JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La is a city and business hotel on the Malé waterfront and, at 14 floors, the tallest hotel in the capital.
GETTING THERE
From Velana International Airport (MLE), the hotel runs a complimentary speedboat of about seven minutes, or it is a short taxi ride across the Sinamalé bridge.
THE ROOMS
Its 114 rooms include Deluxe City View and Deluxe Ocean View rooms, Deluxe Twin rooms of about 24 sqm, Executive rooms of about 31 sqm with a balcony, and a Deluxe Guest Suite with a bathtub.
FOOD & FACILITIES
Azur is a rooftop grill and steakhouse on the 14th floor, Lime serves all-day international dining and the breakfast buffet, and Jen's Kitchen is a grab-and-go café. The hotel also has a rooftop infinity pool, the Aristo Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre and a ballroom.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
It sits on the waterfront in Malé's Henveiru ward, within walking distance of the ferry jetties and the city's business district.
BEST FOR
Business travellers and city stopovers, with the only rooftop infinity pool in Malé and a restaurant on the 14th floor.
GOOD TO KNOW
As Malé is an inhabited island, the hotel is dry; Azur serves a 0.0 non-alcoholic cocktail range instead. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00.
