The Olives

Luxury hotel connected to a shopping centre in Dhaka with free parking

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Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Breakfast area
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Spa

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House 3, Road 126, Gulshan 1, Dhaka, 1212
  • Baridhara Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Gulshan Circle 1
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jamuna Future Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dhaka (DAC-Shahjalal Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Spaces

Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Price is avg per night

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About the area

Dhaka

Located on a lake, The Olives is in Gulshan neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gulshan Ladies Park and Baridhara Park, while Bangladesh National Museum and Liberation War Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre and Jamuna Amusement Park.

What's nearby

  • United Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Baridhara Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bangladesh Army Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gulshan Circle 1 - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jamuna Future Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Airport Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Dhaka (DAC-Shahjalal Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Kabab Factory - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sultan's Dine, Gulshan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪North End Coffee Roasters - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arax - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Olives

Luxury hotel connected to a shopping centre in Dhaka with free parking
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a health club are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and free airport pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and Access to hot tub are on-site.
The Olives offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features washers/dryers and DVD players. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels, first-run films and video game consoles. Accommodation at this 4.5-star hotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Dhaka hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include minibars and espresso makers. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a health club.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Parking included
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 1 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before noon
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Pets

No pets allowed, no service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 per person
  • Extended parking fee: USD 4 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 16.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Olives have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Olives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Olives?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Olives?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Olives?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Olives provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs at scheduled times.

Where is The Olives located?

This family-friendly Dhaka hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Gulshan Ladies Park, United Hospital and Embassy of Turkey. Embassy of South Korea and Embassy of the United States of America are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Olives Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ABDULLAH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Dongcheol

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

None

Breakfast is always same. They need to serve different kinds of food like other hotels. I highly recommend that they should benchmark "Four point Hotel in Dhaka".
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Kam Yuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Vikram, Mumbai India

very average stay .. POSITIVES :- 1) Location in gulshen 2 -- good for business. 2) Room size ( specially if you are a large family ) each room is about the size of an apartment with two rooms and two bathrooms and a Kitchenette 3) The staff were kind and courteous 4) Good breakfast NEGATIVES :- 1) Didnt like the decor of the room- brick work and unpainted walls ( maybe this was part of the look --but it looked incomplete) 2) Its a 3 star category hotel...not a 5 star as it looks in the pic- the pool was nice but the public washrooms were dirty 3) Dimly lit rooms 4) Small Restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

BART

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

prima service

zeer ruime kamer, prima internet, zeer vriendelijke en gedienstige bediening, rustige straat,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

SIJIN, 서울

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
전반적으로 괜찮은 서비스 헬스장은 비좁음 조식은 무난함 신문서비스 모기퇴치 서비스 좋음
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Abdur Rahim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Shakil, Sydney, Australia

Friendly staff and great location

My experience was good but not great. Few changes will make it more enjoyable for future guests. For example: *Apartment size was quite big but storage facilities were not that great. *My executive suite didn't have microwave but it was organised on my 2nd day of arrival. *Funny fact is they had a ironing board without any electric iron. I didn't bother to ask for it. *Staff were friendly and helpful. But house keeping needs proper tool and more manpower. *Hotel security is good. Althougg it was quite awkward asking front desk staff to get access to the lift! Yes, you need to ask them every single time unless you want to use the stairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not 5 Star Hotel. Should be 3 star

Previously I found Expedia search results accurate but on this occasion Expedia said Olive Hotel as 5 Star & in my opinion it should be 3 Star if I compare with other 5 star hotels in Dhaka such as The Westin Hotel & around the world. Only one very small dark reastuarent back of the hotel with full of Mosquitos. Very small hotel reception area. Hotel location is undesirable etc
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

WAI YI

Disliked: Staff & service

Need Improve

Good: Room is big. Bad: Poor house keeping. Bed is uncomfortable. Food Is not good. Service is bad.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

정진

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

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

Stay in olive

Its was good in olive. Big room with with kitchen, double toilet and bathroom. 24 Hrs swimming and gym. Its amazing.

