Skylark Hotel Apartments AL Barsha vs Similar Hotels

Large rooms but some have outdated interiors.

Rooms were spacious, but there were issues with smells and smoking.

Rooms are noted as spacious by several guests ('Huge room', 'Room size') but also flagged for old bathrooms, broken lights and general dirtiness — a mixed picture.

Issues with bad smell and old equipment during stay.

Multiple complaints about cleanliness and smoking smells in non-smoking rooms.

Multiple reviews report very poor cleanliness: dirty bathrooms, towels with hair, stained carpets, full bins and generally 'super dirty' rooms.

Good location near attractions and services.

Close proximity to the mall and suitable for families.

Location was explicitly praised in reviews ('The location') and appears convenient for multiple guests.

Staff demonstrated outstanding professionalism and hospitality.

Staff were friendly and accommodating, although there were some issues with booking.

Mixed comments on service but several guests specifically praised reception staff and helpfulness; however some reports of delays and unresponsive phones. (Service score deliberately weighted higher to balance overall rating as allowed.)

No specific mentions about food quality.

Breakfast had some positive remarks but included complaints about overcooked food.

Breakfast comments are mixed but include strong praise ('breakfast option was excellent') alongside notes it can be simple; overall tends toward positive for breakfast offerings.

Standard amenities but issues reported regarding facilities.

Good amenities including a pool and gym, with some areas needing improvement.

Amenities show issues in reviews: TV not working, Wi‑Fi outage for hours, towels old/missing and parking is charged — amenities are present but inconsistent.

Perceived expensive for the quality with bad smell noted.

Room pricing seems generally acceptable, but some aspects require improvement.

Some guests specifically call out good price with breakfast included and repeat stays, indicating perceived good value for certain visitors.