Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City by IHG

Hotels
IHG
9.6 (396 reviews)
Gateway Avenue, Festival City, Dubai , Dubai , AE

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Electric car charging station
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Delicious food
Cons:
Room cleaning issues
Understaffed complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Mentioned issues with cleaning services and missing bathroom amenities.
Service
9.99
Numerous praises for staff, particularly Ashish and others for outstanding service.
Location
10
Highlighted as excellent and well-located near Festival City Mall.
Room Quality
9.95
Rooms described as clean, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
9.98
Well maintained, but some specific items like accessories were mentioned as missing.
Value for Money
8.94
Commented as extremely expensive, affecting overall perception.
Food and Beverage
10
Food quality and variety at the restaurant were highly praised.
Overall Experience
9.97
Positive experiences highlighted, though recent service issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 15:36

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities
Indulge in massages at the spa and unwind in the outdoor pool, sauna, or 24-hour fitness center.

Culinary Delights and Refreshing Drinks
Savor international cuisine at Sirocco or grab a drink at the poolside bar. Options also include a coffee shop, 24-hour room service, and buffet breakfasts.

Convenience and Comfort
Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi, enjoy Smart TVs, and relax in rooms with minibars. The hotel also offers a 24-hour business center, airport shuttle, and 6 meeting rooms.

Immerse yourself in luxury at Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City, an IHG Hotel. Book now to experience the epitome of comfort and convenience in Dubai.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DXB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 396 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.95
Amenities: 9.98
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.97
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fraole2026 Family
10
Wounderfull
Pros:

Had a wonderful stay at Holiday Inn. The food was delicious, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect. The hotel has a great atmosphere and made our stay very enjoyable. Special thanks to the staff, especially Ashish, who was very polite, helpful, and professional. Excellent service overall. Highly recommended!

2026-01-03 via Tripadvisor
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tendaiu2026 Family
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Have a great weekend in Holiday inn ,and have a great time with the team we really enjoyed their food at breakfast and dinner time . Specially Thanks to Ashish for your service.The rooms is very nice and clean always cleaning all the time.we will back again thank you

2026-01-02 via Tripadvisor
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vanessenv2026 Family
8
Great stay!
Pros:

It was the first time travel for our toddler and the stay at the hotel was an enjoyable one!
We particular valued the special attention given to our little one by the hotel staff. A special note of appreciation to Donna and Rose for always making sure that we never lacked anything! Words of appreciation also go to Imran and Ajith for their help and support throughout!
Definitely recommended!

2026-01-01 via Tripadvisor
8
885sohailb Business
10
Nice hotel
Pros:

Thank you for great hospitality service pleasure stayying lovely people than you Hayat and Zain for assistance missing my bag was very helpful thank you again

2025-12-30 via Tripadvisor
R
rayanaR6620WK Family
10
I really like the hotel
Pros:

Asih from the restaurant is very good and well experienced i really recommend staying at the holiday inn hotel in festival sity.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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J7955BQmohameda Family
10
Very beautifel hotel
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Festival City. The hotel is very clean, modern, and perfectly located with easy access to Festival City Mall. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well maintained.

Breakfast at Sirocco was excellent, with a wide variety of fresh and delicious options to suit all tastes. The quality of food and service really stood out.
A special thank you to Ashish from the staff for his outstanding hospitality—he was very professional, friendly, and always ready to help, which made the stay even more enjoyable.
Highly recommended for both business and leisure travelers. I would definitely stay here again!

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
3
394hamedv Family
10
Excellent
Pros:

Had a great breakfast at Sirocco Restaurant. The food was fresh, well-presented, and full of flavor. Special thanks to Ashish Bimal for the excellent service—very friendly and attentive. A perfect way to start the day.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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Global21789550909 Family
6
Suitable if the prices are reasonable
Pros:

The location is excellent, and the rooms are quiet. The cleaning services are average; I been out at 9:00 AM and returned at 3:00 PM, and the rooms weren't cleaned until I asked the staff. Bathroom amenities like brushes and some accessories were missing, and the handwashing sink was clogged. The price is extremely, extremely, extremely expensive.

