How Axel worksAxel $112 a night vs $189 on Expedia at Oryx Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $77 a night less (41%). Seen Oct 8.
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4-star hotel · Danat Hotels & Resorts · Zayed the First Street, Khalidiya Area, Abu Dhabi
ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out
Hotels in Abu DhabiAn older, value-focused 4-star city hotel near the Corniche
7.6/10
A good-value Corniche base with spacious rooms, but dated interiors.
Oryx is an older 4-star city hotel in Khalidiya, and we'd pick it for space and location rather than polished surroundings. Corniche Beach is a short walk away, with restaurants and supermarkets nearby. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the roomy accommodation, comfortable beds and generally friendly staff. The rooftop pool, gym and Fado Irish Pub give it more usefulness than a basic overnight stop.
The main compromise is age: recent reviews across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor describe dated furniture and bathrooms. Breakfast divides opinion, and some guests report slow housekeeping requests, although the broader cleanliness picture is positive. We'd choose it for a practical city break, but skip it if fresh interiors, consistently slick service or a beachfront-resort atmosphere matter most.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$112 a night with Axel against $189 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $77 a night less (41%).
Deluxe room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$77/night less than Expedia (41%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$173 a night with Axel against $189 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $16 a night less (8%).
Deluxe room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$16/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$117 a night with Axel against $189 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $72 a night less (38%).
Deluxe room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$72/night less than Expedia (38%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$117 a night with Axel against $151 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $34 a night less (22%).
Deluxe room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$34/night less than Expedia (22%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$219 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $112 a night vs $189 on Expedia at Oryx Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $77 a night less (41%). Seen Oct 8.
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A good-value Corniche base with spacious rooms, but dated interiors. An older, value-focused 4-star city hotel near the Corniche, scored for what it is.
Oryx is an older 4-star city hotel in Khalidiya, and we'd pick it for space and location rather than polished surroundings. Corniche Beach is a short walk away, with restaurants and supermarkets nearby. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the roomy accommodation, comfortable beds and generally friendly staff. The rooftop pool, gym and Fado Irish Pub give it more usefulness than a basic overnight stop.
The main compromise is age: recent reviews across Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor describe dated furniture and bathrooms. Breakfast divides opinion, and some guests report slow housekeeping requests, although the broader cleanliness picture is positive. We'd choose it for a practical city break, but skip it if fresh interiors, consistently slick service or a beachfront-resort atmosphere matter most.
Best for: Value-minded city explorers; Travelers wanting spacious rooms; Corniche beach visits
Watch out for: Dated furniture and bathrooms; Mixed breakfast feedback; Occasional housekeeping delays
Location: Walkable to Corniche Beach, with restaurants and supermarkets nearby.
Rooms: Spacious and comfortable, but dated furnishings and bathrooms recur in reviews.
Cleanliness: Generally positive recent feedback, with occasional housekeeping lapses.
Service: Staff often earn praise; request handling is less consistent.
Amenities: Rooftop pool, gym, spa, restaurant and Fado Irish Pub.
Fees and surprises: Expedia lists free valet parking; breakfast and extra beds can cost extra.
Axel's opinion of Oryx Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Oryx Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $112 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $189 a night on Expedia | $77 a night less (41%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $173 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $189 a night on Expedia | $16 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $117 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $189 a night on Expedia | $72 a night less (38%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $117 a night · refundable · Deluxe room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $151 a night on Expedia | $34 a night less (22%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $219 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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