Since we have been locked down, isolated and quarantined in 2020, traveling to another country is not really a good idea at the moment. It's a good thing hotels in the United Arab Emirates have started opening once again and accepting guests with lots of discounts. This is Staycation 2020 and beyond. For my first hotel staycation review, let us go to Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.
Just last weekend, me and my best friend celebrated her birthday in Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. This is a five-star hotel resort located in Vienna street, Ras Al Khaimah. The hotel is simply majestic. The structure is Arabic heritage inspired. There are two pools, one family pool and one lap pool. In front of that is a private beach access exclusive for Waldorf Astoria guests. The rooms are huge. The facade is grandiose. The safety and security? well, it's cleanstay as indicated on the seal of every door of the hotel. I can list more of the best things in Waldorf but let me summarize it in my top 5. And since the world it is still the pandemic state, the water activities have been limited or none at all but you will never ran out of things to do in this hotel.
Here's my top five favorites about Waldorf Astoria Hotel RAK.
5. Staff. From the security guard, to concierge, to room service and bell boy's, all of them are courteous, welcoming and joyful and that warms my heart as a guest (an average person) being welcomed whatever your race is or color or economic status, no feeling of discrimination at all.
4. Safety, hygiene and security. The security guard is very careful of who to let in and out of the hotel and making sure everyone is checked of their temperature. Reaching the entrance, the bell boys are all well uniformed and wearing masks. There are a lot of sanitizers around the hotel. Even the ball pen used for signing in the reception has been sanitized.
3. Amenities and vanity kit. Salvatorre Ferragamo body cream, body wash, hair wash, hair moisturizer and soap, what else can you ask for?
2. Sea view room. When you feel highly favored, the Lord moves in surprising ways. Since it's my best friend's birthday, i requested for a sea view room and voila, they gave in to my request not mentioning the welcome room arrangement and free surprise birthday cake at 3:00 p.m. What's included in the room? Your own nespresso, a huge HDTV (2 of them) and unlimited water supply. There is a separate princess closet as if you are Belle, combing your hair while staring at the huge mirror. My favorite is the cleopatra seat and a mini office setup and small coffee table setup. Outside the balcony, you get to admire the sunset (not able to see the sunrise, we woke up late) while sitting in a huge rattan chair.
1. Food. If there is more superlative than superb, then that is how I would describe the food in Waldorf Astoria. Breakfast is the best but Risotto and octopus tentacle in Azure Restaurant are a must try.
So, those are my top five favorites in Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Ras Al Khaimah. Our staycation in Waldorf Astoria RAK is indeed a five star experience. But if there is a higher star rating, I would definitely give this hotel an 8 star.
