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Jonathan Siqueira 18 months ago
Being our first international trip abroad, we finalized on this hotel after a bit of price research on competitor booking sites & reviews on trip advisor!
We booked a studio room (with breakfast) which is quite a basic one as we wanted to keep more money at hand for shopping and sightseeing! They do have bigger suites too for those who want better & bigger rooms! The bath stall was a bit too small & not very suitable for elderly people to use!
The front desk graciously allowed us to check-in before 12 pm as we reached the hotel quite early around 10 am and their usual checking time is 2 pm.
The room was clean and we'd opted for 2 single beds which we got. We had a direct view to the street & the Al Qudous mosque which is a beautiful sight especially at night.
As we arrived during Ramadan, 3 days before Eid, breakfast was served in our rooms daily. Post that, in the restaurant on the ground floor. The breakfast buffet has plenty of options & was well arranged. The main items do change on a regular basis! The staff tending to the breakfast buffet were always smiling and engaging with us, just wished I'd got their names. We order room service also a couple of times & the food was good, quality & quantity wise!
There is an electric kettle in the room and a fridge! So you can buy your own tea, coffee, milk, fruits, etc and keep for use, for the duration of your stay.
Location:
The hotel is situated in Al Nad and is walking distance from the bus stop & main route. You will find hair dressing saloons for both men & women, restaurants, supermarkets, laundry service & Day To Day shoppees, all at a walking distance from the hotel & you can get taxis from right outside the hotel too. We found the House of Ginger restaurant particularly reasonably priced and visited quite often and ordered delivery too! They offer mostly South Indian menu and Chinese options too!
We found it comparatively cheaper travelling by taxis as they charge about 14 AED. Bus charges 8 AED per person and we were 2 so 16 AED plus the added walk to the bus stop, so you see where I'm going with this.
As the hotel is located in Al Nad, it's quite accessible to the Blue Souk, Al Ittihad Park, Buhaira Corniche, Mega Mall, City Center, etc
People rank hotels based on amenities, cleanliness, room sizes, accessibility, etc. While all these are important factors in choosing the right hotel, I personally feel the staff play a very important role in shaping your hotel stay & the staff here were very courteous, helpful & efficient. Our check-in and check-out were both hassle free! I must say for our first visit abroad this was a great hotel stay & experience & I would definitely recommend Al Maha Regency Hotels & Suites for anyone visiting Sharjah on a budget or otherwise!