1 Michelin Key
The Merchant House opened next to Bab Al Bahrain souq, in a part of downtown Manama that's seeing renewed attention. The 46-suite hotel carries a serious contemporary art collection, with Bahraini and Gulf artists sharing wall space with international names. Bright fabrics and saturated colors give the interiors more energy than most boutique properties manage. Each suite functions like a small apartment: kitchenette, separate living area, proper bedroom. The rooftop handles everything else: restaurant, bar, emerald-tiled pool, garden terrace. Small hotels either feel cramped or get it right. This one gets it right.
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- Address
- 150 Government Avenue, Manama, Bahrain
- Phone
- +973 1667 1000
- Directions
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The Merchant House opened next to Bab Al Bahrain souq, in a part of downtown Manama that's seeing renewed attention. The 46-suite hotel carries a serious contemporary art collection, with Bahraini and Gulf artists sharing wall space with international names. Bright fabrics and saturated colors give the interiors more energy than most boutique properties manage. Each suite functions like a small apartment: kitchenette, separate living area, proper bedroom.
The rooftop handles everything else: restaurant, bar, emerald-tiled pool, garden terrace. Small hotels either feel cramped or get it right. This one gets it right.
Recognition history
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Michelin 1 Key
Michelin
Details
- Trendy
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Lively
- Intimate
- Modern
- Romantic Getaway
- Business Trip
- Weekend Escape
- Celebration
- Group Retreat
- Honeymoon
- Rooftop Pool
- Destination Spa
- Terrace
- Design Destination
- Garden
- Wi Fi
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Business Center
- Valet Parking
- Skyline
- Garden
- Street Scene
- Elevator
Colorful, art-filled boutique atmosphere with bright fabrics, contemporary art by Bahraini, Gulf and international artists, and a lively yet sophisticated feel, especially around the rooftop restaurant, bar and emerald pool.