Bab Al Qasr Hotel opened in 2016 on Corniche Road West in Abu Dhabi, opposite Emirates Palace, as the second property of Millennium's Biltmore Collection. The 37-storey tower has 677 rooms, suites and residences, a copper-coloured facade and its own private beach.
The essentials
Group
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (Biltmore Collection)
The hotel sits at the western end of the Corniche, in the Al Ras Al Akhdar district, on the waterfront road that leads towards Emirates Palace. From the upper floors the views take in the Arabian Gulf, the city's islands and several landmarks.
The stretch is a business and residential waterfront rather than a nightlife area. It suits stays tied to the conference market and visitors who want the Corniche beach and promenade at the door.
The concept
Bab Al Qasr is a large-scale addition to the Corniche skyline. Its copper-coloured cladding stands apart from the blue-tinted towers around it, and the interiors are described as contemporary with Arabian and Moroccan influences. It carries a five-star rating.
The 677 units are not all conventional hotel rooms. One listing breaks them down as 412 guest rooms and 265 apartments, and the hotel itself speaks of rooms, suites and residences. The property is positioned as upper-upscale rather than ultra-luxury, with a private beach, an outdoor pool, a spa and a marina.
Dining & wellness
Sources disagree on how many outlets the hotel runs: listings give anything from four restaurants and two bars to eight restaurants and cafes. Named venues include Limo, a Peruvian and Latin American restaurant, and Morjana, the lobby lounge. Al Dana is the hotel's ballroom for events.
