travel42 Hotel Review: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

This massive palace hotel is a legend in the Emirates, having been constructed at the wishes of the sheik for nearly US$3 billion to coincide with the 2005 GCC summit held in Abu Dhabi. The vast hotel lobby and many dining facilities are open to the public. In fact, it's one of Abu Dhabi's main tourist attractions.

Even from the street, its majestic footprint is awe-inspiring. Government influence is a large factor in managerial decisions, but Mandarin Or...