Just had the most amazing week in Dubai.

The staff at the jonrad hotel are just brilliant. They go out of their way to help you and make sure you have the best stay possible. Every morning the staff would clean our rooms and replace everything that had been used. Breakfast wasn’t to my liking but had enough choice, 3 selections of cereal, toast, tea, coffee, various foods.

The swimming pool on the terrace is small, but it was nice to splash around in. Isn’t great for if you want a swim. The hotel has quite a nice view from the terrace, although the view from the room isn’t so good (Car park or a wall! – but how often do you spend there/looking out of the window?!)

They also arranged day trips to certain shopping centers or the beach on different days which was helpful.

The hotel is in an excellent location in Deira which is close to everything, shopping centre/starbucks/all food places are literally around the corner and across the road.
There is a bus stop close to the hotel for you to reach most places, and boats to al nasir square where many souks are.

Overall I don’t have a bad word to say about the place – I felt very welcome and would most definitely stay there again, when you check out the hotel even arrange and pay for your taxi for you.

The Conrad Hotel is now called the Jonrad Hotel: it is set in the busy part of Deira. The staff are extremely helpful, friendly and eager to please. Rooms are reasonable, everything works, hot water showers etc...they will provide an electric kettle along with teacups etc...free trips are arranged both morning and evening. Mornings to the beach and evenings to different shopping plazas. You can have computer usage in the main reception area for about £1.50 (10dirham) for 1 hour. Breakfasts are very good and everything is neat and tidy. They have a small swimming pool on the roof which provides a wonderful sun trap.

The hotel is centrally located: walk out of the front door, turn right and then right again onto the main road which takes you straight up to the Creek which is about 10 minutes away. From there you can get a municipal water bus for 4dirhams to anywhere. Alternatively you can turn right at the creek and walk along for another few minutes to the abra station this costs only 1 dirham to go whereever you wish.

We didn't visit the restaurant but I'm sure it would be good value. We tended to eat at the Panorama Hotel next door where they had a marvelous buffet (12 main dishes, 10 salads, 10 side dishes and four desserts) all for the pricely sum of 24 dirhams. You can eat as much as you like. That's about £3.50 per person and everything is excellant. The restaurant is situated on the first floor and on the ground floor is a lively bar - have fun!

LONDON,UK. Olugbenga OLOTU
18th Nov - 24rd November, 2007.
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Got to Dubai International airport, waited for the arranged taxi from the hotel for about One and half hour (1.5hrs). Very disappointed got myself a taxi to the hotel. The receptionist sounded very carefree, and was not sure a taxi has left for the airport. He was confused and looked lost. I did not wanted to argue at this point. I was shown my room.

I got to my room very tired and find out there was a leakage in the bathroom. I just wanted to sleep and take the case up the following day. I got all these sorted by another receptionist, who was very helpful and reasonable. Got moved to a decent room. The room attendants very reliable, kind and respectful willing to help and make your stay comfy. The internet connection is a dial up system in the main reception area, this needs improvement!
As a guest, I was disappointed with few things - food timings, some rooms facing other property very noisy, etc. I would say you just have to be prepared to ask questions about everything really.

Overall, if i have opportunity to visit again, with a restricted budget, i might use the hotel because of its location.

Jonrad/Conrad hotel Dubia. This hotel was originally called the Conrad but had to change it's name after being open for a year thanks to pressure from the Hilton hotel who already owned the name. If you look closley you can see that the C has been removed from the front of the hotel and been replaced with a J (very strange). First impresions when you arrive is the area dosn't look fantastic ? but it is handy. Local shops include the Iranian sweet shop, several car hire agents and grocery store. Next door to the Jonrad is the Panorama hotel which is a great place to eat , 3 course buffet 19 Dirams (USD 6/GBP 2). The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. Shuttle bus goes daily to the beach and shopping centres. Small swimming pool on the roof of the hotel is small but plesent. Tours of Dubia can be booked at the hotel.
Overall if you are looking for a good 3 star hotel in Dubia this is for you. I would deffinatly go back again.