Villaggio Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi

This polished hotel is 5 km from Mangrove National Park, and 7 km from both Abu Dhabi beach and the Corniche coastal road.The upscale rooms are set in 15 clusters with shared rooftop pools, and offer minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities, desks and luxe linens; some add sitting areas. Suites offer separate dining rooms; upgraded suites include living rooms with sofas. Room service is available 24/7. Parking is free. There's a bar, plus 5 trendy restaurants, including a rooftop Italian eatery. Other amenities include a gym, a sauna and an outdoor pool, as well as a tranquil cafe with a fountain.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Paid breakfast
• Free parking
• Outdoor pool
• Air-conditioned