The Ascot Hotel is a deluxe hotel located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the main shopping area and just ten minutes drive from the Dubai International Airport, and the Dubai World Trade Center. This hotel features a full range of amenities and services, which one would associate with a large hotel, yet it is a modest sized hotel with 76 well-appointed rooms. Guests will appreciate the Ascot Hotel's many features, such as a business center, a fully equipped gymnasium with a steam room, and 24-hour room service. The guest rooms all offer central air-conditioning with individual climate control, satellite TV, minibar and international direct dial telephone capabilities. The rooms are spacious, featuring a walk in closet and a luxurious marble bathroom. For dining, and entertainment, the Ascot offers some extraordinary options. The Thatcher's offers a breakfast buffet (at affordable price), a lounge bar offering traditional English beverages, salads, snacks and light fare. One of its unique features is its High Tea, served every afternoon. The Ascot also features a Lebanese Restaurant, with cellar- style setting and old-world charm. It offers live entertainment from a Lebanese band. The Junction Pub and Club offers an eclectic menu with an American touch. An Italian Restaurant offers Southern Italian specialties, and wood-fired pizza. The Ascot Hotel offers a great selection of dining options, convenient to shopping and entertainment venues.