Elite Crystal Hotel

This upscale hotel is 5 km from the seafront Bahrain National Museum, 7 km from the Bab Al Bahrain historic building and 8 km from the 240m-tall Bahrain World Trade Center.

Luxe suites provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and DVD players, as well as kitchenettes and separate living rooms. Some have 2 bedrooms, kitchens, washers and whirlpool tubs. Room service is available.

Freebies include covered parking, as well as breakfast served in a 24-hour international restaurant. There’s also a Lebanese eatery with regular live Arabic music, plus a flashy nightclub. A rooftop pool offers a swim-up bar. Other amenities include a gym and a hot tub.