GRAND ASTORIA HOTEL, Dubai – Your ideal downtown stay
Hotel Overview
Grand Astoria Hotel - Business-friendly hotel near Dubai Museum
Located in Bur Dubai, a 5-minute walk from a metro station and bus stand. The hotel features modern conferencing facilities for business meetings, product launches, and social meets. Dining options include Yak & Yeti, Dubai's first authentic Nepalese restaurant with live entertainment, and Pancho's Villa restaurant and night club serving Tex-Mex cuisine. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and window guards. Nearby landmarks include Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (1 km), Al-Serkal Cultural Foundation (0.5 km), and Dubai Museum (0.5 km).
Additional perks of the hotel
Shopping excursions to local malls and souqs
Access to the swimming pool facilities of the Ambassador Hotel
24-hour business center and dry cleaning/laundry services
Complimentary newspapers in the lobby
Live entertainment at Yak & Yeti and Pancho's Villa
Rooms
Standard Rooms come with a Standard Double Bed or Two Separate Standard Single beds. Executive Suites feature a large King Size Bed with a comfortable sitting area. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, a work desk, and a large-size sofa. Air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Other conveniences
Ironing facilities and trouser press
Satellite TV in all rooms
Free Wi-Fi access
Work desk in each room
Air conditioning in all rooms
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Transportation Options
Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Spa & wellness centre
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Hotel Location
Guest Reviews & Ratings
The hotel had good rooms, comfortable and clean, with a bit old bathroom. The service was a mix of unhelpful moments with some friendly and helpful staff members, like the 'bell boys. ' The location was excellent, surrounded by local shops and restaurants. The dining offered mostly Indian food, which was good, but with limited buffet options. Facilities were satisfactory overall.
The hotel has a perfect location, ideal for exploring local shops and attractions, although some rooms are outdated and noisy. The service is exceptional, with friendly and accommodating staff members. Dining options are geared towards specific tastes. The facilities offer basic amenities, making the stay comfortable but not luxurious.
The hotel offers a comfortable stay with spacious rooms and friendly service. However, some areas may need renovation. The location is convenient with easy access to transportation and various amenities, though noise from nearby nightlife can be bothersome. The dining options are satisfactory but pricey.
The hotel offers quite good and big rooms with complimentary water bottles, tea, coffee accessories, electric kettle, LCD, bedroom fridge, and a sufficient heating and cooling system. The location is perfect, but it became very noisy at times with some confusion. The service is friendly overall, with some staff behaviors needing improvement. The location is excellent, right in the middle of lively small streets and close to transportation options. The dining mainly offers Indian cuisine, with a limited buffet. The hotel provides good facilities but has some areas for enhancement.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were quite good and spacious, equipped with complimentary water bottles, tea, coffee accessories, and modern amenities like an LCD and a fridge. The room was very neat and had an efficient heating and cooling system, but unfortunately, the location was noisy until late at night and had some insect issues. I extended my stay and was offered free breakfast when booking directly with the hotel.