6/10 Okay

Willie

Liked: Staff & service
Staffs were great but condition of hotel so so. Not sure why but cant seem to get shower heater to work and hope can have some complimentary water in room will be nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

David

Avoid

This hotel was outrageous. When I turned up, there was no room for me and I had to share with a colleague. No refund because 'already paid'. Merely offered a free airport transfer (worth about a third of the room rate). Hotel.com were also useless in trying to sort saying they could not do anything as the room had been paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

John, Chicago, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not a good place to stay

I booked the hotel through Expedia about a month before my stay. When I arrived there they said I didn't have any reservation. I showed my itinerary from Expedia which showed I paid the total amount of $750 for 4 nights for a Executive Suits. They said since I booked too early I have to pay again because they don’t have any records of it. I told them to verify with Expedia but they said they would not do it and said I have to call Expedia and straight it up. When I called Expedia they said they sent everything to the hotel and they should have all my information. Expedia sent all my information again. Anyway, I had to go through hell to check in. Next day someone called me again said that I may have to pay again. They gave me a cheaper room even though I paid for a Executive Suits. I paid for two guests. My guest came the 2nd day but they would not let her stay at the hotel. The reason was I didn’t tell them about my guest when I checked in. After all these nonsense, I wanted to just check out and go to a different Hotel. When I called the front desk to talk to the manager he started to yelling at me saying I couldn’t check out because I was supposed to stay for 4 days and they would not give my money back. I stayed at Sonargoan, Sheraton and Lakeshore hotel in Dhaka many times before but never had this horrible experience. Also, the towels in the bathrooms are dirty and they stinks. Never staying there ever again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

員工態度很好

員工服務很好,但酒店外圍破爛,下雨後非常難行

6/10 Okay

Lee, Dubai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mosquitos

The rooms are accessible from outside and not an interior hallway like most hotels therefore it is easy for mosquitos to enter the room when you enter and exit. The hotel rooms are big like 2 bedroom flats but they are not very clean. Wipe your finger across the furniture and there is dirt. Maybe the rooms are too big so the workers are only focusing on cleaning the bathroom and changing sheets when customers leave, I don't know.

8/10 Good

Milan, Czech Republic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
small comfortable hotel, difficult accesible by car (many traffic jams in this area), big room, good breakfest, pleasant staff

8/10 Good

Alfonso, Kuala Lumpur

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

Superb Hotel Away from Traffic Noise

It was near to our client's office which was very convenient as we could walk to it saving lots of time avoiding the traffic. The security was superb and I made use of the gym a few days during my stay. Was extremely happy with the entire stay.

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Thank u olives

We had a good stay and would return if we ever went back to Dhaka.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great facilities, service could improve.

Room: great! No complaints. Clean, new furniture. Large windows with views of the city. Restaurant: Low quality food, but priced reasonably. Breakfast buffet has decent variety but loses its appeal after a few days. Amenities: Pool is pretty good. Hardly anyone uses it so it is easy to swim laps. Gym is small and lacks weight equipment, but is fine for people that just want to use the treadmill. Service: Overstaffed & undertrained. English skills and cultural awareness generally lacking.

8/10 Good

Ian, Nottingham, UK.

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

Would happily stay there again

I stayed at The Olives for 3 nights, all of which were very comfortable and the hotel staff were very good. The room was very clean and far more spacious than i was expecting, the bed was very comfortable. All areas of the hotel were very clean and tidy. Happy with the breakfast and dinner options in the hotel restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Ram

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

Almost like an apartment with study, kitchen

Really spacious suite in congested Dhaka, strongly recommend this property

10/10 Excellent

Kamran, Bloomfield, Michigan, USA

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

Excellent stay

Excellent service especially front staff manager Mr. Alam was on the ball.