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SUITE LIFE Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai, centrally located near Burj Khalifa, proves to be a perfect escape from the daily grind
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estled in the business district of Dubai, the inviting Renaissance Downtown Hotel’s contemporary-styled lobby showcases an artsy vibe, chic furniture and an eye-catching piece suspended from the ceiling. This city stay offers lavish comforts coupled with an incredible selection of restaurants, from casual to fine dining. Check-in is effortless, with safety measures such as plexiglass at the reception desks. 68 BBC Good Food Middle East October 2020
ACCOMMODATION
The spacious Corner Suite lends a calming vibe with f loor-to-ceiling windows that offer city views and ample natural light, accompanied by soothing tones of beige, solid wood finish and accents of bronze metal and golds. You arrive into the wardrobe area and walk further into the sprawling space that features a comfy sofa, coffee and tea making facilities, and a plush bed that you will want to jump into right away. The hotel’s modern interior
scheme is noticeable in the wallmounted f lamingo fixture, that adds playfulness to the room. Amouage toiletries add a refined touch, with complimentary bath salts for those who want to soak the day’s stress away at the freestanding bathtub. Suites are cleaned and sanitized often, with a sticker to seal and secure the door, so that you’re the first one in. To make your stay as stress-free as possible, guests are provided a hygiene kit containing masks, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer. In addition to this, the TV remote is also sanitized and placed in a special case, highlighting hygiene measures and careful attention to every little detail.
CULINARY OFFERINGS
Basta! can be accessed from the lobby at the ground floor, and it’s worth a pit-stop. The open-kitchen layout lets you in on all the action behind the scenes, but apart from the leisurely vibe, it’s a great spot for their antipasti deal at AED 79. The special
