Pros: Everyone was very friendly to us at the JW Marriott, and willing to go above and beyond to help. The location is very convenient to the airport and not far from the major city attractions. If you have access to the executive lounge, it is a very nice one with fantastic food and beverages. We had a flawless stay here.

Cons: At certain hours it can take a while (15 minutes) to get a taxi from the hotel, though it might be like this throughout Dubai. I don't think this would be a very child friendly place compared to some of the other hotels in Dubai (great for those who want a quiet hotel, worse for those with children).

I have just returned from Dubai and we stayed at the JW Marriot for 10 days.We were 5 adults and a baby, the Hotel is superb and very comfortable stay was had by all. There are 14 restuarants in the hotel and we used the open air swimming pool when the wheather permitted. We had 2 days when it rained all day and then the rest of the holiday was dry but not very hot. We went to have lunch at the BURG AL ARAB which was £66.00 p per person and well worth it.We also hired a 7 seater mini bus with a driver to do some site seeing. I found Dubai to a hugh construction site and 10 days are too much, there is only so much shopping you can do.We went to the Emirates mall, Burgaman Mall, the City centre Mall, Meena Bizzare and i also did a desert safari which was great fun.I think a couple of days stop over while going to the east or a long weekend would be enough in Dubai.The best thing about the holiday was the JW Marriot. A first class hotel with the staff being the friendliest i have seen for a long while.The Taxis are very hard to get hold off from the shopping malls and the traffic is very bad.I would not want to drive in Dubai.

Stayed here for 2 nights on return from New Zealand just after New year with my wife and 2 children. The hotel was absolutely superb!! Top quality accomodation at a good price. The staff were of the highest standard, very courteous at all times and nothing was of any trouble to them at all. The concierge staff in particular I would commend for their knowledge and ability to get things done for you.
We ate at JW's steakhouse, best steak ever!!
We also ate at the market place which had an amazing brunch on the Friday, lasted from noon till midnight, all you could eat, with a selection of food that was second to none. Amazing value.
Lastly, the beds.........amazingly comfortable.
The hotel is situated in the old part of town but with the price of taxi's being so cheap, it was no problem getting around.
I would have no hesitation in using this hotel again.

Stayed four nights here for business and it was a pure delight!
The staff is very friendly and helpful, the service excellent!
And, the steakhouse!! Don't miss the opportunity to eat Wagyu beef, I haven't had a better steak in my entire life, in fact I ate here two nights in a row.

Nice pool on the top.

I strongly recommend this hotel unless you have to swim the open sea.

Peter