Lotus Hotel - Dubai, United Arab Emirates     

The room was not very clean. there was a bad smell in the room.The toilet was out of order. The food was not at all good. just the location was suitable.

My wife and I stayed in Lotus for four days in March; it was our second visit this year. Not quite as good as the first stay. The room - 2nd floor, facing the street - is a bit on the small side and a bit worn. The bed was just OK; the mini-bar leaked (fixed). The closets are adequate for two, but are not very deep (same problem with our other room). You cannot put a suit, dress, or shirt in the closet without turning it a bit sideways; not a major problem, but not great either. Room had a king sized bed, desk, bureau, TV, small table and one chair. The pool on the roof is small; OK for cooling off, but you're not going to do laps. There is also a jaccuzzi, some loungers and a bar. Not too big, but OK. The reception staff tries, but is a bit under-trained. Had a scare as they misplaced our passports (kept overnight); took about 30 minutes to locate them; recommend collect your passports as soon as possible. Did not use the bar, but there were a small number of prostitutes hanging around the small lobby at night. Bellboy services were indifferent; asked to get a taxi in 20 minutes; when we got to reception, no taxt (didn't even try). We did not have many problems with taxis at Lotus, but some of the taxis we got were "private" taxis (guy with a car/van moonlighting; no meter, agree to the price before you take the trip). We haven't had problems with private taxis, but there could be problems. Overall an OK stay. The price is competitive with other mid-range 4* hotels in Dubai. The place is a bit worn, reception mediocre, but if you have business or want to be in the Rigga Road area, it's adequate (as long as you are not expecting the "Dubai luxury experience."