Review: Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre

 

Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre

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Date of stay: December 31, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Address: Al Mustaqbal St - Za'abeel - DIFC - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Nightly Rate: 80K Hilton Points + 20AED tourism fee

Room: Booked King Deluxe Room, upgraded to a Premier Room

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Hotel Exterior

Entrance

Entrance, ground floor

Hallway to the elevators. 

Elevators (The hotel reception is located on the 18th floor)

Restroom, ground level

Reception & Lobby (18th Floor)

Hotel reception and lobby

Hand sanitizer

Card key

Help desk with views of the Burj Khalifa on the background

Concierge

A lovely Christmas tree 😍

Elevators & Hallway

Elevators

Inside the elevator

Elevator directory

Hallway, 46th Floor

Premier Room, 4612

A king-sized bed and a sofa

Phone, alarm clock, writing pad, TV remote

Sewing kit

Muslim prayer mat

Work desk

I love the hourglass 👍

Nice car and globe 👍

Power ports

There was a welcome amenity when we came in the room.

Welcome amenity and welcome letter

Lovely dates

TV, minibar

TV

Minibar

Minibar

Minibar

Minibar

Minibar prices

Cocktail mix

Luggage rack

Vanity corner

Cabinet

Closet with hangers, laundry bag

Iron, ironing board, slippers, luggage rack

Safe

Shoe bag

Bathrobe

Towels and digital scale

One of two sinks

Bath amenities

Bathtub

Walk-in shower with Salvatore Ferragamo bath amenities

Toilet and bidet

Temperature controller

Evacuation plan

Lovely views

Views

Hotel Amenities

Pool, 18th floor

St. Trop rooftop lounge, 18th floor

Fitness centre, 18th floor

Business Centre, ground floor

Bull & Bear, Breakfast Buffet Restaurant (6:30am to 10:30am)

Seating

Seating

Best seat with views of the Burj Khalifa

Outdoor seating

Breakfast menu

My full English breakfast was lovely 😋

Below are some photos from the buffet:

Seating and buffet area

Gluten free corner

Dosa, Uttapam, , Pancakes, French Toast, Belgian Waffles

Bar

Exploring the Area

Museum of the Future (soon to open)

CONCLUSION

Having enough points to book a standard room, we decided to book a one night stay at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC for New Year´s Eve. It turned out to be one of the best uses of our Hilton points as we got upgraded to a premier room with nice views. Of course the room design is one of the best we have seen, the staff were all friendly and helpful and the breakfast was of highest quality. It is in the financial district so it might not perfect for a family but overall, it was a very nice stay!