The Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel is located in central Abu Dhabi, with views of the Corniche promenade. The hotel offers spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi and a choice of restaurants. Choose between the neatly furnished guest rooms and suites, each of which has a modern private bathroom and air conditioning. Facilities at the hotel include an international restaurant, a nightclub, bar and Arabian themed entertainment venue. The Howard Johnson Diplomat Hotel is within easy reach of the city’s top business centers and shopping malls. Abu Dhabi International Airport is a 30 minute drive away.

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Howard Johnson
Hotel chain/brand
Howard Johnson

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Halal, Buffet

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Errol
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    what i like in this property is the people who work inside, They are very professional and very hospitable. their service are very exceptional. Mr Kudra so very helpful.
  • Cassio
    Brazil Brazil
    Spacious room, very comfortable bed and sofa! Reception and Staff were gentle since first contact, responded all of our requests. Hotel well located, centered to all main points of the city. We are extremely thankful for the reception team and...
  • Tchuenté
    France France
    Very confortable stay spent at this hotel. Very well located near restaurants and shops. The room was clean and the service team was pretty profesionnal willing to please me as they can. They gave me free late check out so I had the time to visit...
  • Okoumpan
    Canada Canada
    Very good attitude by the staff. I was late to check in and my request was well handled. The paid breakfast is well worth the money. All complimentary amenities were plentiful and the room was clean. Location was good and the room was spacious.
  • Blenard
    Albania Albania
    The second time I stayed at this hotel and I might say the location is very central and the room staff were very polite and always going beyond to help.
  • Tariq
    Pakistan Pakistan
    Great Experience!!! Will be visiting soon. The staff is very cooperative especially Mr. Naeem has a great personality and is very helpful...
  • Tarig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location Services Staff are very helpful and cooperative
  • Mohamed
    India India
    Room cleaning was good by Adheel, good communication and friendly, care . Thanks for cleaning person
  • Ramy
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    I recently stayed at howardjhonson and had a fantastic experience! The staff were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a free upgrade to a deluxe room, which was...
  • Anish
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Standard room with decent number of room aminities

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Diplomat Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Downtown

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Russian
  • Filipino
  • Urdu

House rules

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Downtown takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
AED 100 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
AED 100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please that guest are required to provide Original Physical Emirate ID (Passport or Drivers License UAE) before they can be allowed to check in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Downtown of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

It's possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

FAQs about Howard Johnson by Wyndham Abu Dhabi Downtown