Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

Always good at Southern Sun.

Hnjig

Great experience. Professional staff & good value. Close to Corniche

I gave less rating unlike my other visits over the years because this room smells smoke despite my request for nonsmoking room as well as after informing reciption

It was more than I expected, service is excellent

Very pleasant stay and the suite was good for the longer stay. Gym was better than average and the spa very good.. as was the pool. Good selection of bars although only ate room service which was reasonable and quick. Only downside that was a bit annoying I had to go to reception 3 times to remedy a small accounting error (£20). On one occasion we had a call at 9:30pm demanding that we come down and pay (we we’re staying another 6 nights), when I refused somebody was sent to my room with a card machine to collect. It took another 3 discussions with reception to resolve the issue.

Its a convenient hotel to stay at for few nights.

Great hotel, in an excellent location for exploring the city. Both bars in the hotel were amazing, reasonably priced and very tasty drinks. Pool area on the roof was well kept and had plenty of sun beds.

Perfect location in downtown AD

Nice hotel

The hotel is decent if you're stopping over and need somewhere to lay your head for 1-2 nights, but definitely not the typical 4* hotel you'd expect to find in the UAE, the hotel is quite dated although there were renovations taking place. In a downtown area with lots of local shops but in the 'not so glamorous' side of Abu Dhabi. I did find the rooms very dusty which made me unwell and whilst it had been cleaned there were still areas of the room that were neglected and in need of an update i.e the phone didn't work and was absolutely filfthy as well as the plug adapter, the base of the windows were super dirty too and the bedding had signs of wear and tear. For these reasons I wouldn't give this a 4*. Breakfast area also not keep clean and tidy, felt like a fast food restaurant with food on the floor that was left and only tables cleaned. Also super cheap and uncomfortable sunbeds and daytime renovations happening at the pool. This was quite frustrating especially as a female, laying poolside with over 5 external contractors drilling and tiling the pool wasn't ideal, comfortable or relaxing (as it was very loud). I wouldn't return to this hotel and wish we'd book somewhere else.

Wonderful place and staff ( Especially Reception Manager)

SERVICES WERE EXCELLENT

Stay here every year on business and simply cannot fault the hotel or staff, rooms are spacious and clean, several restaurants to choose from for an evening meal.

Overnight

Great place to stay in the heart of Abu Dhabi

Staff was fantastic

Disappointed with their service , took 3+ calls at night , morning , evening to provide water for my senior parents . They took forever for a simple request.

35 minutes to check in, gym hvac shared with bar lounge so full of cigarettes.

Fantastic place I would recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Abu Dhabi. All staff here were fantastic, special thanks to Rose who looked after me in the SkyBlue bar she is lovely and Guru at the pool who is such a happy chap! I know the hotel doesn't want to be a 5 star but I've been to 5 star hotels in UAE and this tops most of them. The hotel has all the facilities you can want and everything such as food and drink is reasonably priced. You get value for your money here. The rooms are also very nice and spacious. I will be coming here again! Kev