The Yas Hotel
With a marina on one side and a Formula 1 track on the other, this five-star hotel is Yas Island's flagship property. It's 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi's airport, less than a half mile from the island's golf course and less than a mile from the Ferrari driving school and theme park. The Yas Hotel offers several levels of accommodation, all of which include transport to and from the airport, mood lighting and TV connectivity for your iPod and laptop. Suites also include free Wi-Fi. When you've finished showing off your photos from the day's adventures, you can sample pan-Asian, pan-Arabian, Italian, or seafood from one of Yas' six restaurants. If a dusty day in the desert has left you drained, head down to the full-service spa, modeled on a Turkish hamam, for a massage, or head to the gym for some sauna time.
The Yas Hotel
P.O. Box 131808
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: 011 (+971) 2 656 0000
(Outside the United States and Canada, dial 00 instead of 011)
http://www.theyashotel.com
Radisson Blu
If you've got some unused reward points, or would like to earn more, the Radisson Blu on Yas Island might be right for you. Situated across the street from the Yas Hotel and adjacent to the golf course, Radisson Blu offers airport transfers, free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle to the city center, as well as fishing trips, sunset cruises, and island hopping tours. Rooms look out over the Persian Gulf, the golf course, or the nearby marina. Guests staying in business class rooms and suites receive a complimentary breakfast, tea and snacks during the afternoon, and other perks. Further culinary options include Italian, Persian and global-themed restaurants. For those who prefer staying at the hotel to activities in downtown Abu Dhabi, the Radisson Blu offers a pool, tennis court and gym. For relaxation, guests can hit the spa, which features several options for aromatherapy.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Golf Plaza, Yas Island,
P.O. Box 93725,
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: 011 (+971) 2 656 2000
http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-dubaimarina/location
Park Inn
In Abu Dhabi, "affordable" is a relative term. But for visitors who prefer to splurge on desert excursions and snorkeling tours, rather than on accommodations, Park Inn is a good bet. This hotel is next to the Radisson Blu, so it features similar views, but at a lower cost. Hungry guests can sample international or Mexican cuisine at the hotel's two restaurants, while the Sands pool bar quenches the thirst of swimmers in the outdoor pool.
Park Inn Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
P.O. Box 93725
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Phone: 011 (+971) 2 656 2222
http://www.abudhabi.rezidorparkinn.com/
