Rove Expo Hotel

"Why book? The only hotel within Dubai's Expo 2020 site, you won’t get any closer to the action than this.  Set the scene At the epicenter of the 438-hectare site, it is a celebration every day at Rove Expo Hotel. In keeping with the Rove brand, the hotel attracts a fun, social crowd keen to make the most of the location. The backstory Purpose-built for one of the biggest shows on earth, the 331-room property it is part of the Rove Hotels group which is owned by Meraas Holding and Emaar Properties PJSC, two of the biggest players in the Emirates.  The rooms All three categories (Cozy Rover, Rover and Suites) guarantee comfort. Although minimal in its design approach, each room is stylish and functional. The Rover rooms are the standard, and although the bathrooms are a little on the small size, there are pull-out sofas for the kids and all you need in a short hotel stay. There are nods of the region in the furnishings and artworks produced by local creatives. Terraces allow for that sense of place and they’re ideal for a spot of people watching. Food and drink The Daily is the all-day dining space, while the Rove Cafe and The Bar are its more casual offerings. There is also an in-room dining menu. Breakfast is a decent spread with buffet and a la carte options, spanning plenty of tastes. More renowned for its funky furnishings and playful approach than its F&B offerings, there is no Michelin-starred chef or elaborate options you may find at the city’s other hotels. The neighborhood/area With the 192 pavilions that made up the Dubai Expo event on its doorstep and post-fair part of a sustainable, human-centric smart city that will reuse at least 80 per cent of the Expo-built infrastructure, guests are well positioned here. A Metro station links guests to some of the city’s biggest attractions including The Dubai Marina, JBR beach and The Dubai Mall, which are a short distance from the site. The service The buzz that the location injects into the team is obvious across the property. More friendly than formal, Rove Expo Dubai sits nicely within the Rove family with its cheeky, funky vibe. For families Given the loud neighborhood the hotel is a part of, families may struggle to get little ones to sleep, but family units are considered. Teens will enjoy the bean bags in the chill-out space and the gaming station and foosball tables. The pool will be of interest to those with kids who like to swim. Accessibility Accessible rooms are available on site. Anything left to mention? One unexpected inclusion is the medicinal vending machine that is packed with items like panadol, hand sanitizer, personal products, toothpaste and sunscreen. Great for those items you might forget. Secondly, there is no parking within the hotel but there is free parking nearby." - Melinda Healy