We booked this guest house as we really did not fancy staying in a large chain hotel and we are glad we did. The hotel is situated in the old Bastakiya area of town, in a pedestrianised area which makes it a small oasis of calm in a frantic, bustling area. The members of staff who work there are very... more

Dubai is a funny city. I'm suprised it has such a hyped reputation to be honest. It mostly seems to be full of souless new builds - and the building sites are literally on every street - with the exception of this area! Give the city another 10 years and it might be ready. Anyway I digress...We chose not to... more

We stayed at the Orient Guest House for my 40th Birthday and it was fab.It's a traditional style and not simply another faceless hotel.The breakfast was lovely and the hotel is in a great location near the creek,museum & souks. Would also recommend the Bastakia Nights restaurant nearby for the food - ask for a private dining room! Staff at... more

This was a nice little place to stay. Great location. Great service. The only problem was the lack of continuous hot water for a shower. It would start out fine but would run cold after a bit - never enough for a whole shower. (Certainly not enough to wash your hair, ladies.) It seems to be a simple enough problem... more

We have just spent three wonderful nights at the Charming Orient. In a nutshell : Location - 10/10. Surrounded by Souks,Museums, the Creek and all the beuatiful buildings now run as cafes and galleries in the Bastakyia Quarter we are so glad we spent the first half of our trip here before heading to the glitzy beach resorts Rooms/Amenities -... more

Just got back from holiday, which included a 3 night stop-over in Dubai. The Orient Guest House was the perfect place for us to stay. Our room was very spacious, nicely furnished and generally very clean. Also being set back from the road, was very quiet. My only moan about the room, was the hot water, which ran out very... more

I booked the Orient for 5 nightson the reviews I had read and to be honest it did have a few faults. The reception was quite unhelpfull as regards tours and took numerous visits before he would give me any information, even just a bus timetable! Breakfast was eggs---fried, scrambled or ommlette. STONE COLD EVERY DAY! There was no cereal... more

If you are like me and, wherever possible, stay in a four star, historical, boutique hotel, then the Orient Guest House is for you. The Bastakiya historical quarter, where the Guest House is located, is very nice, although perhaps a little too "Vogue Living". Since restoration, it lacks the centuries old authenticity of (say) the medinas of the cities of... more

We just returned from 2 nights in Dubai. This accommodation is perfectly located in the Bastaykiya area and has a lovely traditional feel. It is a short walk from the textile souks and you can catch a boat across the creek to the spice and gold souks for just 1 Dhr. Our room was large, with a very comfortable bed,... more