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David B
Chorley, United Kingdom

Excellent location in Dubai

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 2 Nov 2018
This hotel is situated overlooking Dubai Creek. This means you are in the old part of Dubai where there are Souks, narrow lanes and much hustle and bustle of local life. The metro station is only 5 minutes away, so you can easily visit the rest of Dubai from here. The room was spacious and clean, as was the bathroom. The buffet breakfast had a wide choice and was constantly refreshed. The staff in the restaurant - indeed the whole hotel - were always attentive and friendly. We arrived at Dubai Airport at 1.15 am, but the hotel shuttle was waiting for us and at a very reasonable price. If you are staying for a short break and do not want to be surrounded by high rise, this is the hotel for you.
Date of stay: October 2018
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Responded 6 May 2024
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Reviewed 21 October 2018 via mobile

This hotel was built in 1963 is was the first hotel on the eastern side of Dubai Creek and its on the Creek great position close to the Gold ,spice,and old souks, the service was impeccable,the rooms, food,same couldn’t fault the place , from doorman to manager

Date of stay: October 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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WAEL MOSTAFA, Revenue Management at Riviera Hotel Dubai, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2024

Dear our guest,
First, we would like to thank you for the praising review you shared following your recent visit to our Riviera hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your expectations.
Looking forward to welcoming you again at RIVIERA HOTEL DUBAI

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Reviewed 29 September 2018

Absolutely loved staying here
Booked a creek room stunning view from the balcony
Friendly helpful staff
Lovely room decorated in an older style but every amenity you could wish for
Five minute walk to metro which will get you everywhere
Breakfast catering for every nationality fantastic choice plus an omelette station
The friendliest smiliest waiter I have ever come across well done Mohammed a credit to your hotel
Nothing I could fault about my stay
Thank you hotel riviera

Date of stay: September 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
2  Thank 807debbyh
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WAEL MOSTAFA, Revenue Management at Riviera Hotel Dubai, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2024

Dear our guest,
First, we would like to thank you for the praising review you shared following your recent visit to our Riviera hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your expectations.
Looking forward to welcoming you again at RIVIERA HOTEL DUBAI

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Reviewed 26 July 2018

We chose Riviera Hotel for 3 reasons.
Price, Airport Shuttle and proximity to HOHO Bus Stop.
We did not use HOHO Bus as it turned out...... but instead chose a private tour organised by the hotel which we thought was much better........and it was.
We only had a standard room without much of a view but the room was lovely.
Spacious & clean, desk, safe, wardrobe, bar fridge, tea making facility and a wonderful big bathroom with shower over bath.
Breakfast is available at a price and there are 2 restaurants on site and a gym.
Breakfast is a major production.......everything is very fresh and nicely presented.
We had an Asian meal in the dining room and again it was all very nice.
Across the road from the Creek where dinner cruises are available we thought it was
In a good location.
The staff members were all lovely and most helpful.
The only downside was the smell of cigarettes in the common areas.
We only had two nights but would Definately stay again.

Date of stay: July 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
1  Thank Jan M
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Reviewed 24 June 2018 via mobile

A good 4 star hotel in the Creek area close to the naif soul and gold souls which are within walking distance. Rooms are clean and the hotel has a reasonable breakfast selection.
The staff were friendly and hotel accomodated an early arrival.

Date of stay: June 2018
Trip type: Travelled on business
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WAEL MOSTAFA, Revenue Management at Riviera Hotel Dubai, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2024

Dear our guest,
First, we would like to thank you for the praising review you shared following your recent visit to our Riviera hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your expectations.
Looking forward to welcoming you again at RIVIERA HOTEL DUBAI

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Reviewed 15 May 2018

I stayed two nights post cruise, in late April. I was upgraded to a Creek view. What a lovely room. Large room with a sofa and chair, balcony, refrig and coffee/tea maker, large bathroom with nice amenities. The desk staff were so kind. The hotel had a free morning shuttle to a wonderful beach which I took advantage of, as did many others. Breakfast buffet was also wonderful and reasonable price. The area is older section of Dubai , and one can walk to the Gold and Spice Souks. Thank you for a wonderful stay

Date of stay: April 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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WAEL MOSTAFA, Revenue Management at Riviera Hotel Dubai, responded to this reviewResponded 6 May 2024

Dear our guest,
First, we would like to thank you for the praising review you shared following your recent visit to our Riviera hotel and are delighted to read that we were able to match your expectations.
Looking forward to welcoming you again at RIVIERA HOTEL DUBAI

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