Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, DubaiCrowne Plaza Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 48 of 453 hotels we score in Dubai. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.8, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $99 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Dubai Marina district, this five-star Crowne Plaza sits near the Marina Mall and is within walking distance of the beach. The hotel contains 273 rooms and suites, many of which overlook the water. It serves business travellers with dedicated meeting spaces and a business centre, while leisure guests can use the spa, gym, and outdoor swimming pool. There are five on-site dining options, including a breakfast buffet. The property follows specific eco-rules regarding room cleaning. While the location is central, the swimming pool area is noted as being somewhat limited.What stands out

Close to Marina Mall and beach

Multiple on-site dining options

Professional service and staff

Facilities for business travellers

Watch out for

Small swimming pool area

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