Hotel Palace Downtown, Dubai
Expert reviews
“City explorers with a romantic streak will be utterly enchanted by this low-lying, luxe lakefront contender with its winning alchemy of old-world class and Arabic aesthetics. Rooms are chic and understated.”
“The Palace – located in the heart of Downtown, an area dubbed ‘The Centre of Now’ – neighbours Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, two reasons many visitors come to Dubai. Its position on a man-made lake, handful of good restaurants, and palm tree-lined pool makes the resort an urban oasis for shopped-out sightseers.”
What guests liked
- Dubai Mall
- Fountain view
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This 5-star hotel is located on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. This hotel building is set in a traditional palatial residence which features traditional Arabian architecture while the typical splendor of a Dubai hotel is evident in Hotel Palace. The hotel is located in an excellent location where it provides an excellent and panoramic view of the neighborhood and the landmark buildings in the area.
The hotel is located at a 5-minute walk away from the Dubai Mall while the Souk Al Bahar shopping mall is also located within a 5-minute walk away from the hotel. The hotel is surrounded by various entertainment centers and commercial centers providing the perfect hospitality oasis for guests.
The hotel offers stylish room and accommodation options to guests visiting the city. The rooms come with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a comfy seating area, a well-equipped workstation and a minibar. The hotel rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with all necessary conveniences such as a spacious bath with a TV, walk-in shower, and bathroom slippers.
The hotel has four different restaurants which provide dining options for guest featuring local and international cuisines. All-day eateries serve a buffet of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes which would guest would enjoy.
The leisure facilities provided in the hotel are of the highest quality, and they include an outdoor pool and a spa facility. Monsoon showers, hot tub, and steam rooms are also available for guests.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
29 January 2025
Beautiful hotel but slightly overpriced
Gorgeous hotel, connected to dubai mall and was super convenient. The spa is also amazing.
Breakfast is too expensive as are the restaurants on the property and aren’t worth the price. The room was a 5 min walk from reception which was a bit inconvenient but not a major issue
27 January 2025
The staff were amazing and really went beyond our expectations to make our stay the perfect holiday
Perfect location. Low rise building on the downtown lake.
26 January 2025
10/10
everything is perfect
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25 January 2025
It was amazing staying here beautiful view and location will be back
Very clean good location and friendly staff
21 January 2025
Exceptional
The best staff, the best hotel Only would recommend to improve a breakfast
15 January 2025
Exceptional
Palace Downtown is near Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and it was an exceptional experience. The location was unbeatable, just a short walk from the iconic tower. The rooms were luxurious with stunning views, and the service was impeccable. Overall, it was an unforgettable stay in the heart of Dubai.
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12 January 2025
This place is pure luxury, we will be returning!
Everything! This place was the definition of luxury. The staff were amazing, the breakfast was fantastic and the place even smelt great! The location cannot be beat, right by the fountain and the Burj Khalifa the views were speculator and the access to the mall was so convenient!
The check in process was a little messy. They were trying to get a room early for us as we had a red eye flight however there was miscommunication and it seemed our room was ready but they never let us know. We didn’t mind though as they were trying to go out of their way for us. One other small thing, there was a day I wanted to just enjoy the room and relax with the “do not disturb” sign on the door, the staff kept calling up to the room and knocking on the door to check on me. It was kind, but after multiple calls and visits to the room it felt excessive and the calls were waking me up from my nap.
11 January 2025
Amazing
Location Staff The room views
Nothing
7 January 2025
Marwan was very good helped us with everything from booking taxis helping with bags he is awesome
Good
7 January 2025
FRONT OFFICE THERE ARE THE BEST
Everything, FRONT OFFICE they are all STARS, they made my life so easy.
All was perfect.
6 January 2025
Exceptional service in a great location. Worth making it home when in Dubai.
Very convenient location, center of downtown, picturesque view of the Burj Khalifa and fountain shows, easy walking distance to mall and restaurants, SUPERB hotel staff, SUPERB hotel service and well appointed rooms with modern conveniences.
There’s little not to like. At the margin, housekeeping/engineering/minibar service folks weren’t checking iPad messages. For instance, the ac was acting up and they didn’t receive my initial messages. Same with minibar refill. But these are very minor details.
6 January 2025
Lovely hotel, great staff, New Year’s Eve at Buhayra lounge was brilliant , the DJ and set up was fab, and Herman and Ru
The location for New Year’s Eve
5 January 2025
Exceptional
Excellent customer service from the whole team. Eunice is an amazing person and manager. Went above and beyond to ensure maximum comfort for my elderly parents. She is a massive asset to the hotel.
2 January 2025
Exceptional
Yousef from reception was an amazing kind person. Marwan from the team was great. We had beautiful stay there
1 January 2025
Magique
Our stay at the hotel was absolutely amazing! The welcome we received was warm and heartfelt, setting the tone for a wonderful experience. The staff went above and beyond – they were truly exceptional, from the reception where we were greeted with such kindness to the team at the pool. The cleanliness of the room was impeccable, and everything was perfectly maintained, which made our stay even more comfortable. Everyone was so professional, friendly, and genuinely attentive. I’m honestly speechless at how incredible the service was. We will definitely be coming back without a doubt! Thank you for making our stay unforgettable!
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31 December 2024
Exceptional
Breakfast, location and the best customer service
30 December 2024
Fabulous
Perfect location, spotless cleanliness, helpful & kind staff, beautiful environment, amazing festive ambience.
Pillows & extra beds are poor quality. There were no drinking glasses in suite for the filtered water provided.
30 December 2024
Very good
Excellent staff
Uncomfortable pillows. I asked for a hard pillow twice but didn’t get a proper one.
