That's great! You will absolutely love the breakfast as it is so varied! I really enjoyed trying all the different things and I am partial to fish for breakfast so that made me very happy! Also you can enjoy your breakfast in the sun which isn't shown on the video. I'll be there in Sept too trying out some new hotels! Thank you so much for watching 🙏
Booked this for my wife and 9 month daughter next month! Thanks for the review. Would you suggest I upgrade to the 1 bedroom residence also shall I wait to see if I get it for complementary on the day or book in advance as they have given me a special discount.
That's always difficult to say! Take the risk and wait and get a free upgrade or lock it in, in advance? If you need the extra space I would take the offer but if you think the standard room is enough then take the risk! Also don't forget you can also upgrade with cash at check in but there is no guarantee if it will be cheaper or more expensive than your current offer! So it really depends on your budget if you choose to take the offer. I am always cheap and take the cheaper option and hope for an upgrade 😅 but theres only 2 of us and if I needed romantic and alone time with wife I would take the 1 bed residence and keep the kids on the sofa bed in the living room and close the doors to the bedroom part 😅 sorry if my answer was not so helpful but really depends on your budget and needs! 🙈
@@user-ee7db4ip6j ok then I think your chances of a free upgrade are lower if you do not have a high status (unless you booked through amex travel or secret escapes etc) but go with your gut feeling on the decision
@@SMC4free hi! you can book a couples spa package where you get to have a massage and use the jacuzzi together without other people interrupting . The changing rooms you go through to get to the spa area are separated for men and women. But the rest is not for couples only. Even single people can enter and use facilities.
Hi, I've booked a surprise 50th holiday for my other half to Dubai. I have booked on the palm for the retreat. But looking to change hotels. Which did you prefer, the hilton or sofitel please ?
I really don't know about the full board rates as I never book them and when it comes to drinks I usually just buy my own at the shop in the mall at the Palm and take them with me. Of course we sometimes have drinks at the hotel beach for example but they aren't cheap! As for the hotel I think I prefer the sofitel for a real resort feeling and the rooms are much bigger. But if you want to explore dubai a bit more then hilton is more convenient and cheaper. Personally I didn't like the retreat as much as sofitel or hilton so both are an upgrade in my opinion. What you might want to look into is booking the hilton via hilton impresario agent to get extra benefits like lounge access and breakfast plus some spending credit if it makes sense.
Hi thanks for your reply, can you tell me how much drinks are from the mall please ? I've been reading people's posts stating that cold drinks & water is £10 😮 I can't book via hilton as I've already booked with a company, but they're asking double the price to amend hotel to what it actually costs to book a holuday with them. Bloody disgraceful really.
The hotel is quite large and there are rooms closer to the lobby than the room we had. BUT there is a free buggy service 24H so you can get driven to any place you want, the beach, the restaurant, the spa, breakfast etc and they come quite quickly, so really you could choose any room. If you prefer to walk or to be near the lobby then best to stay in the hotel part and not the residence part and ask for easy access room when you book!
The gym is apparently quite good but I haven't visited it yet! We ended up just having fun instead! And yes you can smoke on the balcony for sure, but I don't know if there are any rooms where you can smoke inside. Otherwise at the pool, bar, outdoor seating in restaurant or beach it's allowed.
@@Anaszyzper night ? no not at all! Was much cheaper maybe 1200 but I used my suite night upgrades and booked standard room and got upgrade. Also I used my points to offset the cost so in the end I paid 1000 for 3 nights 😁
@@polis911 I also prefer the real open sea but for people like my wife who can't swim that well and for kids this is very goods and safe! Also good for watersports like hydrofoil. I was also surprised to see how much sea life there was. But it is definitely not an adventurous or exciting sea 😂
Thanks for posting, your review is very well made and informative ! Bravo !
Thank you very much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
We’re staying at Sofitel Dubai for a week in September. Breakfast looks amazing…
That's great! You will absolutely love the breakfast as it is so varied! I really enjoyed trying all the different things and I am partial to fish for breakfast so that made me very happy! Also you can enjoy your breakfast in the sun which isn't shown on the video. I'll be there in Sept too trying out some new hotels! Thank you so much for watching 🙏
@@doolybhow was the dinner buffet. Looking to book for the half board package
Booked this for my wife and 9 month daughter next month! Thanks for the review. Would you suggest I upgrade to the 1 bedroom residence also shall I wait to see if I get it for complementary on the day or book in advance as they have given me a special discount.
That's always difficult to say! Take the risk and wait and get a free upgrade or lock it in, in advance? If you need the extra space I would take the offer but if you think the standard room is enough then take the risk! Also don't forget you can also upgrade with cash at check in but there is no guarantee if it will be cheaper or more expensive than your current offer! So it really depends on your budget if you choose to take the offer. I am always cheap and take the cheaper option and hope for an upgrade 😅 but theres only 2 of us and if I needed romantic and alone time with wife I would take the 1 bed residence and keep the kids on the sofa bed in the living room and close the doors to the bedroom part 😅 sorry if my answer was not so helpful but really depends on your budget and needs! 🙈
I forgot to ask, what status level are you wtih accor?
