WHILE the emphasis in the hotel industry often seems to be on building new properties UAE homegrown hospitality group Rotana has revitalized a popular Abu Dhabi address.
MODERN: There's an air of sophistication to the lobby of the refreshed Al Maha Arjaan
A familiar sight on the capital’s skyline and centrally located on Abu Dhabi island, Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana has a fresh new look.
And at a time when some families want more autonomy during their stay – be that coming in from abroad or residents on a staycation – this hotel apartments property offers an ideal set-up and location.
Depending on the type of room you book, you get fully equipped kitchenette facilities (in suites only) that allow for families to stay in after a busy day if they want to and prepare meals without venturing anywhere. Alternatively, the hotel offers 24-hour room service.
The central location of Al Maha Arjaan, on Hamdan Street, also means you have hundreds of dining opportunities either on your doorstep or a short cab ride away.
Depending on the type of room you book, you get fully equipped kitchenette facilities (in suites only) that allow for families to stay in after a busy day if they want to and prepare meals without venturing anywhere. Alternatively, the hotel offers 24-hour room service.
The central location of Al Maha Arjaan, on Hamdan Street, also means you have hundreds of dining opportunities either on your doorstep or a short cab ride away.
FRESH: The rooms at this popular Abu Dhabi hotel have been given a modern but warm new look
The hotel has an F&B offering of its own; stylish new brand Café 302 serves an excellent breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and is open to non-hotel guests.
It has an airy, continental feel, but mixes up its food offerings with some great-looking sandwiches, stunning pastries and cakes, quiches and a promotional burger happy hour (other deals are available during the week), plus the current hot weather favourite Kyoto coffee.
This is a no alcohol hotel, but this outlet offers plenty of other refreshments to engage your senses.
Delightful manager Dragana Jankov is rightly enthusiastic about the concept, which stands out on this often busy city centre street.
It has an airy, continental feel, but mixes up its food offerings with some great-looking sandwiches, stunning pastries and cakes, quiches and a promotional burger happy hour (other deals are available during the week), plus the current hot weather favourite Kyoto coffee.
This is a no alcohol hotel, but this outlet offers plenty of other refreshments to engage your senses.
Delightful manager Dragana Jankov is rightly enthusiastic about the concept, which stands out on this often busy city centre street.
MED FED: The smart Mediterranean vibe of Cafe 302 is a real winner with food to match
Within walking distance you have a range of independent or chain restaurants to go at, from the varied mix at Central Market mall and World Trade Centre souk, or the other direction to the Beach Rotana, which hosts the excellent Rodeo Grill and breezy Italian concession Prego.
A cab ride also takes you to luxury shopping and plush dining choices at Al Maryah Island's Galleria Mall, and other options at Al Reem Island. Or you could grab a picnic and venture down to Corniche Park or onto the beach, also a short walk away.
Back at the Al Maha Arjaan, the warmth of the lobby design extends up to the buildings 288 rooms.
There’s a stylish feel to the design, but colours are calming and fabrics warm, so there’s a definite hotel look but without the cookie cutter approach.
A cab ride also takes you to luxury shopping and plush dining choices at Al Maryah Island's Galleria Mall, and other options at Al Reem Island. Or you could grab a picnic and venture down to Corniche Park or onto the beach, also a short walk away.
Back at the Al Maha Arjaan, the warmth of the lobby design extends up to the buildings 288 rooms.
There’s a stylish feel to the design, but colours are calming and fabrics warm, so there’s a definite hotel look but without the cookie cutter approach.
POOL ABLE: Take a dip or grab a lounger at Al Maha Arjaan's upgraded pool deck
You have all the usual facilities, including a safe and hairdryer, and the bathroom has pleasant aesthetics to make it more than simply functional. And the quality of the materials used make this feel like more than a four star property.
Moving through the hotel, you’ll find a gym, sauna and steam room, plus massage treatment rooms, at Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club, with views across the expanse of Abu Dhabi. There's also a rooftop pool and jacuzzi with a poolside bar serving snacks and mocktails.
Because of its central location, Al Maha Arjaan is also on the radar of companies seeking to hold meetings or staff events, as well as for independent business types looking for a place to stay during one of the many conferences hosted by the capital.
DETAILS:
PRICES start from AED249 per night before taxes and municipality fees.
AL Maha Arjaan in about 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World – and about 90 minutes drive from Dubai.
FOR more information and to check availability and prices, click on https://www.rotana.com/arjaanhotelapartments/unitedarabemirates/abudhabi/almahaarjaanbyrotana
Moving through the hotel, you’ll find a gym, sauna and steam room, plus massage treatment rooms, at Bodylines Fitness and Wellness Club, with views across the expanse of Abu Dhabi. There's also a rooftop pool and jacuzzi with a poolside bar serving snacks and mocktails.
Because of its central location, Al Maha Arjaan is also on the radar of companies seeking to hold meetings or staff events, as well as for independent business types looking for a place to stay during one of the many conferences hosted by the capital.
DETAILS:
PRICES start from AED249 per night before taxes and municipality fees.
AL Maha Arjaan in about 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport, Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World – and about 90 minutes drive from Dubai.
FOR more information and to check availability and prices, click on https://www.rotana.com/arjaanhotelapartments/unitedarabemirates/abudhabi/almahaarjaanbyrotana
