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Barcelo Al Jaddaf vs Reflections Hotel

Both are in Dubai, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★Dubai International Financial Centre

Barcelo Al Jaddaf

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
2.0
Score by category
4 of 7
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Hotel★★★★Dubai International Financial Centre

Reflections Hotel

Guest rating
6.8 Okay
Location score
2.1
Score by category
1 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Barcelo Al Jaddaf

It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 210 m apart.

Choose Barcelo Al Jaddaf if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a big hotel with more facilities
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Reflections Hotel if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Barcelo Al Jaddaf better than Reflections Hotel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.8)+1.3
  2. 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2014)+11y
  4. 4Offers an airport transfer
  5. 59 more listed amenities (29 vs 20)+9
  6. 6Has a gym
  7. 7A larger hotel with more facilities (365 vs 100 rooms)×3.7

Why is Reflections Hotel better than Barcelo Al Jaddaf?

  1. 1200 m closer to public transport−200 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (3,496 vs 1,658), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
  3. 3Has an on-site restaurant
  4. 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
  5. 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (100 vs 365 rooms)−265

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Barcelo Al JaddafReflections Hotel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.1 +1.3 6.8
Location 2.0 2.1
Facilities 9.2 +2.5 6.7
Families 1.0 1.0
Spa & wellness 9.5 +0.5 9.0
Beach access 2.3 +0.4 1.9
Public transport 3.0 4.1 +1.1
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.1 +1.3 6.8
Guest rating 8.1 +1.3 6.8
Number of reviews 1,658 3,496 +1,838
Rank in Dubai top 52% +38% top 90%
Location
Location score 2.0 2.1
Distance to Dubai International Financial Centre centre 4.3 km 4.3 km
To the beach 2.3 km −110 m 2.4 km
To public transport 1.5 km 1.2 km −200 m
To the airport 6.0 km 5.8 km
Restaurants within 500 m 13 18 +5
Sights within 1 km 0 0
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +1★ ★★★★
Rooms 365 100
Floors 13 13
Newest building or renovation 2025 +11y 2014
Listed amenities 29 +9 20
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 12:00 12:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Parking ✓ ✓
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ ✓
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
24-hour room service ✓ ✓
Swimming pool ✓ ✓
Spa ✓ ✓
Sauna ✓ ✓
Steam room ✓ ✓
Massage ✓ ✓
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Nightclub ✓ –
Wheelchair accessible ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Balcony ✓ –
Minibar ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ –
Restaurant – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      210 m apart

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      Barcelo Al Jaddaf or Reflections Hotel: common questions

      Which is better, Barcelo Al Jaddaf or Reflections Hotel?

      Barcelo Al Jaddaf leads in 4 of 7 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Reflections Hotel is stronger in public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Barcelo Al Jaddaf or Reflections Hotel?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Barcelo Al Jaddaf is 2.3 km from the nearest beach; Reflections Hotel is 2.4 km.

      How far apart are Barcelo Al Jaddaf and Reflections Hotel?

      The two hotels are 210 m apart in a straight line.

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      Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score