Renaissance Dubai Hotel

Location. Renaissance Dubai Hotel is located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1.5 kilometres from Dubai Creek Yacht Club and 15 kilometres from Dubai Country Club.

Hotel Features. This six-storey hotel features contemporary architecture including a smoked glass façade. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services and the use of a safe-deposit box. The services of a porter are available and there is 24-hour room service. The public areas have wireless Internet access and complimentary valet parking is available.

Sails Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes in a modern setting and Spice Island offers international specialities with show cooking. The Tiki Bar serves cocktails and has a live Cuban band, The Aquarium Lounge serves coffees, cakes and sandwiches and Harry's Place features live music. There is also a poolside bar serving drinks and snacks.

Conference and meeting facilities are available as are business services.

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a children's pool and the health club has fitness equipment and a sauna; massage treatments are also available.

Guestrooms. The 281 guestrooms have light contemporary decor and modern furnishings with Arabic styling. All are equipped with satellite television and climate control. Other amenities include safes, tea and coffee facilities, minibars and Marriott Revive premium bedding. Bathrobes and hair dryers are provided.

Expert Tip. Shopaholics won't want to miss the Mall of the Emirates, 20 kilometres from the hotel, which includes 450 retailers and over 70 restaurants and coffee shops. More bizarrely in this desert country, the Mall also hosts Ski Dubai, an indoor winter sports centre.