InterContinental Abu Dhabi by IHG

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About the property

Located at the heart of the capital, InterContinental Abu Dhabi is situated on the beach and a 10-minute drive from bustling downtown. It is 20 minutes by car from Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre. Rooms at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi are designed with modern interiors and luxurious furnishings, complimented by lavish marble bathrooms. All rooms have views over the city skyline or the Arabian Gulf. InterContinental Abu Dhabi is home to some of the city's best dining experiences. Enjoy succulent Brazilian cuts of meat at Chamas Churrascaria, authentic Lebanese specialities at Byblos Sur Mer, Italian family restaurant Porto Gina, old-world favourites at Belgian Cafe, pan-Asian flavours at Cho Gao Marina Walk and fresh seafood with a Thai twist at the award-winning Fishmarket. Enjoy a variety of wines, cocktails and coffee at the Piano Lounge. The all-day dining restaurant Selections serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with the perfect view of beach and marina from almost every table. The InterContinental Abu Dhabi has its own private marina. Additional leisure facilities at the hotel include a large swimming pool with sun terrace and a state-of-the-art gym. The concierge can arrange tours for guests. Guests can enjoy a shopping experience at the Gold Souk, Heritage Village and the Cultural Foundation.There are also a number of top shopping malls within easy reach.

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Popularity

8.9

Very good

General

8216

Tripadvisor 9/10

5535

Booking 8.6/10

1987

Expedia 8.8/10

694

Main services

Tour

Dining Area

Spa & Wellness Centre

Beach hotels

Safe

Business centre

Breakfast

Ironing set

Water slides

Fax

Terrace

Internet access

Air conditioned

Restaurant

Outdoor furniture

Children playground

Luggage room

Babysitting service

Garden

Room service

Car hire

Water Sport Facilities (on site)

Laundry service

Fitness

Wi-fi

Beauty salon

Outdoor fireplace

Smoking area

Desk

Special dietary options

Contactless check-in/out

Family rooms

Hairdressing salon

Lockers

Security alarm

Currency exchange facilities

Sun loungers

Smoke detector

Tennis

Disability-friendly bathroom

Entertainment Area

Express Check-in/Check-out

Massage

Wheelchair-accessible

Swimming Pool

First aid kit

Darts

Fire extinguisher

Bathroom

24-hour security

Medical service

Bar

Housekeeping

TV lounge

ATM

Non-smoking rooms

Valet parking

Elevator

Meeting room

Turkish steam bath

Accessible parking

Tennis equipment

Snack bar

Cellar / Wine tasting

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

8.8/10 Very good

Cleanliness9/10

Staff and Service9/10

Amenities8.6/10

Property conditions and facilities8.4/10

Location8.4/10

Neighborhood8.6/10

Room rate10/10

10 / 10

addell

Hotel a little tired, a bit of 1990 vibe going in but other than that it was perfect, pools lively, food in restaurants great, the only restaurant we did not like was the Buffet, breakfast n just ok in comparison to other hotels in Abu Dhabi but not bad, def go b and b so you can sample the A la carte restaurants, Lebanese, Italian, Belgian were just great. We will def be back here

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30 Jan 2025

10 / 10

Marc

Beautiful hotel in a fantastic location, huge choice of restaurants with top quality food.

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26 Jan 2025

8 / 10

Ahmed Ali

Requires an upgrade

It is a functioning hotel but requires an upgrade. Sound proofing in room not the best and also has the old damp smell. Lot of dining options and location is also fine.

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14 Jan 2025

8 / 10

William

I visit this property several times a year and it never disappoints..

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15 Dec 2024

Information about the area

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi is the federal capital and center of government in the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world. The architecture of its modern buildings and skyscrapers is the finest in the Middle East. Large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high-rise buildings, the presence of all the international luxury hotel chains, opulent shopping malls, cultural centers and events provide tourists a one-of-a-kind experience all year round. Abu Dhabi has a wide range of restaurants to eat in, many shopping possibilities, a nice Corniche to walk along, some good hotels and several beach clubs. There is a Heritage Village, a fort, a good library, a fish market, the dhow building yard and many other sights for the visitor to see. One of the main attractions is the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. This mosque is truly stunning. The structure is simply marvelous and the decoration inside one of the most sophisticated. Built on an island off the main coast of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is a compact, modern, organized, and civilized city.

