August 14th, 2008
Grosvenor House is Dubai’s latest luxury lifestyle landmark
With its striking external structure and breathtaking interior scheme, Grosvenor House, a five-star apart-hotel situated in the heart of the exclusive West Marina area of Dubai, is the pinnacle of luxury.
With a mix of 205 fully furnished apartment-suites and 217 hotel rooms, the 45-storey hotel offers premier level accommodation for both business and leisure customer. Fast gaining a reputation as the latest lifestyle landmark in Dubai, the property is also home to 13 signature restaurants and bars, and an entire floor of spa and beauty facilities.
Accommodation
All of Grosvenor House’s bedrooms and suites offer 24-hour butler and room service, as well as ‘sign and dine’ facilities across the hotel’s restaurants and bars, and those of nearby sister hotel, Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa.
Each room features a wide-screen plasma television and high-speed internet access, and all offer unparalleled views of the Arabian Sea and Dubai Marina, many coming courtesy of floor-to-ceiling bay windows.
In addition to having access to all the same high level facilities offered to hotel room guests, those staying within the short and long-term lease apartment-suites also benefit from having a fully-equipped, contemporary kitchen to hand.
Eateries
Rhodes Mezzanine is Grosvenor House’s flagship restaurant and is home to Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes who brings the best of modern British cuisine to one of Dubai’s most stunning restaurants.. Often referred to as ‘the chef’s chef’, Rhodes is world renowned for his tireless attention to detail and unique mastery of the great British classics, which continue to set him apart from the rest.
Other restaurants and eateries within the hotel include Indego, a contemporary Indian restaurant where consultant chef is the Michelin-starred Vineet Bhatia; Ottomans, a rich and mystical restaurant serving cuisine as diverse as the legendary empire; Sloane’s, a bustling restaurant with show kitchens where chefs prepare daily specials ‘a la minute’; Leaves, a calm lounge specialising in the most English of traditions, afternoon tea; and Deli Café, a buzzy venue serving continental drinks and light snacks.
Bars
Grosvenor House is home to the world-famous Buddha Bar, renowned globally for its unique food, eclectic atmosphere and chilled sounds. Other bars high on the list of latest places to be seen in Dubai include Bar 44, the hotel’s top floor Champagne and cocktail bar; Lobby Lounge, an ideal venue to sit and watch the world go by; and The Gallery, a discreet bar with a colonial feel where a selection of whiskies, cognacs, sakes and grappas is always available.
Rhodes Mezzanine is Grosvenor House’s flagship restaurant and is home to Michelin-starred chef Gary Rhodes
Relaxation
For those looking for a little ‘me time’, Grosvenor House offers a pool area surrounded by luxurious loungers, or guests can use the private pool and beach facilities at nearby sister hotel, Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa.
Retreat Health & Spa is an entire floor where guests can go to be pampered, revitalised and relaxed. Featuring numerous therapy rooms, the spa offers a full menu of beauty treatments, and also accommodates N-Bar, an ultra-modern nail bar; 1847, a grooming room dedicated to men; and Jetset, a quirky hair salon designed in the style of a vintage airliner.
Business
Business guests and customers have access to Grosvenor House’s world-class meeting and conference facilities, including the impressive and versatile Windsor Ballroom, and five boardooms that can accommodate anywhere between 12 and 150 people. All conference facilities feature the latest technology, and benefit from the support of an IT team and a separate corporate guest entrance.
Executive Golf readers wanting further information about Grosvenor House should call the UK reservations number on 08000 282840 or visit www.lemeridien.com/grosvenorhouse
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