The hotel is renowned amongst visitors and Dubai residents for providing a warm, friendly welcome, a relaxed ambience and a wealth of facilities to enjoy during guests stay in Dubai. The 192 elegant suites and rooms are a blend of luxury, comfort and convenience, designed to suit the needs of both business and leisure travellers. Facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area, a cafe, a restaurant and conference facilities. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services. Guests coming from Dubai International Airport should follow the signs for Abu Dhabi/Jebel Ali and take exit 2 off Sheik Zayed Road, then rejoin the road heading back towards Dubai; take the immediate first right (15 to 20 minutes drive). The airport is approximately 15 km from the hotel - a journey time of 15 to 20 minutes by car. Location Located on a main street Suites: 5 Garden Year of construction: 1978 Last renovated: 2002 Annex buildings Number of floors (main building): 5 Number of floors (annex building): 5 Total number of rooms: 192 Single rooms: 130 Double / twin rooms: 48 Junior Suites: 8 Distances (in meters) Town centre (Deira): 15 public transport: 30 min car: 30 min Ski area (Mall of Emirates): 1000 public transport: 15 min car: 15 min Ski lift (Mall of Emirates): 1000 public transport: 15 min car: 15 min Next big city (Abu Dhabi): 150 car: 120 min Tourist centre (MOE): 1000 car: 15 min Beach (Jumeirah Beach): 2500 car: 20 min Room facilities (Standard room) Bathroom Internet access (Service charged directly on site) Minibar (Service charged directly on site) Iron and board Double bed King size bed Carpeted Individual air-conditioned Individual heating Shower Safe Lounge Balcony Terrace Bath Hairdryer Direct dial telephone TV Satellite / cable TV Radio Facilities Air-conditioned in common areas Supermarket Shop-s Hairdresser Bar-s Pub-s Disco / Club Theatre Conference room Breakfast room Dining room Reception area Restaurant -s Restaurant - Air-conditioned Restaurant - non-smoking area Restaurant -smoking area High chairs 24h check-in Public Internet (Service charged directly on site) WLAN access point (Service charged directly on site) Room service Laundry service Launderette Medical Service 24h. Reception Car park Number of pools: 1 Outdoor pool Childrens pool Snack / pool bar Sun loungers Safe Whirlpool Sauna Steam bath Massage Special SPA packages Gym Money Exchange Lift-s Cafe