Review: InterContinental Regency Bahrain, an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Bahrain, an IHG Hotel

Looking for a hotel to stay at on my first night in Bahrain, I searched Google hotels and luckily found a very good rate for the InterContinental Bahrain for my date. The reviews of the hotel from Trip Advisor were mostly good including those from Flyertalk so I decided I would definitely spend a night here. Needless to stay, I made the right choice as this is surely one of the best hotels in Bahrain!

Trip to Bahrain

Date of stay: September 9-10, 2022
Address: King Faisal Hwy, Manama, Bahrain
Nightly Rate: 108 USD including breakfast
Room: Booked Superior Single Room, upgraded to a room with view

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Hotel Exterior & Entrance

Hotel exterior

Hotel entrance

Reception & Lobby

Hotel reception

Lobby seating area, reception

Lobby seating area and Noor Lounge

Lobby seating area

Check-in

Hand sanitizer by the reception

Check-in was efficient and friendly and moments later, I was given my card keys.

Card keys

Welcome letter

Elevators & Hallway

Elevators, 6th floor

Directory

Hallway, 6th floor

Classic Room, 614

Entrance

The bed was very comfortable 👍

Arm chair with ottoman, coffee table

TV

Work desk, mirror

Inside the left drawer is the hair dryer.

Network cable

Closet with iron, ironing board, bathrobe, laundry bag

Wine glasses, safe

Mini fridge (mini bar), slippers

Slippers

Mini bar

Coffee and tea making facility

The capsules offered were Espresso, Lungo, Ristretto and Decaf.

Coffee cups and tea cup 

Luggage rack

Byredo Bal D´Afrique hand wash and lotion

Soap bar by Byredo

Vanity kit

Toilet, digital scale

Walk-in shower

Orientation map

View of the World Trade Center during day ...

... and view at night 👍

Welcome Amenity

Later in the evening, I got a welcome amenity. Thanks so much guys 😍

Breakfast, Selections Restaurant (open from 6am to 10:30am)

Entrance

Seating

Seating and buffet area (to the right)

Buffet area

Below are some photos from the buffet:

Bread section

Salads

Smoked Graviera, Brie cheese

Manouri cheese, Akawi cheese, Halawa cheese with pistachio, Halawa, Chocolate Halawa, Feta cheese

Salmon and ham

Sauteed vegetables

Chicken sausage

Turkey bacon

Roasted Breast Chicken, Breakfast in Tart

Sambar

Stir fried beef with vegetables, Fried rice

Hash brown

Made to order eggs menu

Muesli, yogurt

Fruits

Banana smoothie, infused water

Pork Section

Bacon, sausage

Salami

Amenities & Outlets

Business Center (ground floor)

Outdoor pool, open 10am to 8pm (3rd floor)

Health Club reception, 10th floor

Outdoor pool (10th floor)

Cabanas

Fitness Center (10th floor)

Fitness Center

Lockers

Shower rooms

Sauna

Sauna

Public restroom

Prayer room

Pool Bar

Medzo Italian Restaurant

Noor Lounge

In addition to these restaurants/bars, there is also the Legendz Steakhouse and Elements Pool and Lounge.

Exploring the Area

The hotel has a perfect location as it is just steps away from the Manama Souq, Bab Al Bahrain and Khalaf House and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church among others.

Bab Al Bahrain

Manama Souq

Khalaf House (a unique traditional house)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

CONCLUSION

I was just so glad I stayed at the Intercontinental Regency Bahrain considering it was my first time to visit this Gulf country. First the 5-star service, then the lovely room, the extensive breakfast buffet and lastly the friendly staff. Of course, the great location making you steps away from the top attractions was perfect. Although the hotel is showing signs that it needs some renovations, for the rate I paid, I could not complain. Overall, I had a very enjoyable stay and would highly recommend it to everyone. To all the staff of InterContinental Regency Bahrain, Shukran 😍

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