Cheap Hotels in Manama

My stay at the Hilton Center City was marred by a significant incident that left me deeply disappointed. At 4:20 AM, a fire alarm disrupted the entire hotel, jolting guests awake without warning. This unexpected disturbance robbed me of several hours of sleep, affecting the quality of my visit considerably. While I appreciate the hotel’s attempt to compensate with a complimentary cruise basket, the gesture felt insufficient given the severity of the disruption and its impact on my rest. On a positive note, the hotel itself is genuinely nice. The facilities, cleanliness, and overall ambiance are commendable, and under normal circumstances, I would have enjoyed my stay. The staff was professional, and the accommodations met my expectations in terms of comfort and design. However, the alarm incident overshadowed these positives. My concern is how such incidents are handled and prevented. A 4:20 AM alarm suggests either a maintenance issue or inadequate testing protocols. Guests deserve better communication before, during, and after such events, along with more meaningful compensation when their sleep and comfort are compromised. If the hotel addresses its emergency alarm procedures and guest communication protocols, I would be willing to give it another chance in the future. For now, I rate this experience as disappointing, though not entirely negative.

Was perfect and hopefully we will be back soon

Our three-day stay at Royal Saray Bahrain was very disappointing and far below five-star standards, especially at around USD 600 per night. Arrival was cold and inattentive, with only one person at reception during peak Eid. We had booked weeks in advance and paid for a full sea-view room, yet were first given a poor-view room. When we called, we were told no alternative was available. Only after going down and insisting did a better room suddenly appear. We had informed the hotel via Expedia chat that we were celebrating our anniversary, but there was not even a verbal acknowledgment. We also asked about spa treatments and received no response. For a hotel opened in 2018, the property feels tired: broken handles, questionable plugs, poor lighting controls, and hot water takes several minutes to arrive. The worst issue was cleanliness. We found dirty towels, then received a replacement towel with holes in it. Bathrobes were child-sized, and proper robes were removed next day. Amenities were generic “hotel essentials” products. Breakfast was mediocre and overcrowded, with guests eating in the lobby and weak selection. The pool policy was unacceptable: paying guests were expected to spend around USD 110 to use daybeds/cabanas, and over USD 1,000 for a closed cabin. At checkout, reception did not answer calls for luggage assistance, and the voicemail was full. The property has potential, but management, service, cleanliness, and standards do not justify the price or brand.