Auditor
Google
Overall, I enjoyed my stay at Address Downtown, mainly because of its excellent location right next to Dubai Mall with convenient access in and out. I also liked all the F&B options — from the breakfast to the lobby bar. Dinner at GAL and Urla was particularly good.
Now, a few downsides:
On the last night, a strong smell of paint appeared in the room, possibly due to renovation work nearby or an issue with the air conditioning system. Speaking of the AC, it was extremely cold and uncomfortable. Even on the lowest fan setting, it blew directly onto the bed and could not be adjusted to a comfortable level. It feels like the ventilation and AC systems are quite outdated and have not been upgraded to modern standards.
In the room, the shower mixer was completely broken, making it impossible to adjust the water temperature. It seems no one inspects the rooms thoroughly before guests check in. The minibar was a good feature, but it was not restocked — I had white wine the first evening, and it wasn’t replenished the next day. Also, there was no sparkling wine or champagne available, only a small bottle of white and red wine. It would be great if at least a small bottle of champagne was included.
Overall, the hotel is still good and better maintained than other Address properties, but it is 17 years old and showing some signs of aging and could use some updates, especially in room facilities.