XVA Art Hotel

Unforgettable stay. I was literally staying in an art piece

Everything! The location, the decor, the cleanliness, the art gallery, the trees in the courtyards, the rooftop, the cafe, the bed, the staff. There were no windows to the outside in my room, number 7. Some natural light and fresh air would be nice.

2. Some artworks are there in the lobby form resident artists. 3. Balconies for outside setting. 4. Good local restaurants 2 minutes walk. 5. Big m9sque nearby. 6. Cornish walk nearby. 7. Quite. 1. Car park is like 200 meters walk..!

Pleasant surroundings No issues found

There was a lot to explore in the location. It made for a great weekend.

Love the decor, the old world charm. This is a property I return to. The ac and fan in the room are great! Love the old trees in the courtyard. I dont like the menu or that there is no provision for parking.

We truly liked this hotel very much. It feels special from the moment you enter. The artistic design gives it personality, and the quiet courtyard creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The hotel has real character and charm. It feels authentic and peaceful, very different from large modern chain hotels. If you are looking for something with soul and individuality rather than luxury uniformity, this place is a great choice. Our room was comfortable and a good size. The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was clean and pleasant. Breakfast is simple but healthy and enough to start the day well. The location is excellent and very convenient for exploring the historic area. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay. We would gladly stay here again.

beautiful, peaceful place

We were turned away saying there is no room. I don't know why the waiter did it but then we found rooms were available on booking.com and they apologized saying there was miscommunication. The room did not have a window and although comfortable, I would not pay USD 150 for such a room.

Beautiful hotel in the midst of old Dubai. Excellent service. Very clean.

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Beautiful, pleasant and soulful ? Nothing

At the time we checked in, I realized that the neighborhood was under construction so it was quite a hassle strolling around the area. Nevertheless, it’s still my favorite courtyard hotel.

The hotel is in a historic area and close to the souks. I felt very safe as a solo traveller. The staff could'nt be friendlier and hospitable and helpful and informative. During the heat of the day, it was nice to return and lounge about in the communial areas. There's a lot of secluded areas with art displays. The restaurant served delicious food and I can recommend the Cucumber gazpacho. There's no drop off zone close to the hotel. I would suggest that people reference Peet's coffee shop as the closest area for drop off. I also think a gold cart would make it easier for picking up guests with luggage. Their solution is having staff come and walk with the luggage from the closest point.

Extremely attentive staff, wonderful setting and lovely, comfy rooms. If you’re wanting to stay in Dubai, but get a sense of what it was once like before the glitz and glamour arrived, this is the hotel for you. The breakfasts are great, the food is reasonably priced outside of this and you’re walkable to some excellent restaurants nearby. I couldn’t recommend this place more. I am dropping a mark because they need to update their arrival instructions. There is restoration work being done to the old town of Dubai and therefore it is no longer possible to arrive in the way they suggest. It should be simple enough to update the arrival point and create a map for guests to use to get there. I do find it surprising that this hasn’t been done. Easy fix that would ensure the check-in process is smooth.

The staff were very helpful and provided excellent service. The building has a quiet charm with traditional style courtyards and levels. Plenty of areas for relaxation and socialising with day beds and lounges throughout the communal areas. Simple but tasty breakfast. The hardest beds in existence (and I like a firm mattress). Challenging access for those with mobility issues. The inconvenience of dragging luggage a considerable distance from the road. Located in the middle of a construction site, so ongoing noise and all but one entry points from neighbourhood blocked off.

Our fourth time in the hotel in the past several years, we really continue to enjoy this hotel. Our first room was a little tight under a wind tower, with no place really to hang our dress clothing, no window and a bit stuffy and we switched rooms, enjoying the second room much more (as we have enjoyed several other rooms in the hotel). We love the courtyards and the upper balcony for relaxing. The staff really accommodate our needs. The breakfast is superb, beautiful, tasty, generous, regional food. In the modern Dubai, a stay here is a step back in time. There are several nice places to eat nearby. It is a great walk to the waterfront and the nearby souks. We will likely stay again on our next visit. The district is undergoing a makeover, making most of the streets closed. It's extremely quiet as nothing is going on. Only one way to access the hotel.

It’s authenticity and beautiful courtyards. The noise of the construction work

Everything was great at XVA. You will not be disappointed.

Lovely, artsy grounds Rooftop acccess Hard to find at first, small entrance to hotel