Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights

1) The room was tiny, with just a narrow strip of a window. 2) Early check-in was available for 100 AED. I arrived around 5 AM, and there's a Costco in the lobby, so I grabbed a coffee and waited until a little past 9 AM to check in. 3) The hotel's facilities are quite new. There are several USB charging ports, and since I brought a multi-head USB cable, my universal travel adapter wasn't needed here. 4) There were no disposable slippers or dental kits. They provided 2-in-1 shampoo/shower gel and hand soap, but I didn't use them as I brought my own travel toiletries, a quick-dry swimming towel from Decathlon, and soft, lightweight foldable slippers. 5) There was a kettle, but I brought my own travel kettle. A hairdryer was provided, but I brought my own quick-dry hair wrap. 6) The Western breakfast was filling, but the taste was just okay—neither good nor bad. Hot water was available for Lipton tea bags. 7) There's construction happening around the hotel, but it wasn't disruptive. Within a 20-minute walk, there are several good restaurants, including Chinese options. 8) The hotel is in the Barsha Heights area, not too far from Jumeirah Beach, but a bit of a distance from downtown attractions like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. I chose this place because it was affordable, and the price matched the overall hotel quality. My UnionPay card couldn't be used at the hotel front desk, but it worked for all other expenses, including taxis.

I really like this hotel and have stayed here several times. The service is excellent and the staff are friendly.