VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City

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Restaurant
Vogo Executive - King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Reception
Restaurant
Restaurant

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)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Double Room Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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 neighborhood

Dubai

Located in Academic City, VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as American University in the Emirates and S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai. This 4-star hotel has 125 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • American University in the Emirates - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Institute of Management Technology Dubai - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • S P Jain School of Global Management Dubai - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Emirates Aviation University - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Burj Khalifa - 19 min drive - 15.5 miles

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

Built in 2022, the brand new VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City offers an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find 43-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 6 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: AED 20.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AED 40 per person

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Vogo Plus Academic City Dubai

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

This hotel is situated in Academic City, close to Dragon Mart, Dubai Outlet Mall, and 117Live Arena.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City feature a casino at the property?

No, VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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

Yes, VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City.

Are there connecting rooms at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

The closest major airport to VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City is Dubai Intl. Airport (DXB), which is 14.8 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sharjah (SHJ-Sharjah Intl.), which is located 23.4 mi away (36-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at VOGO Grand Hotel formerly Best Western Plus Academic City.

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

10/10 Excellent

Destan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there for a conference. The hotel was very clean and the amenities were nice. The staff were friendly, professional, and helpful. I recommend this place for its price to value ratio, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Firealem Fantahun

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nerma

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peniasi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love Vogo hotel Dubai 😍😍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Afshin Kasir

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I got injured in pool area. Unsafe. Got massive bruise on my chest and cut my ring finger with perfusion bleeding. Under shower was SO Slippery. Terrible. So unsafe & poor management. I reported to the management. I am going to write my comments on the Google review. my email: afshin_kas@yahoo.com
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Khursheed

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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