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What’s nearby

Qasar Al Hosn (Mosque) - 3.83 km
Qasar Al Hosn - 3.85 km
Mangrove National Park - 4.44 km
Corniche Beach - 4.49 km
Corniche Beach - 4.77 km
Heritage Village - 5.28 km

Getting around

abu dhabi, abu dhabi harbour, ae - 8.91 km
(AZI) Abu Dhabi, Bateen, AE - 13.46 km
(AUH) Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Intl, AE - 32.72 km

About accommodation

General

Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Family rooms
Designated smoking area
WiFi available in all areas
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
Key access
24-hour security
Security alarm
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Key card access
CCTV outside property

Activities

Back massage
Facial treatments
Spa facilities
Sauna
Happy hour
Live sport events (broadcast)
Hair styling
Water sport facilities on site
Hair colouring
Fitness centre
Full body massage
Beachfront
Beach
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Steam room
Head massage
Pub crawls
Darts
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Beauty Services
Massage chair
Tennis equipment
Couples massage
Hand massage
Fitness/spa locker rooms
Live music/performance
Tennis court
Children's playground
Foot massage
Private beach area
Hair cut
Spa/wellness packages
Pedicure
Evening entertainment
Entertainment staff
Neck massage
Body treatments
Manicure
Make up services
Personal trainer
Massage
Tour or class about local culture
Hair treatments
Spa and wellness centre
Fitness

Services

Barber/beauty shop
Valet parking
ATM/cash machine on site
Room service
Express check-in/check-out
Car hire
Ironing service
Private check-in/check-out
Meeting/banquet facilities
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Dry cleaning
Tour desk
Daily housekeeping
Fax/photocopying
Lockers
24-hour front desk
Babysitting/child services
Trouser press
Currency exchange
Laundry
Business centre

Safety features

First aid kit available
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Face masks for guests available
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Access to health care professionals
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Food & Drink

Snack bar
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Kid meals
Kid-friendly buffet
Wine/champagne
Coffee house on site
Special diet menus (on request)
Fruits

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Physical distancing in dining areas
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Breakfast takeaway containers

Internet

Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool
Outdoor fireplace
Garden
Terrace
Sun terrace
Outdoor pool (all year)
Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking garage
Free parking
Parking
Private parking
Accessible parking
Parking on site

Accessibility

Visual aids: Braille
Auditory guidance
Higher level toilet
Lower bathroom sink
Wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Visual aids: Tactile signs
Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and wellness

Pool bar
Pool with view
Water slide
Swimming Pool
Swimming pool
Sun umbrellas
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Infinity pool
Kids' pool

Reception services

Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

Indoor play area
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Baby safety gates

Languages

العربية
English
Español
Français
Русский

About the rooms

The accommodation has 761 rooms:

General

Air conditioning
Ironing facilities
Trash cans
Safety deposit box
Key access
Fire extinguisher
Carpeted
Iron
Pants press
Key card access
Smoke alarm

Services

Wake up service/Alarm clock
Executive lounge access
Wake-up service

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Clothes rack

Bathroom

Body soap
Free toiletries
Conditioner
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Shower cap
Toilet
Bath
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Bathrobe
Slippers
Shower
Towels
Walk-in shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
Toothbrush

Media & Technology

Satellite channels
TV
Telephone
Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker
Minibar
Bottle of water

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Hand sanitiser

Exclusive services

Free gym access
Concierge services

Kitchen

Coffee machine
Wine glasses
Dining table
Electric kettle

View

Sea view
Garden view
View

Living Area

Sofa
Seating Area
Dining area
Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock
Linen
Cots
Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator

*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 2 pools:

Pool 1

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free

Pool 2

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Chamas Churrascaria Brazilian Restaurant

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Byblos Sur Mer

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Belgian Cafe

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Cho Gao Marina Walk

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Fishmarket

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Selections

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

The Piano Lounge

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

Bayshore

Guests only
No reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Private

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

Free

Internet

Coverage

Entire property

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

Free

Policies

Check-in

Checkin from 15:00
Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout before 12:00

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds available subject to availability at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

Proof of identification such as a passport, UAE ID card or UAE driving license is required upon check-in.