VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

4-star hotel in Academic City

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Reception
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Restaurant
Vogo Executive - King Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Al Ruwayyah First, Dubai
  • Place, American University in the Emirates
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Emirates Aviation University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubai (DXB-Dubai Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Vogo Executive - King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dubai

Academic City stay.Your stay at this Academic City hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of American University in the Emirates and S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai. Also, Emirates Aviation University is within 2 miles (3 km) and Zayed University is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

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

4-star hotel in Academic City
VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dubai hotel.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2022
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AED 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AED 40 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Vogo Plus Academic City Dubai

Frequently asked questions

How close is VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City to the airport?

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City is 14.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City on Mar 14, 2026 start from CA $65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of AED 40 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City have a pool?

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City features an outdoor pool.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City to downtown Dubai?

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City is 12.5 mi away from Dubai.

VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 116 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Khursheed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

PTS Abeer, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, nice, wonderful staff and customer services
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy in side the hotel, the room insulation is very very poor, if you want to sleep not your place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MST

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad Ali

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Hotel needs improvements across the board. The looks of it makes it look like a 4*, but the shortcomings makes it 3*
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mobin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, a bit distant and away from town, but good facilities and Mr Mahendra at the Garden restaurant was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taiseer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Abdulmounem

Disliked: Amenities
Bathroom not clean and water leaking
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhrob

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rajni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good convenient location for Myriad student accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Abdulmounem

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Living

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Living

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Living

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best value hotel in academic city

Best value hotel in academic city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tej

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025