Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

An absolutely terrible experience. At over 2000 RMB a night during the holidays, I'd still find it overpriced even at its usual 800 RMB. The bedding was awful; it sagged in the middle, and the soft side offered absolutely no support. The TV was tiny, impossible to see from the bed, and there was hardly anything watchable with no screen casting available. The toilet seat was incredibly uncomfortable and hard. And seriously, who designed the bathroom so that the toilet paper roll is two meters away? You have to stand up to reach it – ridiculous! Bathroom drainage was also poor, with water flowing out under the door and all over the floor. The view: a massive construction site, see for yourself. Couldn't even open the windows. The breakfast restaurant smelled strongly of grease, and there was no ventilation even where they made omelets. The food itself was just mediocre. It's a 10-minute walk to the subway station, and a 7-minute drive to the airport, but there's no shuttle service. Overall, it just screams cost-cutting everywhere you look. Three stars, max.

This trip to Dubai was a mix of business and leisure with my family. After a long search, I chose this hotel with a kitchen and a balcony for an extended stay. We had a minor hiccup upon arrival – the room type wasn't what we booked. However, after speaking with them, they corrected it to our reserved room. What we truly appreciated most was that since we had a red-eye flight, the hotel graciously agreed to a complimentary late check-out until 4 PM. It's a fantastic hotel with a truly warm service team that made us feel right at home ❤️