Have just returned from staying at the Marriott Courtyard for a week with my husband and 15 year daughter. We booked a suite (Room 130) as there was 3 of us and got a fabulous rate for it. Upon entering the suite there was a bit of a lobby area with the most amazing flower display and a card signed by the staff welcoming us. Flower displays were abundant throughout. THe room was tastefully decorated, the bed (extra King size) was super comfy. Clean towels and everything replenished everyday if you wished. Well stocked minibar. Room service was excellent, but most importantly the helpfulness of the staff was second to none. Always a smile and a hello on passing. The food was good, prices very amenable. The Bar staff in particular deserve a mention. My only gripe would be that you had to get to the pool early to grab a sunbed, but it was the christmas season so they were extra busy. However, even on days that a bed wasnt available, the staff made sure you were comfortable with cushions etc and as soon as one because available they would bring it to you. I definately would recommend this hotel and would stay again.

For a mixture of cost, atmosphere and service this is the best hotel in Dubai. We were there over New Year on our honeymoon and had a great 7 days. Whilst most other hotels were charging £ 350.00 per night, the Courtyard was £ 80.00! We found it hard to tell the difference. We visited all the big hotels ie Jumeira Beach (like a cattle market), Fairmont (very business like), Mina a Salem (too big), Royal Mirage (like a museum) Bustan Al Rotana and Meridien, but none were as pleasant, comfortable or welcoming as the Marriott.

Staff addressed you by name, we had champagne and strawberries sent to the room foc, we were upgraded to an executive suite, whilst the pool area was really chilled out with the staff offering guests cold towels and fresh pinapple/grapefruit/melon throughout the day.

The Italian themed restaurant La Cucina was excellent even when compared to "Verre", Gordon Ramsey's place in the Hilton (which was out of this world by the way, and must be visited).

Although the hotel is far out, taxis cost us about £ 20 per night for a rtn journey, minimised by the free bus the hotel laid on to the Emirates Mall, 5 times a day.

If you would rather a holiday in Dubai for £ 1800.00 as oppoosed to £ 4,500.00, with all that saved cash to spend in the Souks, Malls and days out, this hotel is a corker.

I've stayed in most Dubai hotels and this is my favorite. All travellers have different needs, but if you have your own car or rented one and if you like a non-touristy type of hotel, then this is nice. It's not far from the Emirates Mall (where Ski Dubai is) and away from the traffic that one tends to get stuck in Dubai. I liked this hotel because it's connected to a small shopping mall where there's a supermarket and some restaurants. Very comfortable and good service.

Firstly, if you are coming from Dubai city, make sure your taxi driver knows the way. Ours didn't and it took ages to get there. The Green Community is a residential development well out of the centre of Dubai, and still very much work in progress. However, this hotel is already open and its a lovely place to get away from it all. It's good value and quiet. The pool is beautiful, almost merging with the lake beside it. The food at the hotel's Palm Grill was also of a high standard. It's likely to get busier once the development is fully open for business.