InterContinental Bahrain is a long-established five-star hotel in the centre of Manama on King Faisal Highway, a 12-floor Art Deco building with 304 rooms and one of the widest ranges of facilities in the city. It has two outdoor pools plus a children’s pool, a full-service spa with four treatment rooms, a hot tub, sauna and steam room, a 24-hour health club, six restaurants, three coffee shops and six bars and lounges, including two poolside bars. Rooms run from classic kings and twins to club-level rooms, suites and a Royal Suite. For visitors who want to walk to Bab Al Bahrain, Manama Souq and the Gold Souq, it is the grandest address in the old centre.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in Manama Center, so the old town is on your doorstep. Bab Al Bahrain and the entrance to Manama Souq are a short walk, the Gold Souq is about seven minutes on foot, and Bahrain Financial Harbour is around six minutes away. Bahrain World Trade Center is a walk of roughly a quarter of an hour.
The international airport is about twelve minutes by car, and a 24-hour round-trip shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee. The Avenues and City Center Mall are within a short drive. Bahrain is compact, so taxis, ride-hailing apps and tour pickups make the national museum, Muharraq and the forts easy to reach from here.
Rooms and who it suits
With 24 room options, there is a choice for most budgets, including accessible rooms, club-level rooms with added privileges, suites and the Royal Suite. The scale means plenty of pool space and several places to eat and drink, which is a real advantage for families and longer stays. The nightclub, lounges and bars make it a lively choice for couples and groups, and the ballroom and 18 meeting rooms mean it is also a busy business and events hotel.
Travellers who want a quiet boutique feel may prefer a smaller hotel in the old town, but those who like a classic five-star with everything under one roof will find it hard to beat.
Good to know
Free self parking and free WiFi are offered. A buffet breakfast is served each morning for a fee, so check whether your rate includes it. Check-in starts at two in the afternoon and runs until midnight, with express check-in available, and check-out is before noon. Guests must be at least eighteen to check in, and a government-issued photo ID and a payment card or deposit may be required.
Pets are not accepted, children are welcome and cribs are free on request. The hotel is Green Key certified, and free cancellation is offered on selected rates. Bahrain is most comfortable from roughly November to March, and rates rise during major event weekends, so book early for those dates. Evenings in the souq area are busiest from Thursday to Saturday, so request a high floor if you prefer quiet.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a children’s pool
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Hot tub, sauna and steam room
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Six restaurants and three coffee shops
- ✓Six bars and lounges
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
How close is the hotel to the souq?+
Manama Souq is about a four-minute walk and Bab Al Bahrain a few minutes on foot, so the old town is on the doorstep.
How far is it from the airport?+
The airport is about twelve minutes by car. A 24-hour shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a fee, and some rates include it. Check when you book.