Thanks soo much - that make sense! I don’t have a level with Accor. I do however use BA Avios.
@@user-ee7db4ip6j ok then I think your chances of a free upgrade are lower if you do not have a high status (unless you booked through amex travel or secret escapes etc) but go with your gut feeling on the decision
What a lovely hotel❤
We really enjoyed this hotel!
Do you have to book the SPA area and is it for couples only? Because I want to be with my wife alone in the spa area.
@@SMC4free hi! you can book a couples spa package where you get to have a massage and use the jacuzzi together without other people interrupting . The changing rooms you go through to get to the spa area are separated for men and women. But the rest is not for couples only. Even single people can enter and use facilities.
@@doolyb Alright tysm so the hamam and sauna is a naked zone or how does that work?
@@SMC4free no there is no naked areas at all. Even in private jacuzzi with your partner I'm sure it's not allowed 😅
@@doolyb ohh so you gotta be in the badehose or in takini or bikini?
@@SMC4freeUHM what are you planning to do with her in the spa?!!! 💀💀
Hi, I've booked a surprise 50th holiday for my other half to Dubai. I have booked on the palm for the retreat. But looking to change hotels. Which did you prefer, the hilton or sofitel please ?
Also, all inclusive isn't available at either. So I'm a bit worried if drinks are extortionate. Are there any drinks included in full board please ?
I really don't know about the full board rates as I never book them and when it comes to drinks I usually just buy my own at the shop in the mall at the Palm and take them with me. Of course we sometimes have drinks at the hotel beach for example but they aren't cheap! As for the hotel I think I prefer the sofitel for a real resort feeling and the rooms are much bigger. But if you want to explore dubai a bit more then hilton is more convenient and cheaper. Personally I didn't like the retreat as much as sofitel or hilton so both are an upgrade in my opinion. What you might want to look into is booking the hilton via hilton impresario agent to get extra benefits like lounge access and breakfast plus some spending credit if it makes sense.
Hi thanks for your reply, can you tell me how much drinks are from the mall please ? I've been reading people's posts stating that cold drinks & water is £10 😮 I can't book via hilton as I've already booked with a company, but they're asking double the price to amend hotel to what it actually costs to book a holuday with them. Bloody disgraceful really.
Oh also sorry, have you stayed in the Rixos too please ?
How big is the hotel? My husband cannot walk much because he is disabled so are there rooms close to the lobby and pool area?
The hotel is quite large and there are rooms closer to the lobby than the room we had. BUT there is a free buggy service 24H so you can get driven to any place you want, the beach, the restaurant, the spa, breakfast etc and they come quite quickly, so really you could choose any room. If you prefer to walk or to be near the lobby then best to stay in the hotel part and not the residence part and ask for easy access room when you book!
Thank you for this video! I have some question, is there a gym and is it good? Other is question.. is it allowed to smoke?
The gym is apparently quite good but I haven't visited it yet! We ended up just having fun instead! And yes you can smoke on the balcony for sure, but I don't know if there are any rooms where you can smoke inside. Otherwise at the pool, bar, outdoor seating in restaurant or beach it's allowed.
What type is your room @@doolyb
@@DD-er7bc 1 bedroom residence :)
Hi. Do you know if use of the spa facilities like the sauna and pool is complimentary for hotel guests?
Hi! Yes it is👍 you only have to pay for treatments.
are the treatments on the affordable or expensive side?
@@doolyb
Was there the normal eggs. Bread hush browns etc 4 breakfast
Yes all of those and much more. You cna order any type of egg from the chef
Was it over 5k aed?? I love the hotel ur a life saver
@@Anaszyzper night ? no not at all! Was much cheaper maybe 1200 but I used my suite night upgrades and booked standard room and got upgrade. Also I used my points to offset the cost so in the end I paid 1000 for 3 nights 😁
We chick in this hotel today beautiful and relaxing
That's great! I miss the amazing beach and breakfast! I hope you enjoy your stay even more ☺️
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@@geraldgm1217 Gotta represent my home country 😁👍
@@doolyb Kabisa! 👌
Platinum member of what?
Platinum member/status the with Accor ALL loyalty program
Luv it except the price 😊
@@jamilaabdulla1230 tell me about it😬! But they do have good deals sometimes outside of holiday times! And don't forget to use your points!
Don’t you drink coffee?
No i cant! It's perhaps one of the only things that I think tastes absolutely horrible 😅😅😅
Problem is with sea. it is a lagoon where the water is still and there are no waves. The open sea is an experience. this is one big bore
@@polis911 I also prefer the real open sea but for people like my wife who can't swim that well and for kids this is very goods and safe! Also good for watersports like hydrofoil. I was also surprised to see how much sea life there was. But it is definitely not an adventurous or exciting sea 😂
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