Yas Island and Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Wanted to head off to Yas Waterworld for the long weekend Thursday, Friday and Saturday as I had a complimentary stay at the Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi (received by one of the kind sources). Unfortunately, Yas Waterworld didn't seem to be happening with the sleeping in and the fact that they close at 4 pm on Wednesdays to prepare for the ladies night which happens right after.

With prior reservations made, I call the hotel reservations around 3.30 pm to inform I am on the way and to hold on to the room. We arrive at Yas Viceroy at 6.00 pm to find out the lobby and check in queues buzzing with guests. It took me a few minutes to realize that there were more than a handful of guests waiting for rooms for over 2 hours. We were also informed that it would take approximately 1 1/2 hours to have the room ready. We decided to scoot off for a drive and a stop at Ikea until the hotel got their act together. 

We finally received a call from the hotel at 8.00 pm, which is 5 hours after the standard check in time. Upon check in I casually asked if we will be compensated any way, with a late check out, complimentary meal etc., to which the reply was a curt 'we will try'!

Yas Island has a lovely mixed bag of entertainment and dining options to offer from entertainment, dining, and very soon shopping with the Yas Mall. More information at - http://www.yasisland.ae

We decided to stay away from the hotels and head over to Stars and Bars located next to the Abu Dhabi Marine & Yatch Club. The venue can be made a lot more cozier and the food can be improved and it is definitely not a budget venue as some reviews claim it to be. Overall a very nice venue to unwind as long as one sticks to the basic fish & chips, sandwiches and burgers and they do justice to beverages. 

Party of 3:
Cheese Nachos AED 46
Chicken Tacos AED 54

Chicken Gorgonzo AED 65

Lemon Mint AED 30x2

Bull Frog AED 50

Heineken Bottle AED 30

Grape & Mint Shisha AED 60

Water AED 30x2

Extra Salsa & Jalopenos AED 12    
Total Bill AED 393

Cuisine         : American, Tex-Mex 

Location       : Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Contact No.  : 02 5650101
Website        : www.facebook.com/StarsNBarsAbuDhabi / www.starsnbars.ae

There quality of the breakfast at Yas Viceroy too seem to have deteriorated slightly and the valet was yet another nightmare. Our vehicle was handed over to us almost after and hour of waiting and there were others who were waiting  beyond that. No apologies, no complimentary extras and confused staff, we were happy not to extend our stay.  

*Team Traveller UAE