We stayed here for 2 nights at the start of our holiday and for 2 nights at the end.We have stayed in Dubai off and on for about 15 years so we are used to the standard.We were a little taken aback by our "welcome" from the door staff i.e non existent,after that though things improved.Our room was ok but... more

We Stayed in the intercontinental at festival city for four night's at the end of march. This hotel is brand new and absolutely fantastic, the staff, the rooms,the restaurant,breakfast,reception,eveything we did not have a bad word to say about it.There are great veiws of the creek from the leisure deck which they share with the Crowne Plaza hotel next door.The... more

I stayed at the Hotel as part of a work conference for three days. There are alot of positives e.g. - the level of service is exceptional - incredibly clean - funky rooms with great bathrooms - the standard of food is very good (I was being mass-catered for as part of the conference so I would expect ala carte... more

Transferred from the adjacent sister hotel (Crown Plaza), we travelled on a great value weekend package with Virgin (£350 each for flights and 3 nights B&B - Wow!!). Most flights from the UK arrive early morning so unless you pay for an additional night you normally have to wait for your room. As the hotel was not full we were... more

We stayed there for 3 nights in Feb. 2008. The hotel is brand new, nice and elegant. The room we stayed was spacious, modern style. I love the comfortable bed with smooth and soft sheets. Staff were friendly and professional. It is located next to a mall which is also brand new. You can find a lot of restaurants and... more

What can i say!!! We had a wonderful time, TOP CLASS!! Fantastic, would stay again!!! Downside is that this hotel could be classed as out of the way of main attractions, however great location for airport and taxis are so cheap this really does not cause any real problems. more

Stayed for 3 nights. +ve:- Brand new, high quality fixtures & fitting Great Air Con View of Sheikh Zayed Road Staff - all keen and very pleasant Drink - They sell Leffe Food - Lamb Kofta by pool was very nice and not that expensive for a 5* hotel Hotel taxis plentiful, expensive (see below) but drivers are not ratbags... more

Stayed here for two nights in Feb. Hotel is brand new and decorated in a modern contempoary style (not usual IC style). Rooms have ample storage and are cleaned to a high standard. Hotel food is good and service is very efficient, staff are v friendly. Didnt use spa or gym. Only downside is the lack of taxis in festival... more

This was my first trip to Dubai. Location - not that good - close to the airport but not close to the action. I wouldnt stay here, unless it was a stopover. Rooms - really nice and modern, but the distance to get to places is quite far and you have to catch a cab. from this hotel to the... more