We have just returned from our second visit, 7-14 June 2008 to this wonderful hotel. Our advice is to book Club Class where you get breakfast, afternoon tea from 3.30pm, "Happy Hour" free alcoholic drinks and canapes from 6.30 - 8.30pm plus dinner in the Brasserie restaurant.
Last year, we were allocated a free upgrade to the Tower. We loved it there. It is special!! Upon arrival this time we were given a room in the Club building, sea view, as we had booked. The room was bigger than that in the Tower and very comfortable. However, the following day we asked if it was possible to upgrade to the Tower as we had last year. Our request was dealt with immediately and we were speedily transferred to a lovely room in the Tower. Our packing was assisted by staff and overseen by a Manager. This upgrade was granted free of charge despite our offer to pay.
This hotel is wonderful. All the staff are happy, helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and we felt thoroughly spoiled. All our questions were answered promptly, any bookings we requested were carried out professionally with written confirmation delivered to our room. On our last night we booked dinner at the Burg via the hotel. A luxuary taxi arrived to take us, we felt like film stars! Although a wonderful experience, we prefer the Royal Meridien. When you arrive back after an outside trip the staff at the hotel door welcome you back with genuine warmth. It's like returning home!
The standard of food and drink is very high. We dined at the Brasserie every night as we felt no need to go to the other restaurants. There is something for everyone. One tip is to book your table time in advance.
Visits to the beach are special. You are offered a buggy ride through the gardens to the beach where your towel is laid out for you on your chosen sun bed. Staff come around with iced towels and fruit slush drinks to cool you. All very welcome as the sea temperature is 36degrees plus. The sea is like a warm, salty bath. Wonderful!!
There are more than ample sun beds throughout the hotel and no one is up at the crack of dawn to keep a seat. All beach towels are provided by the hotel amd can be collected from conveniently placed huts near the pools and beach. Beach guards keep a very watchful eye on all pools and beach. We counted three at each pool.
Rooms are kept spotlessly clean with fresh linen and towels daily. The 6' bed is a dream to sleep in! Everything is of the highest standard. Fruit of the day and canapes are placed in your room daily. Chocolates are put on your turned down bed. This is done at a time chosen by you.
Throughout the hotel cleanliness and fresh flowers is evident. Even the ladies cloakrooms have beautiful vases of roses in a colour to compliment the decor.
Potential visitors may worry about the extensive building work being carried out. Don't worry! You do not notice it once you are in the Royal Meridien. The manicured gardens and pools all face the sea. Yes, if you look back from the beach you can see cranes at work and building but it does not cause any inconvenience. Taxis are cheap and prompt. They arrive at the front of the hotel within seconds.
We love Dubai and will return again to stay at the superb Le Royal Meridian again. We recommend it highly.

Stayed here with my boyfriend for a week last september. It was fantastic.... The staff were so helpful, rooms were lovely and very spacious (We had a sea view room in the main building) The restaurants are great.... We particular enjoyed prime rib and the fish restaurant (can't remember the name). The sister hotel, Grosvenor House is also worth a visit... Cocktails at the top floor bar are definately worth a try. Will definately be going back to Le Royal Meridien... This time for 2 weeks!

Great hotel - read the other reviews for details, however I have a cou[ple of items to consider before booking. I stayed in a tower room which is considerably more expensive than the other rooms, but I'm not sure it is worth the extra cost. The room includes a daily bottle of wine and breakfast in a VIP area. However, I was hoping for after tea and access to the club bar, but we were denied these luxuries and ended up with only the bottle of wine per day and didn't go to the exclusive breakfast as this was billed as continental only whereas the main breakfast area has an extensive selection. The butler serice was a waste of time!! We just got through to guest services and then they failed to meet our requests and we ended up doing the research ourselves to find an expensive watch and find exclusive bars.
I think that the club rooms may be better value and offer more services, after a bottle of wine in the room is nice but a few beers or wine in a bar area is normally better. The rest of the hotel is excellent and the service second to none, and don't get me wrong the tower room was also of a very high standard, all I'm saying is that maybe the club rooms are the better option, and is the room class I shall book next time I go to Dubai.

This hotel is superb booked last year after reading all the excellent reviews was was not disappointed. I was celebrating my silver wedding anniversary and on arrival was upgraded to a Tower room by Ali who was a credit to the hotel.
The room was fantastic loved all the extras wine ever day,fruit,canapes,chocolates and clean sheets every day pure luxury! On our celebration day champagne,flowers,a cake and card was left in the room as well as a pair of swans and love heart made out of towels. We had a lovely meal in the Prime Rib and again were supplied with champagne it was a lovely evening.We found the food excellent loved the Fusion and buffet was excellent.I could go on for ever but try it for your self and if any one thinks this hotel is not worth its five stars I suggest they spend a week in Bendiorm.