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
S
shahmyelt2019 Couples
2
Horrrible experience
Pros:

They were totally understaffed.
For two days they didn’t fill up the shampoo and conditioner bottles in the bathroom.
We were not even provided enough towels .
My past experiences have been good but this time it was very bad service . The supervisor and reception staff were not interested to listen to the complaints and least bothered and purposely ignoring.

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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abdullaf61 Family
10
Great service in restaurant
Pros:

The breakfast and the hotel and facilities is amazing and the staff has great customer service especially Ashish he was very helpful with guiding me through the restaurant during breakfast at Sircco I will definitely come again

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
8
831panashec Family
8
Good service
Pros:

The swimming is nice and have good customer care Zaituna. I love the service here it’s the best experience we are really enjoying

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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beautyofqatar Family
10
Excellent stay - will return again soon!
Pros:

This is our regular place to stay whenever we visit Dubai, because of its location, cleanliness, courteous staff, excellent breakfast, room comfort.
Hotel can consider replacing the pillows with more comfortable firm pillows.
Special mention for staffs (Hansika, Hamza and others) at pool who saved my son from drowning, and making feel comfortable after that.
We return to this hotel everytime for excellent services, location, and competitive pricing.

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor
2
203rajent Business
10
Love my stay
Pros:

I love the kindness of and the hospitality of the staff and very helpful the location was super for family easily can go to mall thank you for my safe and excellent stay I would like to say thank you to Hayst and Tj

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
7
703haoz Business
10
I like the hotel's food very much. It has local characteristics. The hotel room is also very good and comfortable. The h
Pros:

The equipment is very good, very clean, with a great environment and service staff, and a very good open-air swimming pool. The staff of the gym SHYAM is very enthusiastic. Full marks!! 💯

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
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nazmulh466 Business
10
Excellent customers service
Pros:

This are so good and helpful thank You Hayat and zReyad for great service hotel was so good and connecto mall resturant was super good thank you John for nice dinner and service

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
4
488roshanr Family
10
My experience at hotel suites gym
Pros:

The gym experience was really nice.Jagat was really helpful and I would highly recommend recommend him to others wanting to use the gym.

2025-12-26 via Tripadvisor
5
523raihans Family
10
Thank you holiday inn
Pros:

What an amazing stay the hotel staff were incredibly and frendlywarm nd welcoming from the moment we arived thnk you Hayat and crstian the team went above to help us and the breakfast was superb thank you all restaurant team

2025-12-25 via Tripadvisor
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Compass67423778389 Friends getaway
10
Best hotel
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay and very good holiday thank you team for making us happy snd enjoying the food was awesome and the room was net and clean thank you Hayat and Christian for friendly service

2025-12-25 via Tripadvisor
M
maheshdp Family Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
10
Good experience at the Pool
Pros:

Robert was helpful with pool requirements. He made sure my child was pool safe before swimming. The pool is located on the 3rd floor. Good vibes og the city.

2025-12-25 via Tripadvisor
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amirahu2025 Family
10
Loved Every Moment of Our Stay
Pros:

What an amazing stay! The hotel staff were incredibly friendly, warm, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Even though we received our rooms a bit late, the team went above and beyond to make it up to us with a complimentary room upgrade and a free buffet dinner — such a thoughtful gesture!

The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained. Breakfast was enjoyable, though I would suggest adding some variety, as the spread remained the same throughout our 7-day stay. That said, the staff were always happy to accommodate special requests beyond the buffet, which we really appreciated.

Overall, I truly loved my stay here. The staff were the highlight of the experience — each and every one of them played a part in making our stay memorable. I would definitely return and highly recommend this hotel!

2025-12-25 via Tripadvisor