Tis nearly three years since I was last here. I have been staying here on and off since 2005. Nothing much has changed: the good and the bad. Some rearrangement of the location of the Barbers, Avis counter, cafe and little shop into the ground floor of the apartment tower. Goodness knows how the regular guests will find them. The... More

This grande dame of 5-star hotels in Bahrain seems to be in a cost-cutting mode. Our group of four friends went for a destination weekend, to enjoy the Platinum Lounge package. The building is still well-kept and spotless as are the gardens and grounds. However, the food quality was surprisingly poor, at happy hour and at breakfast and at teatime.... More

Though the pool area at the Gulf hotel is lovely and our kids love to play there, we have had a number of problems with the billing. We signed the check just one time and then they proceeded to charge everything on that tab. This resulted in us being charged for everything that was drank or eaten by everyone in... More

I stayed at the Gulf for a business trip. It has definitely seen better days. My room was average, and the hotel was musty. The restaurants inside the hotel were average as well. Prices on room service were high and the food bland. The bed in my room was rock hard and I didn't get much sleep because of it.... More

I enjoy the Gulf hotel for mainly three reasons. It has been renovated but it still has this kind of old fashioned appeal to it. Secondly it it very conveniently located close to Adliya where you can find all the best restaurants. And thirdly as it is close to the big Malls. The breakfast features a lot of local and... More

I stayed two weeks in April for a training trip to Bahrain. The room was $172 a night and was well worth it. The hotel is excellent, from the complimentary valet parking, to the palatial lobby, fine dining, resort style pool, and gardens that make you think of Hawaii more than you would the middle east. The rooms were very... More

I have been travelling to Bahrain for many years and have always stayed in and around Diplomatic Area. In 2008, I did visit Gulf Hotel for a conference in their Convention Center but did not stay in the hotel at that time. I could not believe that the hotel was built before 44 years. It is beautifully maintained and has... More

This is a difficult review as the Gulf Hotel has been my go-to hotel in Bahrain for 14 years. I've stuck it out through all the various renovations over the years, even to the point of dragging my bags all the way up the back staircase one year when major works were going on. As late as 2008 I was... More

This is a normal star hotel ideal for persons who use Gulf Air often.Te crowd is mixed.but Bahrain hospitality is visible.The rooms are ok and is centrally located. Transportation is freely available without having to wander too far and no need o depend on Hotel transport. Would recommend stay there always.