dubai.
Lot of noise during night, hard to relax and sleep.
27 December 2024
Nice hotel in Dubai
The hotel is very comfortable, the staff really responsive and the common spaces are really creative. I only stayed for 1 night but had a really smooth check in, had breakfast at the restaurant downstairs and found the whole experience easy and relaxing.
The location is right next to the Museum of the Future but its difficult to walk anywhere - there isn't a supermarket or anything nearby so you have to get taxis.
22 December 2024
Love it !
Clean Friendly staff Quite
Sending luggages late while checking in
22 December 2024
Fabulous
The design, the vibe, the staff in there all of them
Not liking as much as the cleaning need to be more
19 December 2024
another unique experience
It's a warm and cosy hotel with unique and different atmosphere that brings fun and serenity. The staff is super helpful and friendly
Nothing
12 December 2024
Great fun, funky hotel. Monkey Bar is excellent.
Amazing staff
Could be noisy if on the inside
10 December 2024
Fabulous
Overall theme, layout, retro European touch ,unstoppable engagement atmosphere, lively vibes from the every corner
Washrooms are very small ,with no shelves
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Kid meals
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shuttle service
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Billiards
- - Cycling
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Hair treatments
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Aerobics (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
- - Auditory guidance
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
5 April 2025
Very good