Review: Islamabad Marriott Hotel

 

Islamabad Marriott Hotel

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Date of stay: October 15-16, 2026

Address: Aga Khan Road Shalimar 5, Islamabad

Room: Deluxe Room with free breakfast for SEK 1480

How to get here: The hotel offers complimentary airport pick up and drop off.

Video on YouTube

Hotel Exterior

Hotel exterior

Reception & Concierge

Reception

Concierge desk

Check-in

I was back at the hotel at 5pm (after my Islamabad city tour) and was immediately helped by a friendly associate. Check-in went smoothly and moments later, I was given the room key.

Deluxe Room, 209

The bed was comfortable as expected.

Arm chair with ottoman and coffee table

Work desk

TV

Complimentary fruit plate and water

Mini bar 

Mini bar, complimentary coffee and tea

Luggage rack 

Bathrobe, slippers

Safe

Iron and ironing board

The bathroom was relatively spacious and had the non-branded toiletries.

Digital scale, hair dryer

The multi function shower was cool 👍

Orientation map

Room Service

From the kid´s menu, I had the chicken balls and fries which were very good.

Breakfast Buffet @ Nadia

It was not busy when I came for breakfast although it could crowded when more guests arrive later in the morning.

Below are some photos from the buffet:

Granola, jams, spreads

Bread

Cheese, salads

Yogurt, sliced fruits, juices

Croissant, Danish

Freshly made juice

Hot buffet

Overall, the buffet offering was extensive including made to order eggs, waffles and noodle soups.

Amenities

Heated pool

Fitness center

Exploring the Area

Pakistan Monument

Faisal Mosque

CONCLUSION

The Islamabad Marriott Hotel has long been considered as one of the top hotels in Islamabad. It also was in the global news during the 2008 bombing, although the hotel was rebuilt and reopened. I chose to stay in the hotel because of the brand, knowing how Marriott is. I was partly satisfied: the room was nice, the breakfast buffet was very good, the location is good and the staff were professional. Sadly, the rooms are not modern (they only have USB-A ports), the pool is not that big and the restaurant for breakfast is a bit on the smaller side. I appreciated though the free airport pick up and drop off, which most 5-star hotels offer. Overall, a nice hotel although a bit pricey.