Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Spacious, spotless rooms with great views pair with exceptional staff who go out of their way to help. The breakfast buffet impresses, the pool and facilities shine, and the cigar lounge adds a nice touch. It costs money but guests consistently feel the hotel delivers.

Spacious modern rooms with great views and comfortable beds, though noise from neighbors sometimes breaks the quiet. Staff delivers exceptional service including butler assistance. Pool has too few sun beds for the hotel size, but location near Burj Khalifa and malls is excellent.

Rooms are spacious and clean when maintained properly, but cockroach infestations and broken amenities happen. Staff quality varies wildly from helpful to rude. Noise from nightclub music at night makes sleep difficult. WiFi fails occasionally.