The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

For two, I would focus on the balcony and an evening left free after dinner. A sea view is a specific category choice to settle in the booked room name.

I’d ask for

A Premium Sea View if I want the sea to remain part of the room.

Worth knowing

For a spa visit together, reserve the treatment and the time you want to spend on it before travelling.

With small children, choose the bed arrangement before the view. A 2-bedroom suite separates bedtimes. A room with 2 queens may work when everyone wants to share one space.

I’d ask for

The children’s ages, category occupancy and any cot in the confirmation.

Worth knowing

Rooms with 2 queens do not permit a rollaway bed. Settle the arrangement for the children’s ages before booking.

With friends, I would look at a 2-bedroom suite for sharing the sitting room. Settle who sleeps where before choosing the group’s dining table, especially if anyone prefers a room alone.

I’d ask for

A suite with a king and 2 queens if that is the right arrangement.

Worth knowing

The Two Bedroom Ocean Suite permits up to 5 guests. Confirm the actual sleeping arrangement before counting an extra place.

Alone, I would come for time by the sea and exercise, with one dinner at the hotel. A Superior is enough when the room mainly serves as a base between days.

I’d ask for

A room positioned for my planned outings and a balcony I will use.

Worth knowing

If squash is part of the plan, settle court availability before arranging other appointments.