A wonderful hotel, which is possible to spend the best vacation at the level of five stars, is Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 *. Every year, only those travelers who value luxurious living conditions and top-level service relax in it.
general information
Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * was built quite a long time ago - in 1980, but such a long existence only contributes to the growth of the incredible popularity of this place for recreation. In order to maintain the beautiful and fresh appearance of its main building, various reconstructions and renovations are regularly held here. According to tourists, the hotel is well equipped from the technical side: all apartments have individual air conditioning, which allows each guest to feel comfortable, which rests in his apartment in any weather on the street.
Location
Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * is located in the central part of the largest metropolis, in the most valuable place for tourists - on the seashore. It is only 35 kilometers from the central airport in Abu Dhabi, and 160 kilometers from what is in Dubai. All guests who come from other countries have a ticket for flights to Abu Dhabi Airport in their packages - a car picks them up from here, which provides a transfer service.
All the best places for entertainment and beaches are concentrated in the vicinity of this hotel. Tourists who relax here often share their various experiences of visiting various places, among which local restaurants and bars, as well as night clubs are very popular. Often guests visit the spa, which is located next door to the hotel, as well as The Bayshore Beach Club.
Rooms
The official description of the Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * hotel contains 390 apartments, which are located in one large 19-story building. Of the total number of apartments listed, only 198 are non-smoking - the rest is allowed.
All apartments presented in the fund are divided into two categories: Deluxe and Club Room. Deluxe group apartments are also divided into two types, depending on which side the windows face (on the sea or in the neighborhood of the metropolis).
In all rooms, regardless of category, only modern furniture is installed, fresh repairs are also made here. Tourists note the beautiful interior that is presented in the rooms - it is made without the use of bright colors, with a lot of expensive materials: wood, velvet and glass.
The rooms without fail have a luxurious bathroom, which is located separately from the bathroom. It has an excellent bathing place with a built-in hydromassage, as well as several nightstands that store bath accessories, bathrobes and slippers. The towels presented here are replaced with new ones three times a week.
Deluxe
The description of Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * states that the "Deluxe" category apartments are represented by the overwhelming majority - 227. All of them are decorated quite nicely, since their last update was carried out relatively recently - in 2007. Such apartments are represented by one-room rooms located on an area of 41 sq.m.
These rooms are designed for a couple of guests, for whom there are large double beds - they, in addition to everything, are quite high. If necessary, a sleeping place for a third person can be provided here - on a folding and very comfortable sofa. The room has a huge bar made of expensive red wood, a large mirror is mounted in its center, as well as several wardrobes for storing clothes. Near the large window, from which a beautiful view of the metropolis or the sea opens (depending on the location of the room), a comfortable sitting area is set up, represented by two large armchairs, a sofa and a small coffee table.
As for the technical equipment, the rooms of this class have a large plasma TV with the ability to view Russian channels, a safe, and a hairdryer. If desired, guests can request here the installation of a minibar with soft drinks, as well as use the phone to communicate with other countries - this is also paid at the established rate.
The general color scheme, in which the interior is presented, is noted by many - this is a noble combination of olive velvet and wood. The floors here are carpeted with muted green.
Club room
105 rooms with an area of 41 sq.m. offer relaxation in high comfort. They are one-room spaces with sea views and the possibility of self-preparation of hot drinks, for which there is a special substation. Guests of such apartments in Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * have the opportunity of free access to the Club Lounge, where the most noisy and fun night events are held.
This apartment also has space for three guests. There are two beds for them, one of which is double, and the second is single. All of them have orthopedic mattresses, as well as hypoallergenic underwear. If desired, on a paid basis, you can also equip an extra seat here - on a folding sofa. In the interior of such apartments there is a place for relaxation, where tourists recommend drinking their favorite drinks overlooking the sea or the largest metropolis.
From a technical point of view, these apartments are equipped as well as those in the Deluxe category.
Conditions for children
Some travelers who prefer to relax with their children, staying at the Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * hotel, are satisfied with the conditions provided on its territory for kids. According to them, all the possibilities are quite appropriate and they are enough to ensure that children are not only comfortable, but also safe to be here.
All children who come to stay at this hotel with their parents can be accommodated for free on special arenas, which are installed in any type of apartment for free. In order to be provided, it is necessary to create a preliminary request, since the number of beds of this type in the hotel is limited.
In the open area, kids can spend their time very actively and cheerfully in a small pool, where there is an automatic water heating system that works when the weather changes for the worse, which happens quite rarely. Near the aquazone for babies there is a playground, well equipped for their active pastime.
