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Grosvenor House West Marina Beach

architect

 Archgroup Consultants

location

 Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

date

 2005

style

 Postmodern

construction

 210 m

type

 5-star Hotel
 
 
 
 
 
- Grosvenor House West Marina Beach is the first building completed and fully operational in the prestigious Dubai Marina.
- Housing twelve restaurants and bars, Bar 44, located on level 44, offers views over the whole Dubai Marina.
- This 5-star hotel, located in the Dubai Marina, officially opened on June 21, 2005.
- This hotel, operated by Le Meridien, shares the beach facilities with the Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, which is located just across Al Sufouh Road.
 
The first hotel on Dubai’s newest residential location, Dubai Marina, the 45-storey Grosvenor House West Marina Beach by Le Meridien, has opened its doors to hotel guests and apartment residents.

The hotel, which has been just over two years in the making, is a mix of furnished apartments and hotel.

General manager Pam Wilby said, “This is a total lifestyle property, and all the facilities have been created to answer what the modern guest or resident truly wants.

“Like the new neighbourhood of Dubai Marina, which is tipped to house more than 10,000 people within a couple of years, we believe Grosvenor House will form a vibrant part of the city’s community.

From the foundations up, the striking building was custom-designed to reflect the essence of Arabia fused with the very latest in technology, design and luxury.

Soft furnishings have followed clean lines, with a vibrant, autumnal colour palette and textured materials, as well as signature touches such as the giant carpet in the lobby and the neon green Perspex panels in Mezzanine, the hotel’s flagship restaurant.

Mezzanine joins 12 other restaurants and bars, all of which are open to hotel guests and non-residents. Gary Robinson, former personal chef to HRH Prince Charles in Britain, is chef-patron of Mezzanine, while celebrity chef Vineet Bhatia heads up the modern Indian restaurant Indego.

Wilby explained, “Fresh restaurant and bar concepts are crucial to ensure great ‘word of mouth’ in the local market, and all of our outlets have been designed to fill an identified niche in the market.

“Our chefs, some of whom are celebrities in their own right, have been attracted by the Grosvenor House name and standards, as well as the chance to open a restaurant in Dubai.”

Turning to spa and health facilities, Grosvenor House has a dedicated floor, Retreat Health & Spa, with key outlets operated by Nextar, the company behind the popular N.Bar concept.

Retreat will house the fourth N.Bar in Dubai, the second 1847, and the group’s first ever hair bar. The hair concept, which currently has the working title of The Hair Bar, is tipped to revolutionise ladies grooming further, after the runaway success of N.Bar and 1847, the group’s venture for men. Retreat will open in July.

The health and spa will have a total of seven treatment rooms for men and ladies offering the latest spa treatments as well as a hair and nail studio, hydropools, steam, sauna and jacuzzi, plus private rooms for those who seek an indulgent day of pampering.

Wilby said, “We have been fast to recognise that personal grooming, from top to toe and in between, is as important to today’s lifestyle. So, we are aiming to ensure a seamless lifestyle service, from valet parking to suit pressing to great restaurants, a tip-top manicure and more.

Turning to event and business facilities at Grosvenor House, there is a dedicated conference centre, which like both the hotel and apartments, has a separate entrance.

The business areas feature cutting-edge technology, with a multi-use ballroom, boardrooms, syndicate break-out rooms and a service-driven, quality-aware business support centre.

The hotel has 217 sea-facing rooms, while the 205 apartments will offer stunning marina views, and three of the signature touches will be plasma televisions in all rooms, personalised butler service and 24-hour room service from all outlets, in addition to the use of beach and pool facilities at the hotel’s sister property, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.

The top 11 floors will be dedicated to the Grosvenor Club, premium executive accommodation where guests will also have access to the 44th floor dedicated lounge that will provide an unrivalled observation deck over Dubai.
 

Grosvenor House West Marina Beach is the first hotel to be located on the marina and opened its doors in June 2005. The 45 storey is a landmark of luxury and offers the ultimate in personal service. Butlers on call 24hrs a day, will attend to the needs of both hotel and apartment guests. The hotel is lavishly decorated, offering a contemporary design and the very latest in technology. The world renowned Buddha Bar will offer its unique blend of food, ambience and music and the luxury health spa will invigorate the senses and rejuvenate the body. All residence at Grosvenor House will have access to their sister hotel Le Royal Meridien Resort and Spa, which is adjacent to the hotel. These spectacular shared facilities include swimming pools, a spa, tennis and squash, kids club and 14 restaurants and bars. The Grosvenor House offers 217 rooms and a variety of apartments.
Hotel Facilities General Facilities

Deluxe Rooms (picture 2) (sleep 2 adults and 1 infant) offer:

  • panoramic sea views
  • private balcony
  • butler on call
  • tea and coffee making facilities
  • plasma creen TV
  • DVD/CD system
  • high speed internet access
  • daily local newspapers
  • Bulgari toiletries
  • seperate bath and shower

Premier Rooms (sleep 2 adults and 1 child and 1 infant) are much larger, have panoramic seaviews and offer a walk in wardrobe, but no balcony.
Club Rooms (sleep 2 adults) are located on 31st to 41st floors, same size as standard, offer a balcony and access to a club lounge which offers champagne breakfasts.
Grosvenor Deluxe Suites (picture 6) offer club benefits, a separate living area with Plasma Screen, dining table, Kitchenette, guest toilet. They do not have balconies.
Premier Suites are larger than deluxe suites and have balconies

  • Indego - modern Italian Restaurant featuring cuisine from a Michelin chef
  • Ottomans - Turkish style cafe
  • Mezzanine - offers Anglo - modern dishes
  • Sloannes Brasserie - has an open plan kitchen and uses pizza ovens, tandors, grills and woks.
  • Leaves - Chinese restaurant with an open air terrace
  • Buddha Bar - food and music to vreate a relaxed atmosphere. Vietnamese lounge, Sushi Bar and Japenese dining rooms
  • Lobby Lounge - features a glass atrium and classical live entertainment
  • Gallery Bar - a stylish bar - excellent for pre and post dinner drinks
  • Bar 44 - chic trendy bar
  • Deli Cafe - serves a selection of teas and coffees
  • Club Lounge - with breathtaking views of the sea
  • Health Spa
  • Retreat Health Bar
  • Complimentary shuttle to Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
  • Complmentary access to pool and beach at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
  • Complimentary use of Penguin Kids Club at Le Royal Meridien
  • Sign and Dine at Le Royal Meridien
  • Complimentary shutlle to the city

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