The Amwaj Rotana opened in June 2010 at the Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai Marina. The 5-star hotel is Rotana’s first beachside property and is targeted at both business and leisure travellers.
There are 301 room and suites at the Amwaj Rotana: 90 Classic Rooms, 136 Premium Rooms, 63 Club Rotana Rooms, 7 Classic Suites, 4 Club Rotana Suites, and 1 Presidential Suite.
Classic and Premium Rooms measure 42 square metres and feature a balcony, satellite TV, high speed internet access, mini-bar, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, safe, and bathroom with walk-in shower. Premium Rooms have a direct panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf while Classic Rooms offer a side sea view.
Club Rotana Rooms offer the same specifications as Classic and Premium Rooms but offer direct access to the Club Rotana Lounge.
The hotel boasts a currency exchange, valet car parking, car rental desk, hair and beauty salon, wireless internet access, ballroom, meeting rooms, and a shuttle bus service to major attractions. The health and fitness centre features a fully equipped gym, Jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Restaurants and other dining options include:
- Rosso – Italian bar and restaurant offering al fresco dining
- Benihana – steakhouse, seafood, and sushi
- Horizon – all-day dining, international cuisine
- Atrium Lobby Lounge – open 24 hours, offers cakes, pastries, snacks, teas and coffee
- Sundeck Pool Bar – informal poolside dining
24-hour in-room dining is also available.
The Amwaj Rotana hotel is located at the southern end of Jumeirah Beach Residence (Dubai Marina). Attractions and other places of interest nearby include The Walk (shops and restaurants), Dubai Marina Mall, the Ibn Battuta Mall, and The Montgomerie golf club.
This is a good hotel with a great location. I ate in the Horizon restaurant and was impressed by the standard and variety of the dishes served. The gym is good too and the pool provided a welcome break from the heat. I would stay again.