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If you’re looking to combine a business trip with some recreation or are taking the family with you, Al Bander could be the right place to be. Accommodation in the chalets (one to three bedrooms with kitchen) and cabanas (studios) is very comfortable if not luxurious. They are all individual units spread along the edge of the beach. All have balconies or patios offering a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea. There are no less than 10 swimming pools, a health club and a busy marina.

 

Most business travellers will find the luxurious setting of Al Safir welcoming. With tastefully appointed rooms and a wide choice of dining and entertainment options, this could be your best bet while in Bahrain. Located in Juffair area, the hotel is very close to the city centre and all major areas of Manama. And if you want to listen to some Arabic music, step into the Pulse discotheque.

 

Located in the heart of Manama just 10 minutes’ drive from Bahrain International Airport, the Baisan International Hotel offers a mix of business and pleasure. There are a variety of entertainment and dining outlets on the premises and, as it’s located in the Exhibition Avenue area, it is within walking distance of good eateries, supermarkets and laundries. Considering the facilities, it offers some of the best value for money accommodation you can get in Bahrain. But beware of traffic snarls in the evenings!

 

With its convenient location in Juffair, the Elite is close to the Gulf International Convention and Exhibition Centre, just five minutes from the downtown shopping complexes and 10 minutes from Bahrain International Airport. The spacious rooms feature many modern\r\[name]nities, including Jacuzzi jet showers. There are five excellent outlets for dining and entertainment and the conference facilities are very good and being increasingly used by private and public sector organisations.

 

Located in Sanabis, close to the Seef area, Elite Suites has redefined what a service apartment should be. Reasonably priced, they’re ideal even for a long-term stay. The elegantly appointed and decorated suites come in various sizes. There’s a 24-hour laundry service and airport transfers are provided free of charge.

 

Five minutes away from the Manama city centre and 10 minutes from Bahrain International Airport, the Gulf Hotel is the essence of Bahraini hospitality, with 236 luxurious rooms, five gourmet restaurants offering Italian, Lebanese, Japanese, Chinese and international cuisine and a number of lounges. The top of the range, international-standard health and recreational facilities include tennis and squash courts. The business centre provides all of the facilities you might require, from fax machines to a full secretarial service and internet/ email facilities. The Gulf International Convention Centre is one of the largest and most impressive facility in Bahrain, conveniently located within the grounds.

 

The first five-star hotel in Bahrain, the Hilton is in the commercial and business district of Manama. The rooms are well-appointed, especially on the executive floor, and offer a choice of smoking and non-smoking accommodation. Being close to the coast, many rooms enjoy stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. The Grill Restaurant offers gourmet dining and various theme nights throughout the week. Additional dining options include a bar with live entertainment, 24-hour coffee shop and room service. Other facilities include a ballroom which can comfortably accommodate 350 people (seated), and a state-of-the-art health club, pool and gymnasium. The Hilton is a convenient 8kms or 15-minute drive from Bahrain International Airport.

 

Established in 1979, the hotel comprises of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with kitchens, lounges and en-suite bathrooms. The rooms are divided between the main hotel and the new adjoining annex, which offers longer term residents luxury accommodation. If you care for a peaceful game of pool over a glass of Guinness, Henry’s Café Bar is the place to be.

 

The Mövenpick Hotel blends the classic Swiss touch with Arabian hospitality. Located opposite the airport, overlooking a lagoon, it offers a fine restaurant, international bar, lobby restaurant and pool bar. Other facilities include a spacious parking area, two outdoor tennis courts and a large pool. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city, making it ideal both as a leisure retreat and a business destination. The rooms are well equipped and some are specially adapted for disabled guests. High-speed internet is available in the rooms and wi-fi is accessable throughout the hotel.

 

Well placed at the threshold of Manama’s central business district and Diplomatic Area, yet only five minutes from Bahrain International Airport and 20 minutes from the causeway link between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The Novotel has a traditional Arabic architecture even though it is one of the newest hotels in Bahrain.

 

Bahrain’s Sheraton Hotel is located in the heart of Manama business district, only a few minutes away from the centre of the city. The hotel’s executive floor includes a lounge, a meeting room and a business centre for the exclusive use of executive floor guests. Other facilities include a health club, tennis and squash courts and a swimming pool. Restaurants are the Al-Safir and Spiga (Italian). Conference facilities for up to 600 people are available. The hotel is located adjacent to the luxurious Bahrain Commercial complex, a modern shopping centre housing a wide variety of shops and boutiques. A complimentary airport transfer service is available on request.

 

The Crowne Plaza Bahrain enjoys a central location, with easy access to Manama’s commercial centre, major shopping areas, the souk and popular tourist attractions. It offers modern business facilities and a relaxed atmosphere to cater for the diversity of travellers to the island. The hotel’s five-star status is reflected in its wellappointed bedrooms. The executive floor offers deluxe accommodation for the discerning businessman. A further choice of Single, Executive and Royal suites are available for those who prefer an extra touch of luxury. Airport transfers are complimentary.

 

The Diplomat Radisson is situated in the prestigious diplomatic area of Manama, just a short distance from the shopping and business districts, making it ideal for both the business and leisure traveller. It is also the nearest five-star hotel to the airport and within driving distance of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. All the rooms and suites have panoramic views. In addition, the hotel’s Royal Club rooms offer complimentary buffet breakfast and evening cocktails in the Royal Club Lounge as well as airport transfers and personalised reception and butler services. The hotel’s recently refurbished conference facilities can accommodate from 6 to 1,800 guests and are ideal for any event or occasion, large or small. The hotel offers a wide selection of dining and entertainment opportunities, with four restaurants, a café, a hotel lounge and a club. Hotel guests can choose from continental, Italian or traditional Arabic cuisine, live music and entertainment, theme nights or a lounge with a quiet rooftop setting and spectacular views over Manama.

 

The saying ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ is especially true in the case of this fine hotel, situated a short walk away from Manama’s largest souk. It is ideally placed for both business and pleasure. Set in the commercial area of the city and well equipped for business use the hotel prides itself in its high level of service.

 

Located along the shore in Seef district, approximately 15 minutes from the airport, the Ritz-Carlton is one of the region’s premier resort hotels. It offers over 3,500 square metres of meeting, conference and banqueting facilities including a 940-square-metre ballroom, a second 858-square-metre ballroom, and four individual meeting rooms. Recreational facilities include a health club, a swimming pool, a private beach and squash and tennis courts. The Royal Spa, one of the most luxurious facilities in the region, offers a wide variety of relaxing treatments. This fine hotel is located a few minutes’ drive from Manama’s business district and major shopping areas. A complimentary airport pick-up/drop-off service is available.