we have just returned from a 5 nite stay in the habtoor we had a fab time and was very pleased with the hotel the rooms and the food.
After reading several reviews i was not looking forward to our last minute holiday, on sampling the experience first hand we could not believe what some people write. We found the reception staff very helpful and friendly the tower room we had was very clean spacious and decorated to a high standard The housekeeping staff were very good and nothing was too much trouble. we were up graded to H/B
so had breakfast and lunch in the main restaurant the breakfast was buffet style and there was something for all tastes and plenty of it Lunch was fantastic some of the best food we have had and we have stayed in numerous 5 star hotels in many places. We also had several meals in the evening at the Italian in the grounds of the hotel which were excellent. We found the beach very clean but very hot.We went to the pool on the 3rd floor which was quieter mainly for adults only. As with most of dubai construction is everywhere but we did not find work near the hotel noisy at all, you cant walk any where yet and you need a taxi to go anywhere or the shuttle bus but it is cheap to get a taxi this was our second visit to dubai this year and we would not hesitate to stay at this hotel when we return again

My Partner and I (both in our twentys) stayed here for a week at the begining of June. After reading reports on here I was dreading it! When we arrived it was around 2am in the morning we checked in without any problems and were escorted to our rooms as we had booked a garden view room (208) which are located in the grounds on the hotels pool, restaurants, etc. The room was very nice and just what I expected from seeing photos on this website. A little while later our luggage was also brought to the room. When checking in we were told breakfast would be in one of the restaurants in the grounds of the hotel for the first 2 days. We went to breakfast and it was all very nice with lots to choose from. However on the 3rd day we decided to go into the hotel to have breakfast in Al Dhyfia restaurant where breakfast is served everyday, we what a treat we had been missing! The whole spread was fantastic, fresh juices, fruit, chefs on hand to cook your eggs any way you wanted, pancakes, etc. Sure enough we went here everyday after that! The hotel has a variety of restaurants, we ate in the Italian which was very nice and the Thai place which was gorgeous! We also had a few drinks in the Underground Pub. The only thing that lets the hotel and resort down is the prices! A pint and a half in the Underground pub was £8, when we went for our meal at the Thai place there was seven of us and people were ordering bottles of wine but it worked out at over £100 per couple. The pool bar does some great snacks but again expensive, my partner had the steak sandwich and chips and I would have say the hammour sandwich and chips and you can expect to pay anywhere between 55-65 dirhams which in pounds is anywhere from £8-£10 per dish and in Dubai your drinks cost just as much if not more than your food.

The staff were very polite, there are facilities for kids a kids club I think and waterslides one for the kids and one for the adults which me and my partner went on daily!

I would stay at this hotel again but I can understand from reviews that I have read on here what people mean and the expense but that's Dubai for you!

We have just returned from Dubai staying at the Habtoor. Having read the reviews for this Hotel I was expecting the worse, however I was completely surprised we had a wonderful time, the staff were very attentive we had dinner at 25th restaurant at the hotel, food, staff and atmosphere was amazing! We had a standard pool view room it was one of the best rooms we have ever had and we generally stay in 5* hotels all over the world.

Please be aware lots of building work, but you do not get effected by this, they are just developing the city!

Overall I would say this is probably the best hotel we have ever stayed in on holidayand I am extremely fussy! Perhaps not the most cost effective ie mini bar, best to go to supermarket across the road at the Marina soft drinks are very cheap.

I stayed at the Habtoor for 8 days in June with my wife and this was our first visit to Dubai,
Before we left I was really concerned about the negative reviews of the Hotel, having experienced it myself I would say this is the best Hotel that I have stayed in, it is 5 star through and through.
We stayed in a garden view room overlooking the pool area and the room was excellent.
Yes there is constuction but only at the front of the hotel and it didn't concern us as you cant hear anything inside the hotel.
There is construction everywhere in Dubai, and its something we just expected.
You have to try the pizzas at Lucianos italian restaurant- Brilliant and not too pricey.
staff are friendly, spa and gym is out of this world what more can I say.
Please ignore the negativity and just go there and enjoy yourself. We did.