Stop Over in Abu Dhabi Hotel Question

[EuroFlyer]

Hi fellow FFlyers,
I am flying to Europe with Etihad in August and decided to break up the journey by stoping in Abu Dhabi, unfortunately becasue of the flight options avialble this is in the form of a 19hour stop over. I arrive in to Abu Dhabi at 7am and depart the folowing night at 2am.
I was wondering if anyone had any recomendations from experience on a hotel that accomodates a early check in like this (ideally without a 2nd nights accomdation fee). Just want to sleep, shower and get a nice diner before the relatively short hop to Dublin.
Many thanks,
EuroFlyer

 

[mella2007]

Hello!

The chance of an early check in unless you have high status with a chain is very very unlikely. However, hotel prices in AUH are very cheap....2 nights at the Hilton in the base room is just on $200.
Do check with Etihad whether you qualify for the free night accommodation stopover deal they have for certain classes/sectors...you may want to call them first because it could save you a night.