Our pick
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
Dubai, AE
★ 3-star8.6/10204 reviews
0.35 km (0.22 mi) from original
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Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.8Rooms are described as modern and clean, although there were some issues with amenities.
Cleanliness
7.9Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness, with some complaints about an ingrained smell of cigarettes.
Location
9.4Consistently praised for being close to the Mall of the Emirates and metro station.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
Dubai, AE
★ 0-star7.7/101,922 reviews
0.86 km (0.53 mi) from original
Our pick
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
Dubai, AE
★ 3-star8.6/10204 reviews
0.35 km (0.22 mi) from original
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
Dubai, AE
★ 3-star7.1/10666 reviews
0.04 km (0.03 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall8.8
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha6.7
Cleanliness
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall7.9
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha6.2
Location
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall9.4
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha8.3
Service
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall9.3
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha8.2
Food & Breakfast
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall7.9
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha6.7
Amenities & Facilities
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall8.3
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha7.2
Value
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall8.3
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha6.2
The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments amenity advantages
Business centerSun loungers or beach chairs
Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall amenity advantages
Thin carpet in public areas
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 0.82 km.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha: 0.04 km (0.03 mi)
The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments: 0.86 km (0.53 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
8.4/10The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
7.7/10Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
8.6/10City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
7.1/10Rooms
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
8.8Rooms are described as modern and clean, although there were some issues with amenities.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
6.7Large rooms but some have outdated interiors.
Cleanliness
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
7.9Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness, with some complaints about an ingrained smell of cigarettes.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
6.2Issues with bad smell and old equipment during stay.
Location
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
9.4Consistently praised for being close to the Mall of the Emirates and metro station.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
8.3Good location near attractions and services.
Service
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
9.3The staff, including Zaima and Momin, received numerous positive mentions for their helpfulness and friendliness.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
8.2Staff demonstrated outstanding professionalism and hospitality.
Sleep & Noise
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
—City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
—Food & Breakfast
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
7.9Food variety lacks, though the quality is acceptable.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
6.7No specific mentions about food quality.
Amenities & Facilities
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
8.3Facilities are well-maintained, but there were complaints regarding the TV and shower drain.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
7.2Standard amenities but issues reported regarding facilities.
Value
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
—The View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
—Citymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
8.3Desirable for budget travelers, particularly for those exploring the city.
City Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
6.2Perceived expensive for the quality with bad smell noted.
Landmarks
Grand Square Stay Hotel Apartments
سكي دبيThe View Al Barsha Hotel Apartments
سكي دبيCitymax Hotel Al Barsha at the Mall
سكي دبيCity Stay Grand Hotel Apartments - Al Barsha
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