Palazzo Versace Dubai

"How did it strike you on arrival?Palatial, opulent, over-the-top. Would you expect less from Versace? Nice. What’s the crowd like?Very tan couples. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Deluxe Versace Rooms have views of the adjacent Culture Village, while Premier Rooms overlook Dubai Creek. Both are a refreshing departure from the sea of neutrals that plagues so many other Dubai hotels, featuring patterned turquoise- or salmon-hued linens, deeply polished wood floors, and marble-topped Versace-designed furniture. We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?The all-feather Versace bedding is unbelievably silky and soft. (Hypoallergenic duvets are available too.) How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?A high-tech control panel next to the bed means you can adjust curtains and lights with the tap of a button. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Bathrooms have elaborate Roman-inspired tile mosaics on the walls and inlays in the Carrara marble floors. You’ll want to sneak home as many of the Versace-branded toiletries as you can fit in your carry-on. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?The holy trinity: Fast, free, and dependable. Room service: Worth it?Room service isn’t cheap, but it’s quite the elaborate affair. Try the Versace club sandwich. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The new Versace spa is as luxurious as you would expect. It’s easy to lose yourself here for a day, especially in one of the stunning spa pools that glow under a vibrant blue tile mosaic. You simply must check out Q’s Bar for some of the best jazz around, and it is the best, it’s handpicked by Quincy Jones, the bar’s namesake. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?Nothing disappoints. Instead of tastelessly over-the-top, the hotel feels very chic and special. Bottom line: worth it, and why?If you want to soak up Italian-inflected luxury, Palazzo Versace Dubai is the place to do it." - Laura Ratliff