The power supply also provides some features. In particular, this concerns the provision of special places for children in the restaurant, as well as a separate menu, which presents only the most delicious and healthy dishes.
Nutrition
In Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * (Abu Dhabi) there are six restaurants in which a daily buffet is served for those guests who rest on the all-inclusive concept. In the general flow of reviews of tourists about this place to stay, you can find a huge number of comments addressed to what excellent food is provided here to guests. Each institution prepares different types of food. Especially popular among guests are seafood prepared in a special way, which is served in the Aquarius restaurant - many tourists recommend that you definitely stop by here and try the food on the menu. Restaurants such as the Belgian Beer, The Bayshore and Chamas Churrascaria Brazilian style BBQ are also very popular.
Special attention of the guests of the Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * in the reviews is given to the bars, of which there are three in the hull, one more is located within the yacht club, which is located on the coastline. The bars serve original cocktails prepared by intricate craftsmen, as well as other drinks - among them are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. If desired, guests have the opportunity to taste here appetizers and oriental desserts, cooked according to ancient Arabic traditions.
For business
Tourists that relax in the hotel, are often within it with a business visit. Very often they are forced to organize business events of various kinds here: meetings with business partners, presentations, as well as small or, conversely, large-scale celebrations.
In total, seven conference rooms are presented on the territory of the Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * building, each of which can accommodate a different number of guests: from 70 to 1200. All of them are equipped with new furniture made of expensive wood with added leather. In addition, all sites are carefully equipped with lighting and sound equipment, which is surely appreciated by people who rent them.
Services
The Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * hotel (United Arab Emirates / Abu Dhabi) provides a wide range of services that tourists can use at any time.
In particular, the reception desk is open around the clock, behind which there are administrators. Guests can always turn to them for an explanation of any issue related to the residence or location of infrastructure facilities. They can also call a taxi, if necessary, or make a "wake-up call" at the guest’s appointed time. Many guests of Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * in their reviews note with positive comments that some administrators speak Russian well, which makes dialogue with travelers from CIS countries much easier.
There is a currency exchange office on the ground floor of the building, as well as an ATM - here you can always get cash. The presence of “live” money in a tourist’s wallet is not necessary at all, since the hotel accepts international type credit cards for payment.
In the case of Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * (United Arab Emirates / Abu-Dhabi) there are also several stores in which guests can buy interesting Arabic goods not only for themselves, but also for relatives and friends.
Aquazone
The open area has an aquazone. Judging by the reviews of Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 *, tourists really like to visit it, especially on the hottest days. It has a great outdoor terrace, fully fitted with large, very comfortable sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Many guests of this place to relax during their stay on the sun terrace love not only to sunbathe, but also to read their favorite literature. Here you can also enjoy a couple of colorful cocktails, which are offered at the bar.
In the central part of the terrace there is a large pool with crystal clear water. It heats up under the influence of sunlight, as a result of which guests recommend visiting the aquazone from ten in the morning to seven to eight in the evening.
Spa Area
On many photos of Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi 5 * you can observe the beautiful spa area, which is located within the main building of the hotel. On its territory a whole range of cosmetic and massage services is provided, which guests love to use. All of them are paid, but this does not make them less popular.
Tourists in their reviews talk about the fact that here massage is performed only by professional masters of this art, and using completely unique technologies. As for cosmetic procedures, they are also accompanied by reviews of amazing results.
The spa has a beautiful steam room, where guests have the opportunity to use the services of parmesisters who know exactly how to adjust the hot temperature so that the steam process positively affects the general condition of the skin and the whole body.
Beach
Hotel guests can access the beach strip, which is located on the territory of the Intercontinental Abu-Dhabi Hotel 5 *. A lot of reviews have also been said about her, and most of them talk about the excellent arrangement of this place, as well as the cleanliness of the beach and sea. A feature of the beach is that the coast guard monitors its safety around the clock. On its territory there is also a yacht club where tourists can rent a ship and go on it for a short time in the open sea.
If desired, vacationers can stay on comfortable sunbeds, under large umbrellas. There is also the opportunity to use mattresses and towels for free.
As for entertainment, there are many along the coastline. Especially they will appeal to fans of extreme water sports. In particular, here you can dive under scuba diving and enjoy the beauty of coastal places under the guidance of a professional instructor. In addition, tourists can go skiing here, learn to surf, and also be in the air with a parachute.
Being here, travelers get a lot of emotions and positive impressions from the rest. Tourists from different parts of the world share them on their personal blogs, as well as on sites, recommending their friends and relatives to go here. As for the cost of the permit, a week-long vacation together in this place costs about 250,000 rubles - this, according to the majority, is quite an acceptable cost for the proposed conditions.