Convenient location
Nearby supermarkets, restaurants, shops and attractions make everyday errands and exploring straightforward.
Chelsea Plaza Hotel
Al Jafiliya
Chelsea Plaza Hotel in Al Jafiliya is an older city hotel with large rooms, several bars and clubs, a gym and an outdoor pool. Reviews point to convenient access to shops, supermarkets and restaurants, while the sports bar and live-singing club give nightlife-focused guests something to do on site.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
3,500 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Helpful staff
Many guests describe the staff as polite and accommodating, with some reports of quick help when problems were raised.
Large rooms
Several reviews mention spacious rooms, with some guests also reporting good views.
Pool access
The outdoor pool is described as attractive and regularly cleaned, though one review says it is for adults only.
Early check-in
One guest arriving at 10:30am had a room ready by 11am despite the stated 2pm check-in.
Sports bar
The sports bar stays open until 3am and has screens for sports plus pool tables.
Tips for a Better Visit
Prioritise sleep. If you need quiet, reconsider booking: guests heard club music until 3am even from rooms on the fourth floor.
Check status. Confirm the hotel’s operating status and name before paying, as a recent review reported renovation and a possible LUXE HOTEL rebrand.
Confirm refunds. Before paying in advance, get the cancellation and refund process in writing because several guests reported serious delays.
Family caution. Families should note that one review says the pool is adults-only, while repeated reports describe music late into the night.
Check parking. If using valet parking, inspect the car before and after handover; one guest reported scratches and advised against letting guards drive it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Satwa Roundabout
Al Jafiliya, Dubai
Popular Mentions
philipino club
The club is mentioned for live singing and free entry for party-focused visitors.
rooftop bar
One guest highlighted the rooftop bar for its views and relaxed atmosphere.
buffet breakfast
One review praised the buffet breakfast for its broad range of options.
beef chilly fry
A restaurant review specifically praised the beef chilly fry.
Common Concerns
Late-night noise
Club and bar music is repeatedly reported until 3am or later, sometimes loud enough to vibrate furniture and disrupt sleep.
Outdated rooms
Reviews describe old furniture, worn bathrooms, mould, faulty toilets and other maintenance problems.
Booking disruption
Several guests reported cancellations or forced departures followed by difficulty contacting the hotel or receiving refunds.
Room-entry error
One guest reported staff entering the wrong room with a master key and shouting about checkout.
Valet damage
A guest reported scratches after a valet guard parked the car without applying the handbrake.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 dirham
Drink
“Drink start 40 dirham with snacks and soda included in it”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
Chelsea Plaza Hotel in Al Jafiliya is an older city hotel whose strongest practical advantages are its access to nearby shops, supermarkets, restaurants and attractions, plus large rooms in some stays. On site, guests can use the outdoor pool, visit the sports bar to watch games and play pool, or try the Filipino club’s live singing. The staff are a real bright spot in many reviews: guests describe them as welcoming, polite and accommodating.
One six-night guest received a room ready at 11am despite a 2pm check-in, while another said a faulty toilet was fixed within five minutes. Breakfast opinions are sharply divided, ranging from a good buffet to “one of the worst” hotel breakfasts, so keep expectations measured. The major catch is noise.
Multiple guests heard club or bar music until 3am or 4am, sometimes with vibrating furniture, and even rooms advertised as away from the clubs were not quiet. Rooms are often described as clean but dated, with recurring complaints about bathrooms, hot water, mould, air-conditioning and faulty fixtures. A recent review reported renovation and a LUXE HOTEL name, with another month expected before full operation; verify the current status, booking and refund arrangements before paying.
Families and light sleepers should be especially cautious, and valet parking has also drawn a damage complaint.