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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi vs Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Abu Dhabi — score, location, comfort and price.
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Southern Sun Abu Dhabi and Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown in Abu Dhabi: neck and neck, shaped by two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Low confidence
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Abu Dhabi — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi (78.21/100) and Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown (80.62/100) are separated by just 2.41 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
Choose Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Southern Sun Abu Dhabi | Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 89.50 | 89.50 |
| Value | 75.33 | 71.28 |
| Location | 75.50 | 88.89 |
| Comfort | 81.00 | 81.00 |
| Services | 65.00 | 70.00 |
| Overall | 78.21 | 80.62 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Dead heat on Reputation — less than a point apart.
Value: Southern Sun Abu Dhabi takes Value by 4.05 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown takes Location by 13.39 points — noticeably ahead.
Comfort: Dead heat on Comfort — less than a point apart.
Services: Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown takes Services by 5 points — slightly ahead.
Price
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
EUR 42
Deluxe Room Twin Beds Non Smoking
Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown
EUR 46
Superior Twin Room
Facilities
Both hotels
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPrivate ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Free parking
Only Mercure Abu Dhabi Downtown
Parking on siteSpa