Inspired
by the legendary traveller and explorer,
Marco Polo, the Hotel welcomes you to
a journey of exotic dimensions where
the East meets West and service exceeds
expectations. Marco Polo was the first
European of his times to have explored
the vast regions of Asia and introduced
trade links between the two continents.
The same spirit of adventure and entrepreneurial
acumen permeates every level of the
Marco Polo Hotel. Trade and business
has gone hand in hand with great times
and good cuisine with Marco Polo. And
true to tradition, Marco Polo Hotel
is geared to serve the modern businessman,
while catering to his varied needs of
entertainment and good food.
Accommodation:
Marco Polo has 128 well appointed rooms
including 12 suites. All rooms have
private bath/shower, individually controlled
air-conditioning, 26-channel TV, international
direct dial telephone, daily valet laundry,
daily newspaper, a personalised safe
box, mini bar and 24-hour room service.
Awaiting
the weary traveller are international
standard luxury rooms, quick and efficient
room service and a team of friendly
and responsive staff. This smooth as
silk system is further enhanced by an
array of speciality restaurants from
Tex Mex to Indian to Continental and
Filipino, as well as Chinese. The silken
touch, whether it be a friendly greeting,
or a well appointed room, or simply
attention to detail, is visible at all
levels, at all times. Marco Polo Hotel
will spare no effort to ensure you have
a memorable stay in Dubai.
The silk
route to great times at the Marco Polo
Hotel starts with none other than the
famous El Rancho El Rancho is a true
South of the border Tex Mex restaurant.
The ambience is authentically of a Frontier
town and serves the most talked about
Margaritas in town. The restaurant boasts
a large watering hole and equally spacious
dining area. One of the key attractions
of El Rancho is the live entertainment
by some of the most popular bands in
the region. It is one of the better
known hot spots in town, where you can
dance till the wee hours of the morning.
So, if you're upto a jalapeno- style'
evening, there isn't a better place
to opt for. Situated on the Mezzanine
floor, it is open from 7 p.m. to 3 am.,
everyday.
This
is the 24-hour coffee shop that offers
a gastronomic journey around the world.
Set in an airy and well lit ambience
with stained glass windows and quiet
and efficient service, The Explorer
is a favourite with most guests. Here
you will find everything from a choice
of pasta to rice and curry, to steaks,
sandwiches, pastries, mini meals and
symptous desserts. The Explorer is the
ideal place to browse through your newspaper
or enjoy the picturesque view of swaying
palms and green lawns while you relish
your breakfast or high-tea. The coffee
shop is on the ground floor and is open
round the clock.
This
is a typical English pub serving a variety
of international beverages and standard
pub fare. In season, game dishes are
also available. The warm ambience is
enlivened by the resident band that
plays every evening. A cozy corner of
town that is a favourite of many residents
and frequent guests. The Fox & Hounds
is on the ground floor and is open from
12 noon to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Bombay
Brasserie takes you on a travel in time
to the splendors of the Mughal courts.
This
traditional Indian restaurant lays out
an authentic spread fit for royalty.
Live entertainment adds the right touch
to make it an evening both memorable
and immensely pleasurable. This fine
restaurant is situated at the lobby
level and is a perfect setting for a
truly Indian Experience. The Bombay
Brasserie is open every night from 7
p.m. till midnight.
Journey
East on the wings of the swan to the
heartland of China. This speciality
restaurant offers authentic Chinese
cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner.
The setting is exotic and the fare is
highly acclaimed. It is ideal for a
quiet business lunch or an evening out
with friends. The Wild Swans has more
than 12 different soups from the Beijing,
Cantonese and Schezwan areas. To complement
the soup, the chef will prepare the
meal of your dreams. You can be sure
it will be an experience unlike any
other Chinese meal you have ever had.
Wild Swans is situated on the mezzanine
floor and is open from 12 noon to 3
p.m. and 7.30 p.m. till midnight.
Here
you'll find all the fun, laughter and
joy of a little piece of Philippines.
A variety of Filipino favourites goes
down well with the contagious rhythms
that roll out from the band. Enjoy live
entertainment every night from 9.30
p.m. to 2.30 am. This night club is
on the ground floor.
To assist
the travelling businessman, Marco Polo
offers a range of business facilities
from speedy airport transfers to upgraded
amenities in rooms. To support you with
an office away from office, there is
a fully equipped
Business Centre which includes meeting
rooms and secretarial assistance. Marco
Polo is also ideal for conferences and
banquets. The famous Jaipur Ballroom
is the largest in its class with a seating
capacity of over 250. It is a much sought
after venue for regional conferences,
product launches, weddings and cocktail
parties. The ballroom can be partitioned
to accommodate smaller groups.
