After reading the positive reviews on the net, I was hoping that we would have a similar experience too and WE DID !!!!

Positives - compact, but pleasant property.
Nice lobby, coffee shop
Good spread for breakfast
Very clean and comfortable rooms
Location is its major plus point/ with many
restaurants and the Al ghurair Mall within walking distance
A supermarket next door

Negatives
Too much space in the room wasted in the entrance area and passage way
Indian food was ok, but not excellent
Travel desk gave us 2 different quotes for the same dessert safari, eventually charged us the higher quote.

But all in all, my husband and 2 yr old son too loved this hotel. We would definitely stay here again !!

Myself and my wife stayed at this hotel for 2 nights while on
transit to Munich. Hotel at USD 190.- per night provide clean room, good linens, clean toilet, room safe, tea facility in room. We did not like the room carpet though it was clean and well maintained.

1) Hotel staff was very friendly there.
2) Internet is provided in the room but beware very expensive
if you use it, or use internet via business center which will
costs 35 AED for a 30 minutes use. European tourist must
ensure that the power adapter for 3 pin plug is organized.
If missing you can buy it at Carrefour shopping centre at
a very cheap price.

3) Taxis as usual are not available on a timely basis and
therefore, ensure that you reserve well in advance before you
go to the airport

4) There is a free bus at 17:00 hours provided by the hotel to the
shopping city centre without pick-up ! Catch a taxi but a
waiting line of 40-45 minutes

We have been charged twice from the coffee shop which we
never consumed ( around 47 AED). I think some guests must
have done it either deliberately or must have signed off the
bill illegible. So Check your bill thoroughly at the time of
check-out which we did not do-our mistake!

Otherwise, all in all this is a well-run hotel with friendly staff.

daughter and i stayed here for 2 nights. even though much building going on in dubai, this hotel was very quiet and well located. first impression very positive with small but classy lobby area, gorgeous chandelier, clean and neat looking with plenty of areas to sit down.
staff friendly and most importantly, extremely nice to nine year old! staff always nodded and smiled when we walked past them, and even made time to talk to daughter. prompt and efficient service at checkin/out, very polite and friendly also. luggage handled promptly.
room quite spacious with two large beds, chairs and a desk, large wardrobe, very nice marble bathroom with bidet, which was quite hilarious as had to explain to daughter what it was! prospect of unlimited water and great pressure lovely after drought back home, so spent a long time in shower! (shower in bath). room very clean and had individually controlled airconditioning - the maximum temperature was 45 degrees while we were there! there is no balcony, but due to heat probably good idea as you wouldnt be able to sit out there for long! lovely white towels in plentiful supply, toiletries supplied. room made up quickly and discreetly.
only small pool area on top of hotel but very welcome, can order drinks there that are charged to room. very hot up there however, but has excellent views over dubai. there was also a staff member there at all times, which is great for supervision as pool is quite deep.
breakfast substantial and plenty of choice for small hotel, but yoghurt not kept refrigerated! lovely dining room, but did not eat in other restaurants due to time limits and excursions.
no mistakes or problems whatsoever during time there - even though we arrived at midnight due to flight problems, and we left at 5.30am. pickups/drop offs all arrived prompty.
all in all, for a 4 star hotel an excellent property. small, polite, quiet, clean, safe, enough niceties without extra frills and fuss for a great price. fine for all groups, including women travelling alone and children. would recommend on that alone, as some places can make children feel invisible. there are probably bigger and fancier places to stay in dubai, but this property more than satisfied. would love to come back!
well done, some 5 star hotels should take note!

Arrived at the hotel at 4.00 a.m.and the reception staff were still cheerfull and smiling.

Easily accessible from the Airport, excellent rooms - there were five of us in 2 rooms - with buffet breakfast every morning and lots of smiling & attentive staff.

Great location as you are within walking distance - which doesn't seem common in Dubai - of shops, banks and a wide range of restaurants / fast food outlets - KFC, Nandos, Iranian, Lebanese, etc. You also get a feel of life in the "real" Dubai as different from the touristy areas.

The Al Ghurair City Mall is less than 10 minutes walk with a huge Spinneys and M&S while the Deira City Mall is less than 15 minutes by taxi.

Negatives? Small pool and it is sometimes difficult to get a taxi although the doormen try their best.