5/5 Mohamed T. 4 months ago on Google
Oh,
where
to
begin
with
my
week-long
staycation
at
the
Rotana
in
Al
Ain,
UAE?
It's
a
tale
of
ups,
downs,
and
springy
beds!
Let's
start
with
the
arrival.
After
a
week
of
anticipation,
we
were
welcomed
into
a
lobby
so
vast,
you
could
easily
lose
a
small
country
in
it.
Hats
off
to
Rotana
for
keeping
the
art
of
grand
lobbies
alive
in
this
day
and
age!
Upgraded
to
a
premium
room
with
a
balcony,
I
was
ready
to
bask
in
luxury.
But
ah,
the
bed.
Ever
dreamt
of
sleeping
on
a
trampoline?
Me
neither,
but
that's
exactly
what
the
springy
bed
felt
like.
Morning
backaches
became
an
unexpected
part
of
my
staycation
routine.
But
who
needs
comfort
when
you
have
character,
right?
The
balcony
view,
however,
was
a
redeeming
feature.
Al
Ain's
landscape,
sprinkled
with
the
iconic
date
trees
of
Al
Ain
Oasis,
was
a
sight
for
sore
eyes
(and
backs).
The
pool,
a
pristine
blue
oasis,
was
perfect
for
a
dip,
and
the
tennis
court
seemed
like
a
great
idea
for
those
who
enjoy
swatting
balls
after
a
back-breaking
sleep.
Now,
let's
talk
about
the
gym.
Unlike
the
typical
hotel
gyms
that
are
more
decorative
than
functional,
this
one
was
a
pleasant
surprise.
Clean,
with
enough
Technogym
machines
to
actually
break
a
sweat.
The
jacuzzi
and
steam
area,
mysteriously
shrouded
in
darkness
(because
mood
lighting
trumps
visibility?),
was
immaculate.
Attached
to
the
hotel
was
the
Hilli
Mall
-
not
the
biggest,
but
it
had
everything
you
need
to
buy
things
you
didn't
know
you
needed.
Breakfast
was...
well,
it
was
breakfast.
Adequate,
but
without
the
excitement
of
live
stations.
It
seems
the
chef
prefers
to
remain
an
enigmatic
figure,
hidden
behind
the
kitchen
doors.
Requesting
a
late
check-out
was
a
breeze
-
the
management
was
as
accommodating
as
the
beds
were
springy.
And
speaking
of
breezes,
the
check-out
process
was
just
that.
Quick,
efficient,
and
painless
–
unlike
my
back.
In
conclusion,
if
you're
seeking
a
traffic-free,
quiet
holiday
spot
in
Al
Ain
and
don't
mind
a
bed
that
doubles
as
a
bouncy
castle,
this
is
the
place
for
you.
Just
remember
to
pack
some
painkillers
for
the
mornings!
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