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Al Manzel Hotel Apartments – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Zayed the First Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Al Manzel Hotel Apartments
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Al Manzel Hotel Apartments
Ranked #37 of 90 hotels in Abu Dhabi
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“OK, but needs work on the basics”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

We stayed here on a Saturday night on a dinner, bed and breakfast package. The first problem we encountered was the parking situation - the whole area was absolutely crammed with cars, and the hotel does not seem to have it's own parking. You can leave your car with the valet who will juggle it around with other cars all night, but after trying this once we opted to find our own parking space.
Our first impression of the room was really good. It was nicely furnished and laid out with a large bed, LCD TV, and a kitchenette - altogether a perfect size for a short stay. There was only 1 towel in the room, but they brought another one fairly quickly after we called. Our package was for a set menu dinner, but when we looked at the menu it was all meat options and my wife is a vegetarian. However the restaurant staff were very friendly and went out of their way to offer her something else. I ordered the beef tenderloin steak, half thinking from the restaurant decor that it wouldn't be that great, but actually it was a very nice large slab of meat and very well cooked. The vegetables were cold, but the meat was good enough to make up for it. Our stay took a turn for the worse at bed-time. On getting into bed, we discovered that there was no duvet cover, just a sheet on top and underneath the duvet. The duvet was a bit dirty so not the most pleasant experience getting into that bed. Then I went to turn the light off and received a fairly strong electric shock as on closer inspection after the event all the wires were exposed at the back of the switch! I made quite a loud noise and dropped my phone, and my wife screamed as she did not know what had happened to me. Not the best start for a restful night's sleep, although we didn't eventually manage to drift off! Unfortunately at about 4.30am we were woken by someone playing very loud Indian music. Luckily we had brought ear plugs. Finally the morning arrived and we went to breakfast and we were again pleasantly suprised by the restaurant. Again the staff were very friendly, the cooked us omlettes to order and there was a good breakfast selection, although the hot food was mostly Indian food which we didn't feel like eating first thing in the morning. Before leaving, we decided to have a quick swim. We called reception first to check if there were towels available at the pool. They said yes, but we went up and there were no towels! However, after looking at the sorry little space that the pool was in, we decided to go to the beach instead anyway.
All in all a very mixed bag, but the negatives probably did outweigh the positives of the nice room decor and friendly restaurant staff.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Management-Al-Manzel, General Manager at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, responded to this review
20 November 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for sharing your experience from your recent stay with us at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi on TripAdvisor.

We are pleased to read your comments about our spacious, contemporary design, well equipped suites, facilities, services and friendly hospitality.

We have taken note of your valuable feedback and discussed with our team to take forward.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to post your review on TripAdvisor. We look forward to welcoming you soon again at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi, UAE.


Sincerely,

Duco E. de Vries
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1 review
“Good location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Clean room, friendly staff. I stayed one night as I was on business in Abu Dhabi. Close to Abu Dhabi Mall and Corniche. My room had a good size desk and wifi. I will go back here if I come back to Abu Dhabi!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Management-Al-Manzel, General Manager at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, responded to this review
24 August 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for sharing your experience from your recent stay with us at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi on TripAdvisor.

We are pleased to read your comments about our elegantly designed and spacious Studio Suites, friendly hospitality and facilities at our Deluxe Hotel Apartments.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to post your review on TripAdvisor. We look forward to welcoming you soon again at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, at your next visit to Abu Dhabi, UAE.


Sincerely,

Duco E. de Vries
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CYPRUS
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
“Nice hotel with good value of money in ideal location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2011
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We stay at Al Manzel for our overnight in Abu Dhabii, we have selct the hotel based on it's location just 10min walk to the Mall. Big appartments style of accomodation with nice service.
We have staued at the executuve flat which were big enough with free intenret connection and compementary fruits platter.

Goodvalue for money. Hotel has a nice small roof top pool and free Sauna.

We is do recommend the Al Manzel

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Management-Al-Manzel, General Manager at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, responded to this review
7 August 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for sharing your experience from your recent stay with us at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi on TripAdvisor.

We are pleased to read your comments about our services, friendly hospitality and facilities at our Hotel Apartments.

We strive to continuously improve our services, standards and facilities to meet guest requirements. Your valuable feedback is highly appreciated to enhance overall guest experience.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to post your review on TripAdvisor. We look forward to welcoming you soon again at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi, UAE.


Sincerely,

Duco E. de Vries
General Manager
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Milan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Extremely Comfortable”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2011
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Definitely a very pleasant stay! Rooms are very large, with a living area provided with full equipped kitchen corner and a spacious night area. Bathroom is quite small but it is very clear and full of amenities.
There is a nice swimming pool on the roof of the palace, with a small but nice gym. Common area are not very large but quiet and very nicely furnished
Employers are kind and helpful; absolutely no complains on the services (in room dining and laundry).
The hotel has a restaurant which is not bad at all.
There is both a wi-fi and a LAN internet service in room, but it is charged: this is according to me the only "against" of the hotel

The hotel is 10m walking way from Abu Dhabi Mall.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Management-Al-Manzel, General Manager at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, responded to this review
7 August 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for sharing your experience from your recent stay with us at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi on TripAdvisor.

We are pleased to read your comments about our services, friendly hospitality, luxurious, spacious & well equipped suites and common areas.

It gives us pleasure to announce we have recently upgraded and increased our High Speed Internet connectivity!

We strive to continuously improve our services, standards and facilities to meet guest requirements. Your valuable feedback is highly appreciated to enhance overall guest experience.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to post your review on TripAdvisor. We look forward to welcoming you soon again at Al Manzel Hotel Apartments, Abu Dhabi, UAE.


Sincerely,

Duco E. de Vries
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Swansea, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent facilities, service and location.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2011
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We stayed at Al Manzel in Abu Dhabi in November 2010 on the way to and from Australia. On both visits we were treated like honoured guests. From the check in at reception, to the Concierge and Porter service, in the restaurant, at the fitness centre and the roof top pool - every member of staff (including managers) we met was wonderful - very friendly and helpful.

The hotel is spotlessly clean and the rooms are terrific – spacious and well equipped. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. Each room is like a studio apartment with lounge, dining and kitchen areas (excellent for long stay business clients). They contain a kettle, fridge, 2-ring cooker, microwave, a full range of cooking pots and pans, cutlery, glasses and crockery (all looking brand new), washing machine, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Complimentary mineral water and an impressive range of teas and coffees are provided. The restaurant at the hotel offers a good range of food at a buffet breakfast and a 3 choice al la Carte lunch and dinner at reasonable cost. Service is excellent.

The location of the hotel is brilliant – walking distance from Abu Dhabi Mall (10 mins) and easy access to many restaurants. The Corniche is a short distance away and the Marina Mall is easily accessible by taxi and bus. There is a bus stop approx 100 yards from the hotel and all bus journeys are 1 dirham within the city – a great way to see the city and chat with locals. Everyone we met was very friendly and keen to help. One point to note, however, is that seating on the buses is ‘segregated’ – only men are allowed to sit in the back half of the bus. Taxis are cheap - approx 7 dirhams from Al Manzel to Al Marina.

We would definitely stay at Al Manzel again and highly recommend it to anyone.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Zayed the First Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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