Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel in Dubai

Description

The Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel in Dubai is a unique floating hotel housed in a legendary ocean liner docked permanently at Mina Rashid. Originally built in 1969 and renovated in 2018, it offers guests spacious rooms ranging from Standard Double to Royal Double Suite, many with maritime-themed décor celebrating its history as a cruise ship. The hotel features 25 conference halls, an outdoor pool, and a variety of amenities including free parking, a fitness center, and multiple restaurants including the well-reviewed Lido restaurant with buffet breakfast. Guests appreciate the vintage maritime atmosphere combined with modern comforts like WiFi, air conditioning, and express check-in/out. Shuttle services connect guests to La Mer Beach, Dubai Mall, and metro stations, although the hotel is located about 5.5 km from the nearest public sandy beach. Overall, it provides an immersive historic experience with attentive service and a classic cruise ship ambiance.

Location

Located at Port Rashid in Dubai, the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel sits about 7 km from Dubai International Airport (DXB). The nearest public sandy beach is approximately 5,500 meters away. Despite being somewhat isolated, the hotel offers free shuttle transfers three times daily to La Mer Beach and connections to Mercato Mall, Dubai Mall, and Al Ghubaiba Metro Station. The nearest metro station is a 10 to 15-minute walk away, although construction detours can extend travel time. Guests often rely on taxis or Uber to reach central Dubai due to the location. The hotel’s position on the historic cruise ship makes it a distinctive spot, though it is not right in the city’s main entertainment district.

Tips

• Book your room online to get the best prices as some guests noted pricing inconsistencies.
• Register for shuttle transfers at least one day ahead to ensure availability.
• Be prepared for some amenities like the pool or gym to be temporarily closed and consider using taxis or Uber for easier access to central Dubai.

Policies and conditions

• Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
• Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
• Breakfast: Asian, Italian Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
• Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of AED 500.00 (approx. US$136.13) is charged. This property accepts credit cards The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment within 7 days after check-out.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed
• Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
• Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, Visa, UnionPay, MasterCard, JSB
• Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.