VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Dubai hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Located in Academic City, VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City offers a warm welcome with a grocery store and coffee shop. Relax by the outdoor pool, energize at the gym, or explore local attractions with concierge services.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
$55 nightly
$66 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Dining options galore
This hotel serves up culinary delights at its restaurant, cafe, and bar. A full breakfast adds to the gastronomic pleasures awaiting hungry travelers.
Premium sleep comfort
Drift into dreamland on pillowtop mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure sleep perfection at this hotel.

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)

Exceptional
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Classic Double Room Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Classic Double Room Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Double Room Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Classic Twin Room Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Classic Twin Room Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Classic Twin Room Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Classic Twin Room Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Twin Room Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Standard Single Room, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Vogo Executive - King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Vogo Executive - King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Vogo Executive - King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Vogo Executive - King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Vogo Executive - King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Al Ruwayyah First, Dubai

What's nearby

  • American University in the Emirates - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Institute of Management Technology Dubai - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Emirates Aviation University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Burj Khalifa - 19 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) - 24 min drive
  • Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Al Maktoum Intl. Airport (DWC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Khobzah W Fakhara - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silk Route - ‬6 min drive

About this property

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Enjoy your visit to Dubai with a stay at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 125 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2022
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Area rugs in room
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tourism fee is imposed by the city and collected at the property. The fee is AED 20.00 for the first bedroom per night, and increases by AED 20.00 per night for each additional bedroom.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AED 40 per person

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Vogo Plus Academic City Dubai

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City and nearby?

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

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VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Very good

clean, nice, wonderful staff and customer services
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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Destan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love Vogo hotel Dubai 😍😍
Peniasi, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Rajni, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great experience
MST, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best value hotel in academic city

Best value hotel in academic city.
Pramod, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Family friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

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LOREN, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Can be better with food options and room facilities
Anirudh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Mobin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel needs improvements across the board. The looks of it makes it look like a 4*, but the shortcomings makes it 3*
Mohammad Ali, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Very noisy in side the hotel, the room insulation is very very poor, if you want to sleep not your place
Mohamed, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Toilets smelled bad
Ramez, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a nice area.
LaMonica, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Worst hotel ever. We Got a smoking room, the card for elevator/parking never works, the rooms was desusting
Mathias, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay, it was soo comfortable. The restaurant they had in the hotel was affordable, great food. Such a beautiful hotel. Nice workers, they really help you out if you need anything. I will forsure come back again!
sabra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great also many places to walk if you get bored.
Abdullahi, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Bathroom not clean and water leaking
Abdulmounem, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I request early arrival and Expedia acknowledge it but when I reached hotel they told check in is afternoon and room is not vacant and when I told that I will pay more money then they agreed for additional one day more new amount of money and they agree to give room right away This is their promise and commitment and making customer life stressful
Khursheed, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

I got injured in pool area. Unsafe. Got massive bruise on my chest and cut my ring finger with perfusion bleeding. Under shower was SO Slippery. Terrible. So unsafe & poor management. I reported to the management. I am going to write my comments on the Google review. my email: afshin_kas@yahoo.com
Afshin Kasir, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience and quick service
Sean, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice area but you need a car,
BASHIR, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Emergency stay

Stayed during the horrific storm not planned but the hotel were good and helpful room service was nice and they helped me out
Mark, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

They could be more friendly, reception is very rude.
SABBIR, 17-night trip