Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
by the TopOfHotel team
Andaz Capital Gate is the city's boldest design stay — a hotel built into the most-tilted tower in Abu Dhabi, with panoramic views you won't get anywhere else.
Andaz Capital Gate is the city's boldest design stay — a hotel built into the most-tilted tower in Abu Dhabi, with panoramic views you won't get anywhere else.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Andaz Capital Gate is one of the more striking places to sleep in Abu Dhabi, because it occupies the upper floors of the Capital Gate tower — a building that leans a full 18 degrees, the Guinness record for the world's furthest man-made lean and more than four times the tilt of Pisa. The 189 rooms run the modern Andaz template: clean lines, a jacuzzi and separate rain shower in the bathroom, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city from high floors. Most reviews single out how clean and distinctive the rooms feel, though a few note the Wi-Fi can lag and that the room handed over isn't always the one booked.
Food and amenities
The Mojo Cafe breakfast buffet earns the most consistent praise — wide range, fresh plates, and a spread that covers Western and Middle Eastern dishes plus a made-to-order omelette station. Beyond breakfast there's an outdoor pool, the full Andaz Spa, and two restaurants on site, so a whole evening can stay on the property without anyone needing to head out.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits right next to the ADNEC exhibition centre, which makes it an easy pick for anyone in town for a conference or trade show. For general sightseeing it's less convenient: you'll want a taxi or rental car, since Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the main tourist areas are about 15 to 20 minutes away. Taxis in Abu Dhabi are cheap, but the hotel is off the main road, so it pays to arrange rides ahead rather than count on flagging one outside.
Things to know before booking
Three honest flags. First, the location leans business, not sightseeing — budget for taxi fares to the mosque, the Corniche and Yas Island. Second, Wi-Fi runs slow in some rooms, a complaint that comes up often enough to matter if you're working. Third, check-in can drag at peak times and room assignments are inconsistent, so confirm your category at the desk before heading up.
Our take
If the leaning tower and the view are why you're booking, this delivers something no other hotel in the city can — and the rooms, spa and breakfast back it up at a fair price, scoring around 8.5/10. Just go in knowing you're trading a central tourist address for an architectural one-off, and that taxis will be part of every day out. For couples and design-minded travelers, and especially World of Hyatt members redeeming points, it's an easy yes.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The architecture is the whole point. Capital Gate leans 18 degrees and holds the Guinness record for the world's furthest man-made lean, so the building reads as a landmark before you even check in.
- Rooms follow the modern Andaz template, with a jacuzzi and separate rain shower in the bathroom and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city skyline from high floors.
- The Mojo Cafe breakfast buffet earns steady praise for variety and freshness, spanning Western and Middle Eastern dishes plus a made-to-order omelette station.
- There's an outdoor pool and the full Andaz Spa on site, plus two restaurants, so you can keep a whole evening on the property without leaving.
- Strong pick for World of Hyatt members. Redemption value is excellent here, and the Andaz brand tends to treat elite tiers well on upgrades and breakfast.
- It isn't on a main road, so you'll lean on taxis for the tourist areas. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Corniche each run about 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
- Wi-Fi runs slow in some rooms — it's a recurring complaint across recent reviews, worth flagging if you need reliable upload speed for work.
- Check-in can drag at busy times, and a few guests report being given a different room category than booked, so confirm your room type at the desk.
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Insider Tips
- Request a high floor on the lean side at booking — the tilt makes the windows angle outward and the panoramic city view is the reason to stay here.
- If you hold World of Hyatt status, book direct and ask about a suite upgrade at check-in; the points rate and elite perks beat the cash price.
- Pre-arrange airport transfer or download Careem before you land, since the hotel sits off the main road and street-hailing a taxi here is hit or miss.