Rydges Plaza Dubai

The Dubai Rydges Plaza at the Satwa Roundabout is fine hotel. Location is a little out of the way as it straddled in a residential district between 'old town' and 'new town'. However, this is a strip of shops and resturants nearby. Taxis are so cheap in Dubai anyway. Increasingly to with many attractions being build away from the Deria district (Burj, Malls of the Emirates etc) being next to the creek is not as important as it once was. We found the staff friendly - and were delighted when after a 14 hour flight they allowed us to... more

The Rydges Plaza Dubai is a really good hotel. It has a good pool area with outside sitting round it in both the sun and lots of shade. There is also a jacuzzi pool. Although it doesn't look a particularly big pool area, it is perfect in size and there is never a rush for the sunloungers. The internet cafe is free and has 4 pcs for use and there is a fairly large gym with lots of weights. The food and drink is really good - with lots to choose from. Hotel has Indian, Chinese, Mexican bar with tapas and a british pub along with an... more

Stayed at this hotel twice (April 2006), both before and after a trip to Australia. There is no doubt that the rooms are good, polite and helpful staff and a great pool area - however on both occassions our stay was spoilt by what seems to be a little "scam" the duty managers have running. On our first stay we were advised on check out (they send a man to your room before they check you out)that we had used a 600ml bottle of water in the fridge. We had not and eventually they accepted this. Guess what - on our return they did exactly the... more

Stayed for 7 nights at the Rydges Plaza. Had a great view from a room at the front overlooking the roundabout which was busy but noise hardly heard inside. Room very nice. Staff were pleasant and courteous, always smiling and ready with a greeting, and very helpful. Good room service. Breakfast was more than adequate with hot and cold items. Lovely heated outdoor pool. Choice of restaurants inside the hotel, e.g. Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Italian, American, with an Aussie pub and an English pub. Taxis were always readily available at... more

There was a compulsory airport 'meet and greet' fee for this hotel. I was met inside the arrivals hall and handed welcome pack and a map of the terminal with a line indicating the route I should take, a bit like a treasure hunt with all the clues. The map wasn't really necessary because airport was very well laid out, but welcome anyway. I was welcomed again as soon as I arrived at the tour desk, and immediately escorted to a car where I was the only passenger and taken straight to the hotel, which was a big relief. Reception was impeccable,... more

We stayed at the Rydges Plaza Hotel in Dubai for two nights. The hotel itself is very nice and clean with large rooms and a number of restaurants. The pool, jacuzzi and gym are excellent. Service was impeccable and proactive. All employees were professional with a smile. The complimentary airport transfer and beach transport was great (and what a beach!). We strongly recommend this hotel with reasonable rates and a convenient location. Mother & daughter

What a great ending to a wonderful honeymoon. The room was comfortable and very clean. We didn't dine there but the breakfast was a feast, with lots of healthy fruit on offer. The staff were very professional yet friendly. It is a bit out of the way of the city and the beach. However, the taxis are very reasonable. It really is a shopaholics dream come true, and we picked up some fantastic bargains. I asked for a cardigan, which had some loose threads to be laundered, and this was fixed at no extra charge. Little touches like that... more

Fantastic hotel all friendly nice rooms , In the city a bit but courtesy cars to beach, Top place to stay!!!!!!

A surprise in deed. Having stayed at the Al Bustan last year, which though rated as a 3 three here, is in fact a 5 star hotel, i was a little worried about staying at the Rydes. Not to worry, it is a very good hotel on the Satwa roundabout, no noise what so ever. nice view of the pool from the 2nd floor. Also a nice view of the Fairmont amd the Emirates tower. Firstly the restaurants, the Chinese, Italian, Tex Mex, Billy Blues and the Australian are excellent. Both bars are good, though the English bar can be quiet compared to the... more

We stayed here for three nights late January 2005 and arrived at the hotel at 7am following an early flight from KL. We expected to be asked to return later - the staff were very helpful and got us to our room within the hour despite being full the previous night . This was very much appreciated and made a really good start to our stay. The room we were allocated was spacious and well equiped as was the bathroom. There is a very good range of restaurants within the hotel, the Chinese was very good and very reasonably priced. We also ate... more