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Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
located behind Madinat Zayed Shopping Center, Abu Dhabi 72898, United Arab Emirates
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Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi
Ranked #5 of 90 hotels in Abu Dhabi
4.5 of 5 stars 454 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(14)
  • Room service(12)
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Free internet(9)
  • Very good(7)
  • Breakfast buffet(6)
  • Good food(5)
  • Swimming pool(5)
  • First class(4)
  • High speed(4)
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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Exceeded my expectations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I read reviews that said it was a nice place etc. etc. so I booked mainly because the price was good and I knew it wouldn't be some dingy place - far from it! Professional and friendly staff allowed me to use the gym and pool facilities whilst I waited for my room to be readied - I arrived much earlier than 2pm, but they let me check in early even after I'd used the facilities. The room (suite should I say) was very impressive, new, clean, and same for the bathroom. Breakfast was delicious and well worth it, especially when I didn't have much time to go exploring for breakfast. It's on the 17th floor which means you get to look at the city from above and watch the sun rise if you're up early enough. Again, staff were wonderful, and for the price I paid I would definitely return on another stop over. Thanks Cristal!!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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CristalHotelsResorts, General Manager at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, responded to this review
13 February 2012
I would like to thank you for the time and effort you have taken to share with us your experience at the Cristal Hotel, guests such as yourself enable us to maintain the high standards of service expected of us.

It is always very rewarding for my team and I to know that Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi
will be your first choice in Abu Dhabi.

Furthermore, if there is anyways that we can be of further assistance on your next visit, please do let us know.

Sincerely,
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lovely.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The service was outstanding and the rooms were cozy, clean and stylish. The staff were all polite and helpful. They had an iron and ironing board set up in my room within minutes when I asked and even allowed me to receive a delivery from an outside restaurant. It's my first real business trip and they made it extremely pleasant. Thank you all!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 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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CristalHotelsResorts, General Manager at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, responded to this review
13 February 2012
It is always a pleasure to read such fantastic reviews from our guests. I am most pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Our outstanding staff enjoying making our guests feels welcome.
Thank you for choosing to stay with Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi and we are all looking forward seeing you again on your next stay with us.

If there is anyways that we can be of further assistance on your next visit, please do let us know.

Sincerely,
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Zagreb
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“GREAT FOOD and service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We visited the Cristal hotel in Abu Dhabi two days ago. They have excellent service and staff is really amazing. But one thing that really impressed me is the great food their restaurant offers. In particular great sushi!!!!! The chef is great. we also dined at Nobu in Dubai and were't that impressed. must say that we had great sushi at Cristal hotel!!!
I would definitely recommend everyone to stay at this hotel.

Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
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CristalHotelsResorts, General Manager at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Thank you for your good comments and your kind review. We are happy to know that we were able to meet your expectations and it feels great to read you had a wonderful stay with us.

Once again thank you and we look forward to welcome you back.

Sincerely,
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Norway
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Slightly disappointing experience at check-in but overall nice hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

My husband, myself and our two children stayed two nights on a stopover at the end of January. Our room was nice and big so plenty of space for our two-year-old to run around. We'd booked a room on hotels.com with breakfast included in the price but on check-in the reception staff informed us hotels.com (expedia) had sent a "room only" request to the hotel.

This put a bit of a damper on the experience as I'd picked the slightly more expensive room option when booking just to get the convenience of having breakfast included in the price. Although we could show receipts showing the "breakfast included" the hotel staff would not include the breakfast. This was disappointing to us from a customer perspective, and I don't think it would have been a significant financial loss to the hotel to fix the problem. It's just a small thing, not a sinificant but it's about meeting customer expectations and I was surprised the hotel was so firm on their principals here.

Besides from this the hotel staff in general were nice and attentive, but I wouldn't book here again in case similar issues with booking come up knowing the hotel won't accommodate the customer and deal with communication issues with hotels.com/expedia separately.

Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
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CristalHotelsResorts, General Manager at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, responded to this review
12 February 2012
I would like to thank you for the time and effort you have taken to share with us your experience at the Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi. These comments enable us to maintain the high standards of service expected from us.

I am personally very sorry to learn about your inconvenience upon check-in with your breakfast not being included in the package. Although it was misinformation forwarded to us by the online source from where you have made the booking we should have handled this mistake to your complete satisfaction.

My sincerest apology and I assure you that corrective action will be taken to avoid similar situations in the future and to provide you with the best of our services on your next visit.
Thank you for pointing this issue as it only makes us more focused on any short falls. We highly appreciate if you would give the Cristal hotel Abu Dhabi a second chance to rectify your impression about our services.

If there is any further way that we can assist you, please let us know. Looking forward to welcoming you again at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi.

Sincerely,

Kamal Fakhoury
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Sandnes, Norway
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best Staff Ever”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The staff here are amazing - every single on one them. Friendly, helpful and very professional. Room was great - very smart & very clean. We arrived 6hours before check in and they managed to find us a room and even upgraded us to a lovely two roo suite.

Great food, Central location, Great Staff, Nice pool & health centre facility.

Myselg, my wife and baby boy thank you all very much.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 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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CristalHotelsResorts, General Manager at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Thank you very much for your comments which I was delighted to receive. I was pleased to know that you have enjoyed your stay with us.

It is always very rewarding for my team and I to know that Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi have met your expectations.

Thank you once again for taking the time to write the review, I do hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Cristal Hotel sometime in the near future.

Yours Sincerely,

Kamal Fakhoury
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located behind Madinat Zayed Shopping Center, Abu Dhabi 72898, United Arab Emirates
Price range (per night):* INR4,257 - 12,882

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