My Beau and I spent 4 nights at the Dusit Dubai and were not best impressed. We booked at the Dusit on the basis of its current weekend promotion of AED 800 (approx $218 exclusive of taxes) Thur to Sat, and the room rate for sunday was AED 1600 (approx $436 ) - Not quite sure how long this promo will run for - but so far the best weekend package we've found in Dubai for a 5 star hotel within this period.

- room service: fast but over the top expensive for the quality of food provided. I recommend the Chowder soup (best item on the menu) insure they serve it hot! I've ordered it twice and it came slightly warm 2nd time round). If you fancy a bite after a long night of partying, just across the hotel (opposite by the main Sh. Zayed road) you will find yourself spoiled for choice; the French Bakery (open 24hrs) - Zait W Zaatar (lebanese bakery - try the falafel sandwhich or halloum cheese filling with some ground beef ,yum yum) or stop at Emirates petrol station bakeria for fresh mini pizza bites and/or hotdog sandwhich.

-Hygiene: generally clean - except for some dust in the unused areas in the toilet and inside the cupboards. There was also some form of residue in the toilet hose nozzle (ew ew, I was told by a Doctor these hose nozzles if not correctly cleaned do contribute to transfering urinary tract infections). on the 3rd night, we came back to find our Duvet cover tucket cheekily between 2 bed sheets and not a duvet cover which is unacceptable for a 5 star hotel.

PS: their pillows are not comfortable - ask for more pillows!

- Security: good security however I was followed and stopped by a security personnel as I walked into the elavator,insisting on knowing which room I was in!! I was furious because I was dressed decently, and was on my 2nd night at the hotel. As a paying guest, that hit a nerve. Yes Dubai is filled with red patent leather wearing women, however should a hotel not want them in their rooms - why let them enter the hotel in the first place. Throughout our stay we've noticed security gaurds by the elevators instead of the main hotel doors stopping these bright minimally clothed women of entering the elevators escorting them out infront of all guests. Personally, I don't think their security strategy works!!

- Splash: pool and fitness area was nice, on a clear day you get to see a wonderful view of Dubai and snippets of the Palm. The area is closed with glass windows and an open ceiling with a bar at the corner.

- Hotel Saloon: I don't recommend Rose (1 nail specialist available) unless you were out of choices. The hair team are alright, a bit expensive it cost me AED 150 (approx $40) for a quick hair wash and blow dry.

- Location: perfectly located, the best feature of the hotel in our opinion.

Since I've worked closely with major hotels in my country, I understand how important quality management is for hotels, esp in a city like Dubai, where hotels seem to sprout faster and more often than the country's annual birth rate! I've contacted the mgt team and for an apology they sent me a cake (it was my birthday) and a box of chocolate dates with a printed apology letter.

We have just returned from five nights at the Dusit in Dubai, on a work and leisure trip. The hotel is very suitable for business travellers.

It is comfortable, relaxed and an ideal working environment. Numerous dining options, all of which offered great service, varied menus at good prices. Rooms superb with fantastic views, particularly of the construction of Burj tower. Well equipped and maintained, fantastic bathroom and tub. The swimming pool and bar on the pool deck are draughty and wouldn't entertain the leisure traveller for long.

Staff efficient and friendly. Hotel well located. Approx 10-20 mins from Airport in one direction and 10-20 mins from Jumeirah in the opposite directions, cost approx £4. Hotel well served by taxis. Like most of Dubai, the hotel is surrounded by a huge amount of ongoing construction, however this is not noticeable within the hotel.

Would certainly stay here again, an oasis of calm in a very hectic area.

The Dusit aims to give you a little chunk of Thailand for your stay in Dubai. It is very quiet, calm and mellow and this may appeal to some in this frenetic city. It's at the furthest end of the built-up portion of Sheikh Zayed Rd. One immediate positive was the shorter transfer time ex-DXB. Instead of getting snagged up on Sheikh Zayed Rd. there is a new-ish back road running parralel which gets you there double quick.

The rooms were very pretty and under-stated, above average on style points for Dubai. Standard rooms just fine for space. Good desk area by the window but expensive internet (100aed per day) did mount up. You get some cute shutters in the bathroom, which you can fling open while soaking in the tub if you want to chat with your room-mate/watch the telly or gawp at the view.

This room had the best air conditioning I can remember. I thought it was broken at first, but no, it was just super quiet.

The roof-top swimming pool was fun but be aware it is not particularly exposed and in shade for most of the day. (May or may not be a good thing). It was pretty quiet when I went up and a good sized pool. Has its own bar and you can get lunch there if you want.

Hotel bar was again quite mellow, but deserted and certainly, if you're alone, you'll feel like a plank with the constant attentiveness, bowing, praying hands etc. Ah yes, the regulation Piano Bar act too. Staff were very pleasant all round.

Well, that's the Dusit. Super quiet oasis of calm, very nice, slightly dull.

Stayed at the Dusit for 3 nights while attending a conference - the hotel is good but not at all remarkable. The rooms are a little dated and while they are adequate they are not spectacular. Dubai is a construction site at the moment - especially around the hotel...so the view from my room was not amazing.

Breakfast (room service) was okay. I did eat in the Thai restaurant and I would recommend it.