We booked our flights to Dubai at very short notice and quickly discovered that all the beach hotels were full as there was a travel conference on in Dubai. However after a Tripadviser search we booked The Park Hyatt and were not disappointed.

This hotel is on the Marina at Dubai Creek, and all the rooms have a marina or Creek view - when they say "creek" this is a large body of water, so more like lake in parts.

The room was fabulous, large, clean and great extras. Breakfast was a sumptuous buffet - although order a cappucino or espresso as the filter coffee was very bad!

The pool area of the hotel is perfect, plenty of shade, by trees or umbrellas, comfortable sunbeds, always enough, and great pool service, the pool itself is large, but also quite shaded, with jet pools at two corners, great for cooling off.

The hotel has a fantastic spa, you could spend a whole day in the spa on the day beds, an having treatments, but book early, it is popular.

Finally - the hotel is next door to both the Dubai Creek Golf club and marina, so you can walk to either. There is great golf acaemy at the golf club, and between the golf club, the marina and the hotel you have a choice of at least 8 restaurants / cafes.

We spent most sunset evenings at the Terrace bar of the hotel which is frequented by locals as well as hotel residents so it is lively, but we always got a table with a view of the marina, and the prices are lower than some of the beach hotels for cocktails.

If you are desparate for the beach you can get a taxi to one of the public beach parks c $2 entrance cost, or the hotel will even arange for you to go to One & Only beach area - although this cost nearer $30 per head. Taxis to the beach area are cheap.

Locationally the hotel is quite near the airport - but dont let this put you off - we never saw or heard any airplanes while we were at the hotel.

We would definitely go back to the Park Hyatt at Dubai Creek - our relaxing Haven !!

Fantastic hotel, superb rooms, great location, excellent service, only a bit disappointing the Thai restaurant, but with enormous offer for dining out in Dbx I don't consider it so important.

Ok, so the biggest downside for this property is that it isn't on the beach....actually, it's no where near the beach BUT if you're looking for a hotel in Dubai that doesn't leave you feeling like you've spent a few days on the 'It's a Small World' ride at Disneyland, then I'd suggest the Park Hyatt.

The Park Hyatt is low key, tasteful and with good service. It's a quiet hotel, without the throngs of tourists milling around in the vast foyers of properties like Raffles (hideous faux Egyptian pyramid) or the Al Mina.

The food was of a high quality - poolside breakfast was nice (you need to get down early I'm afraid as there are limited chairs) and the other restaurants were good quality and varied (Middle Eastern, Thai, etc).

Service by the pool was very good and the staff made every endeavour to organise loungers for patrons.

Given its proximity to the airport, it's also a good location if your only in Dubai for a day or two.

As an escape from the masses, the Park Hyatt is a perfect option.

A very attractive property located next to the marina and golf course. Good for both business and pleasure. A very trendy and popular hotel.

Situated in a low-rise development some way from the main road the hotel is a quiet oasis but for those looking for the beach probably not the best place to stay as the beach is somewhat of a drive away.

The rooms are well appointed and modern in design. Much more suited to singles and couples than a family, e.g., you can see into the shower from the living area.

Views over Dubai Creek are very peaceful.

Only issue I had whilst I was there was trying to get a taxi into the city. Fortunately the concierge took pity on me and I jumped the queue otherwise I would have been there for a very long time.

Broadband in the room functioned well although cell coverage in the hotel was a bit patchy.