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  • Rooms: 84
  • Address: Al Fahidi St., P.O.Box: 44689 Dubai United Arab Emirates
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
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“Not a place to stay”

Dubai Nova Hotel

16 Jan 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

We had tried to book the property through number of well know web-sites but couldn't got confirmation in due time. So decided to call them up and reserve it directly.

They charged for triple room/occupancy but upon arrival said all the rooms are booked and we have to take double room with extra bed and no refund.

When we checked in the room found it is very smelly, wash room is broken, very horrible atmosphere. Up on complain to front desk they said it is the best room they have offered to us. After waiting for two hours with my kids in the lobby they were able to show two more rooms with similar problems but little less smell. We had no choice but stayed there. We paid about $150 a night for the room but the room/hotel worth not more than $30 a night. The front/entrance of the hotel was pretty neat and good but actual hotel inside, halls and rooms are not maintained in decades. Also there were broken AC/electric switches, no iron and very creepy TV.

We strongly recommend to AVOID the hotel.

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jamilsh's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 04 November 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Shopping
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“Not too bad”

Dubai Nova Hotel

8 Jan 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

We stayed here for 3 nights and found it fine. The hotel is centrally located to shops, banks and restaurants. The museum is just walking distance. Rooms were spacious. Staff was curteous. Hotel is in a busy shopping area, but we didnt hear noise in the rooms. Breakfast was available and fresh omlette was made to order.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — central location to shops and no night club in hotel
    • Disliked — one way traffic system to get through to get to hotel
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pamkaur's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 01 April 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Shopping, Other
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“Really Disliked This Hotel”

Dubai Nova Hotel

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1 of 5 stars
Perth Australia
18 Dec 2007
6/8 found this review helpful

We stayed in the Nova Hotel Dubai on the 19 and 20th september. We had booked and paid for both nights however upon arriving at the hotel and finding the condition of the room to be unacceptable we left the following day and booked into another hotel. The porter excorted us to our room and I did try to keep a very open mind as I noticed that there was a curtain at the end of the passageway covering up some construction work. Hoping once he opened our door it would be better unfortunately it did not. The bedspread had cigarette burns in it - we did ask for non smoking. The room was really rundown. The bathroom had a shower rod that was held up by toilet tissue. There was a window which just looked out to a ugly wall. Construction work hammering started above our room at 8am the next morning. I could not get out fast enough. We travel all over the world and travel for up to 8 months every year and have been doing this for 3 years now and we have stayed in thousands of hotels. I am sorry this one did not work out as I do not like posting bad reviews however i though the public should be aware. thanks Julie Heady

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skidgy's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Member since: 23 March 2007
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“Dubai's best kept secret”

Dubai Nova Hotel

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3 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
26 Nov 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

Lets face it, visiting dubai is not cheap! All other hotels will run you over $200 USD (including Holiday Inn, Novotel and Ibis) Dubai Nova hotel will offer you the same service for less than half the cost! Its in a very convenient location at walking distance of the creek, dubai museum, and the gold bazar... Its also $12 USD cab ride away from all other major attractions!
The hotel offers you the basics, however do not expect 5 star luxury since the installations are somewhat outdated. I felt safe leaving valuables in my room and the staff was extremely friendly and eager to please .

PS. Dont forget to try the shawarmas from across the street!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Price and location
    • Disliked — Outdated facilities
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lroca's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 26 November 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“5* value”

Dubai Nova Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester, United Kingdom
5 Oct 2007
14/15 found this review helpful

This hotel offers tremendous value for money and location is very good. 3 double delux rooms for 4 nights cost £534.00. Had 3 kids & 1 teenager as part of party. All was content and happy throughout our stay. Hotel staff very polite and ready to help. (4th floor shower not so good as low water pressure - got moved to 3rd floor when mentioed it) Rooms were clean, spacious and we was'nt worried about valubles - some of my party went gold buying. I thought location was great. Its in Old Dubai so out of the developing mertopolis which can be a good thing and many shops within hotel vicinity seem cheaper, bought mobile fone saving £10-15. Opposite the hotel is a fantastic Shawarma place. I noticed all locals and many staff eating there. I strongly advise to try the fruit cocktail (about 30p). if they sold that here I reckon about £3.50. So so good and nothing artificial. Things to do - Desert driving, wadi water park, Burj Al arab tour, river cruise & meal, all aranged from tour desk in hotel by independant staff but trust worthy. Maybe I was lucky I dont know, but I booked this place after reading the reveiws, and anybody else doing the same I would recomend this place as a good, clean, cheap place to stay for someone who wants to rest, wash and eat breakfast and leave your belongings somewhere safe. If you want a hotel that has a swimming pool, yoga classes and in general just want to hang around the hotel it self rather than explore Dubai then you may not enjoy the Nova.

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ManUtd1999's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 05 October 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure
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Al Fahidi St. | P.O.Box: 44689, Dubai, United Arab Emirates