CORNICHE HOTEL ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi

The hotel is right in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the Corniche waterfront, Capital Gardens, and numerous restaurants and shops. A bus stop is directly in front of the hotel, and taxis are readily available outside. The Grand Mosque is a 20-minute drive, ADNEC exhibition centre is 15 km away, and Abu Dhabi International Airport is about 30 minutes by car (airport transfer available at 165 AED per car per way). Yas Island and Ferrari World are a 30-minute drive. A supermarket and several pharmacies are also within a few minutes' walk.

The hotel offers a variety of room types including standard rooms, suites, and executive-level rooms with Club Lounge access (featuring complimentary breakfast and all-day refreshments). All rooms have air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar, a private bathroom with a bath/shower, free toiletries and bathrobes, tea/coffee-making facilities, and safety deposit boxes. Suites often include separate living areas and guest powder rooms. Some rooms provide views of the Arabian Gulf or Capital Gardens park. The property is older and may show signs of wear, such as tired carpets and dated furniture. Road-facing rooms can experience some noise, and there is no balcony in any room. Smoking rooms are available upon request.

Corniche Hotel has three on-site restaurants: an international restaurant, an Italian restaurant, and a Moroccan speciality restaurant. There is also a bar (no disco). Breakfast is served as a buffet (available for a fee of 50 AED) and includes a variety of options catering to different nationalities, with an egg station and Asian selections. The breakfast area can become busy towards the end of service, and the selection may be basic. 24-hour room service is available for meals in the room. Special diet menus can be requested.

The health club features an outdoor swimming pool (open year-round, 10:00-19:00, with a maximum capacity of 7 persons per hour) complete with a sunken bar, a sauna, a hammam (Turkish bath), and a gym. Massage treatments are available for an additional charge. The pool area allows smoking. The beach is about a 30-minute walk from the hotel via an underpass. Evening entertainment is offered free of charge, and a golf course is within 3 km (additional charge).

Guests have access to free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, currency exchange, and free luggage storage (useful for late check-out or early arrival). Valet parking is available with one vehicle per room per night free; additional vehicles are charged AED 20. Public parking is possible nearby (charges may apply, reservation not possible). Daily housekeeping is free; laundry, dry cleaning, ironing, and trouser press services are available for a fee. The business centre is free, while fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities are at an extra charge. The hotel has facilities for disabled guests, a lift, family rooms, and non-smoking rooms. Safety deposit boxes are free. Babysitting/child services are available for a fee.