27 December 2024
Wonderful moment in family
Wonderful hotel and staff all perfect comfortable clean center nice staff
Nothing
25 December 2024
Very good
Phenomenal service
Rooms were outdated, window in the room was chipping off. For a 5* hotel we expected more!
23 December 2024
Exceptional
They are crazily friendly, nice accommodation, suitable for family trip. All the locations are near the central area of Dubai. The fountain view we can have romantic scenery at night time.
Nothing at all.
21 December 2024
Perfect relaxing arabic Dubai vacation!
Arabic style, very spacious room, fast service, excellent food, normal prices
21 December 2024
Exceptional
fantastic location. very nice staff. There was a birthday decoration waiting for us in the room. it was an extremely enjoyable stay. Tasty food.
20 December 2024
The best place to book during your stay at Dubai.
The property is perfect for an Amazing Stay at the Best location in Dubai.
Everything.
20 December 2024
The best place to stay during you visit to Dubai.
The property has the best location ever, just in front of The Fountains. The staff did a perfect job during my stay. We really enjoyed and we will recommend it for sure. Breakfast incredible!
I liked everything about the property: design, confort, clean, location, all.
19 December 2024
Well maintained 5 star hotel with low floors an excellent location
Excellent location, friendly staff and well maintained facilities
Breakfast was good but it could have been better for a 5-star hotel
19 December 2024
everyone so friendly ,the room is clean ,our room is fountain side view-day and night so amazing
everything is good ,location excellent ,near Dubai mall , convenient and beautiful
17 December 2024
This made our Dubai trip
The service was impeccable.
The lobby and seating areas were hot.
16 December 2024
Exceptional
Amazing scene and luxury stay
Everything
14 December 2024
Pleasant
Friendly welcoming staff, Spacious and clean room and location.
You can hear the DJ happening outside, but at 12am it got quiet
13 December 2024
Perfect
Every thing there room and the location
13 December 2024
Most amazing stay
Really the best hotel I ever visited. Lovely staff, great location. Most amazing breakfast and everybody was just so sweet to my daughter of 3 y old. When I go back to Dubai, this would be the place to go
Everything was just perfect
10 December 2024
Exceptional
Everthing
9 December 2024
Exceptional
Excellent hotel on everything food staff location
7 December 2024
Fabulous
Rarely something provides sufficient value for money but this hotel truly did. As a family we couldn't ask for more. Great location right next to the Souk Al Bahar and Dubai mall so gives easy access to great places to eat and shop. The pool with a view is an amazing experience!
Nothing.
7 December 2024
I loved staying at the palace and I can’t wait to go back
It smells beautiful, Spacious and comfortable room, relaxing pool area
A little dated in the bathroom
4 December 2024
Exceptional
Everything was perfect.
4 December 2024
Best location in Dubai, beautiful atmospheric hotel
-Superb location next to Dubai Mall and the Souk al Bahar, offering lots of dining and shopping opportunities. The best location in the city. -Beautiful, atmospheric hotel with a grand entry experience through the courtyards. -Stunning outlook from the room over the lagoon. Definitely worth upgrading to the fountain view room. -beautiful common areas. -great happy hour offer at the waterfront bar, great prices and even better views.
-the pool area is beautiful but it can get very crowded. Also would be good to nominate an adults only area.
1 December 2024
Excellent and relaxing
Everything was perfect! still one of the most comfortable beds I have experienced. Location is great with beautiful views of the fountain and the downtown all around. Food was great and so was the spa. Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was great. And conveniently connected to Dubai Mall. It is an expensive hotel but well worth it.
not enough amenities in the room for its price. On previous stays, there were fruits and dates but not this time.
30 November 2024
Best Hotel in Downtown Dubai!
This hotel went above and beyond. the service is exceptional, the room we stayed in- fountain view was amazing! the buffet breakfast was undoubtedly the best we have ever had in a hotel. The selection and variety was very good. The views from the hotel was so lovely and liked the 5 minute walk to Dubai Mall. Great location. The spa facilities were great, which were included in our stay. We stayed for two nights this time, but hoping to book this hotel again for me and my family next year! Can't wait to go back!
Nothing! Could not fault this hotel.
29 November 2024
Exceptional
I love everything except the lighting in the room it was too dark to me
25 November 2024
Perfect all over
Everything
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25 November 2024
Beautiful hotel, very spacious rooms, staff super friendly and helpful, best located hotel in Dubai
Location, staff, cleanliness,
All was perfect
20 November 2024
Fabulous
There was nothing you couldn't get for breakfast, absolutely fantastic.
Could have more sunbeds
19 November 2024
If you looking location and classy hotel the palace is the hotel
Location is Perfect , Mall just next to hotel classy : One of the best hotel in Dubai Also all staff very helpful but especially Sonia she is Gem for hotel We are very please to meet her as a person she was very helpful and understandable .Thank you
19 November 2024
My experience with the hotel is good, but it could become excellent
Staff and some services
- Overpriced and no loyalty program. There is no flexibility in the points earned. This is what I encountered on the last trip - The breakfast buffet is not compatible with the hotel's high prices, and the quality of what it offers must be reconsidered Thanks - The men's spa club starts late and closes early, which makes people not benefit from this service, especially if the visitor is a tourist. I mentioned this to the hotel management repeatedly in previous visits. No change.
17 November 2024
Exceptional
Exceptional service and everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome, especially when travelling with a toddler. We had such an amazing time. We will definitely be back!
17 November 2024
Fabulous
The staff ++++ The room with so nice view Very good breakfast
13 November 2024
Good hotel ruined by uncared reception staff
The location
The administration, I didn’t get my deposit back and it has been 26 days and I sent them messages 3 times
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Kids' club
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - 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
29 January 2025
Amazing stay