Gulf Hotel Bahrain

Overlooking the Royal Palace, this luxe hotel in the Adliya district is a 14-minute walk from Al Fateh Grand Mosque and 4 km from the Bahrain National Museum.

Refined rooms with chic furnishings offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers, and sitting areas with sofas. There's 24-hour room service.

A breakfast buffet is complimentary. There are 10 high-end international restaurants, 3 ritzy bars and 4 lounges. Other amenities include a gym, a heated pool and a kids' pool, along with a spa area and tennis courts.