Hotel Yas Hotel Hotel 5 star
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Yas Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Amy Adejokun Section editor

Part of the Viceroy group, which is well-known for the upmarket and contemporary standards of its hotels, the Viceroy Yas Island Hotel is no different. The only 5-star property on the island, the hotel straddles one of Abu Dhabi's main attractions, Ferrari World Formula 1 race track, and has become somewhat of a landmark in the city. Appearing in the distance out of the sand mist, the hotel, with its alien outer shell of purple LED lights, is hard to miss. A stylish hotel that has been decorated with a mixed choice of materials that borders on garish, but which receives full acclaim for its avant-garde architecture and beautiful rooftop bar and pool. An ideal hotel for a young flashy clientele looking to spend a short break centred around the race track.

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    Location 1.0 /10

    Only a five-minute drive from the airport, the hotel is located on Yas Island right in the middle of the Ferrari World Formula 1 race track. There isn't much else around on the island apart from the Yas Marina just behind the hotel. The authorities were also in the process of building the beach (again), which will be behind Yas Plaza and its various hotels (Media Rotana, Centro by Rotana, Radisson Blu, Park Inn, Staybridge Suites and the Crowne Plaza, which we have also reviewed).

    Airport taxi tip: when you arrive at the airport you will need to queue for a taxi. As the journey is extremely short expect most taxi drivers to turn down the run. Either offer to pay a little more than what the meter indicates (offer up to 40 AED in total; which is about £6.00). The taxi usher may also suggest you take a private taxi, which doesn't have a meter - negotiate the price before getting in.

    Accommodation 7.70 /10

    There are 499 rooms altogether, including 75 suites and 2 presidential suites. We had the privilege of trying out the grand suite and a deluxe room. The grand suite comes in at very generous 154m², which is split up between a master bedroom, large bathroom with freestanding bath tub and separate shower cabin, an enormous living room with a balcony that runs right around it, a kitchen, and guest loo. Although very sleek, we found the white walls and herring bone black marble floors a little too cold to be cosy, but the space and gorgeous bathroom makes up for it.

    The deluxe rooms, although less spacious at 54m², are a lot cosier than the grander choices. Dressed in luxurious fabrics and in a palette of natural tones, the room is very pleasant for relaxing after a long day.

    All rooms have king size beds (or two twin beds), Wifi access, mini-bar, coffee making facilities (complimentary), large flat television, mood lighting and a safe.

    Overview 8.70 /10

    The large alien structure, lit with purple strobe lighting at nightfall, gets top marks for originality. Sat right in the middle of the Ferrari World Formula 1 race track, it is one of those attractions not to miss in Abu Dhabi (either way, you will probably end up here as it is likely that you will be at a loss for things to see and do). Stepping inside is like stepping into a spaceship of netted white marble. The freeform building's organic curves are contrasted with the hard white interiors.

    The lobby floor spreads from the cosy reception area through a corridor lined by the hotel restaurants, giving the building a shopping centre atmosphere. The choice of restaurants and bars - 12 in total - is rare to find at any one hotel in the city apart from maybe Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.

    In terms of wellbeing, there is a beautiful spa of the British ESPA brand, a gym, and a rooftop pool set on a very stylish deck.

    Food and drink 8.70 /10

    In total, there are 12 restaurants and bars. The all-day restaurant, Origins, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Friday brunch; it is also here that guests take breakfast. Open for dinner only is Nautilus with a view of Yas Marina across the water, and Atayeb, the Arabic restaurant located on the rooftop. Atayeb has a terrace from which one can see a large part of the building and its unusual shape. Open both for lunch and dinner, Kazu is the Japanese option, serving up mainly sushi and sashimi. To sample a different taste of Asia, there is the Noodle Box serving Indonesian curries like the Nasi Goreng to Chinese Dim Sum specialities. Also open for lunch and dinner is the Mediterranean Amici and Angar, the Indian restaurant. There is also 24 hours room service for guests wanting to remain within the privacy of their own room.

    The hotel's four bars are worth checking out, especially Skylight, the rooftop bar. Set under the LED canopy of the hotel, the bar is a firm favourite in the city. The Rush bar was set up to be one of the city's top spots to party and it is open Fridays and Saturdays until 3:30am. The two pool bars, Latitude and Longitude, are open throughout the day for drinks and snacks. The last outlet is the café lounge in the reception area.

    Spa 8.7 /10

    The 1,400m² spa is hushed and moody and with a tint of delicious smelling essential oils, it is a popular place to come for the locals to relax. There are nine treatment rooms, a gym that is open 24 hours, two rooftop pools and a steam room. The part of the spa that we liked best was the light therapy bed dome in the relaxation area - a great little nook to get some well-deserved shut-eye after a treatment.

    Beach

    Although the hotel is on an island, Yas Island, there are no beaches here yet. While we visited, the authorities were trying to build a beach to line the golf course just behind the Crowne Plaza Hotel, but having failed once before, Yas Island may have to wait a while longer before it can get its own beach!

    To know

    The hotel was originally built to be unbranded - as the Ferrari World hotel. As the owner has also bought the rest of the island, he has ruled that the Yas Viceroy is to the be the only five-star hotel on the island. This explains why there are few luxury brand hotels on Yas and why the hotel design is quite different to the usual Viceroy look.

    For guests with restricted movement, there are also rooms that have been adapted.

    Equipment

    • Shuttle bus
    • Car park
    • Handicap access
    • Restaurant
    • Internet access
    • Air conditioning
    • Spa

      spa, Turkish bath, massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, keep fit

    • Swimming pool
    • Sports equipment

      gym, fitness, water-polo, sports, golf

    • Whirlpool bath
    • Safe
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Solarium
    • Meeting room

    advantage

    • The food at the Arabic restaurant, Atayeb (just be careful to order in moderation as the portions are large).
    • The beautiful ESPA wellbeing area.
    • The original shape of the hotel, both inside and out.
    • The lively and stylish rooftop bar.
    • An incredible choice of restaurants (12 in total).

    disadvantages

    • The choice of things to do is limited in the close surroundings.
    • The hotel is right underneath the flight path, meaning that it is sporadically and momentarily noisy.
    • The outer shell of the hotel obstructs the view out the large bay windows.

    Traveller Reviews

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      • Package deals in août 2012 Posted on 2013-07-23 Seul - Une semaine et plus (Chambre avec vue)

        Bel hotel, très bonnes préstations

      • Advantages

        décoration room service service proprété

      • Disavantages

        aucuns points faibles

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      • Overall Score 7.50/10
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