This is a fairly typical four-star chain hotel. The staff work at a leisurely pace, so expect that check-in may be a little frustrating if you've arrived on a long-haul flight. The rooms are comfortable, water is plentiful, and breakfast is a delight. The hotel is situated in the Deira area, not far from the central business district, and about a 5-minute ride from the DXB airport. Unfortunately, due to its location, virtually noplace a visitor might want to go is within walking distance, so transportation by taxi is necessary. That is the price one pays for a more modest rate, I suppose.
Our room was split level with the higher level for entry, wardrobe & bathroom and on the lower level was the bedroom with a sofa, tv on a turntable, twin beds, mini bar, tea & coffee maker. The bathroom had a tub as well as shower and the water pressure was good.
There was complimentary fruit bowl, bottled water and newspaper delivered to the room everyday. The buffet breakfast had a nice enough selection specially the croissants and fresh juices. The staff was polite, courteous and helpful particularly the Sri Lankan chap in charge of the coffee shop.
The hotel is renovating so be sure to ask for rooms on the 9th floor or above. It was noisy at times but not too much and since we were out most days it didn't really affect us. The only negative that comes to mind is that some of their staff cannot speak English properly resulting, at times, in miscommunication.
Ramada is a perfect place to stay if you are on a business trip but if you are on vacation and want to be near the beach then this is not the place for you.
