![]() ![]() But it's a different story when lounging poolside or eating at the Matinee restaurant.īy the pool, guests are left to fend for themselves with none of the perks that many other hotels in the emirate offer – such as orders for refreshments taken by your lounger or staff assisting guests with towels on sunbeds. Our luggage is also very swiftly delivered to our room. Reception and check-in is on point, with smiling staff swiftly checking us in and providing just the right amount of information about the hotel. ![]() Victor Besa / The NationalĪs a Curio Collection hotel from Hilton, a brand known for its impeccable service, I have high standards for service, but the reality turns out to be a little hit and miss. Warner Bros characters at The WB Abu Dhabi hotel. The use of plastic water bottles in the room is a disappointing discovery. Built-in wardrobes offer ample storage space, and a 55-inch screen television is ideal for movie nights. An extra roll-out bed is brought to our room upon request, and there's plenty of space for this too. Though it's not the biggest hotel bathroom, meaning there's no room for his and hers sinks.Ī huge king-size bed takes up the middle of the room, and there’s a stylish chaise longue. The adjacent bathroom is beautifully decorated in monochromatic tiles with a Hollywood-style dressing mirror and a walk-in shower. There is original WB framed artwork on the wall – in our case cinematic prints from Green Lantern (2011) – and lots of quirky additions including a comic book, Smeg minibar, retro style telephone and Marshall radio. My niece loves being able to sit on the bed and watch the film being screened poolside while her mum and I are getting ready for dinner. We’re staying in an King Artists Room, which sleeps up to three guests and spans 35 square metres with sleek parquet flooring and huge floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the swimming pool. The roomĪ king room at The WB Abu Dhabi, which features original WB framed artwork on the wall. Yas Mall is nearby for shopping, dining and cinema options, as are Yas Bay and Yas Marina – both of which offer a choice of unique restaurants with waterfront views. Guests enjoy free access to the park, and its hundreds of attractions and rides are split across several zones where themes run from Gotham City to Bedrock River.Įntertainment is a key factor at this hotel and all guests get entry to one of Yas Island’s theme parks for each night of their stay. On Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the hotel is less than 100 steps from Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi – we counted. Inside, an all-white marblelike animated mural behind the check-in desk depicts scenes from the entertainment company's history, and guests lounge around on comfortable-looking sofas and chairs – many of them watching towering digital pillars that display revolving content, from animations to film clips, all created by Warner Bros.Ĭheck-in is quick and, despite our early arrival, our room is ready so we head straight to the fifth floor. Pulling up outside the entranceway, just beside a blacked-out Batmobile, we leave the car with the valet staff, pass a trolley piled high with luggage from various Warner Bros' characters and head through the hotel’s revolving doors. Passing the bright orange sofa and fountain from the opening credits of hit nineties-sitcom Friends adds another dose of excitement, this time from my sister who is also checking in with us. My 10-year-old niece is joining me for this stay and her excitement levels are high as we drive towards the entrance. The Overlook rooftop lounge is an adults-only space perfect for parents wanting some downtime. The National headed to Yas Island to find out exactly what's in store for travellers checking in. ![]() Located steps away from Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi – the world's largest indoor theme park – The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton promises guests an animated stay in the UAE capital. The world’s first and only Warner Bros hotel opened in Abu Dhabi in 2021 with a star-studded launch featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many more much-loved characters from Warner Bros’ vast entertainment dynasty. ![]()
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