HOTEL HOTSPOT separate shower. There is also plenty of storage behind the sliding door-wardrobes. It’s safe to say that design of the room is truly adaptable and homely, making it a fab choice for a few days of comfortable living. The room has all the amenties you would require, including a mini-bar, flat-screen TV with a good selection of channels, a DVD player, tea and coffee-making facilities and even an espresso classic coffee machine. The bathroom has your standard shampoo and body wash, however, if you want a dental kit or body lotion, this is only provided upon request (we called housekeeping for these and had what we needed in a matter of minutes!). Being winter (yet very warm outside), the temperature-controls in the room worked wonderfully, as did the fast Wi-Fi connection. We loved the neutral décor of the corridors, which was dotted with colourful art works, giving a relaxed vibe and sense of serenity!
Dining Done Right
“We were beyond wowed by the facilities as well, such as having an outdoor heated pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, steam room, spa and hammam too.”
We were probably most surprised, and impressed, by the number of dining options at Novotel Al Bustan. We decided to have dinner at Choice Cut Steak House one evening and were pleased to see the venue occupied by families, couples, businessmen, friends and solo travellers. There was a fantastic (and free!) salad bar, alongside which we ordered two steak mains with mashed potato on the side and our choice of sauce. The service was friendly and fast, the food was tasty and filling, and the venue had an intimate vibe that was perfect for a cosy dinner. This steak house restaurant offers charcoal grill with meat cuts and iced seafood pans as well as a walk-in wine cellar. In addition to this, there’s Pepper All Day Dining, Café Caramel, Waves Pool Bar, Amber Bar & Café, and Recharge Bar. With so many great dining options, you don’t need to worry about leaving the hotel for good food.
Only Pros It was difficult to fault our stay at the Novotel Al Bustan. We were beyond wowed by the facilities as well, such as having an outdoor heated pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, steam room, spa and hammam too. The room was of a high-standard, the service was flawless and the staff very efficient and welcoming. Add the excellent location of the hotel to all of this and you’ve got yourself an affordable accommodation option only 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. GO: Call (0)2 501 6444 for reservations and more information. fact magazine
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