This beautifully decorated designer hotel in the heart of the city is a great starting point for exploring the surrounding attractions. The hotel building itself has an interesting story and in a fantastic way combines traditional and new, works of art and elements of industrial design such as concrete. The rooms are spacious, beautifully designed and very comfortable, and the cleanliness is of the highest standard. The food is very tasty and fresh, with well designed menu for various tastes. And last but not least, the hotel staff is extremely friendly and accommodating and always available, which is very important for me personally.

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LOVED this hotel!! Really well considered, friendly, lovely large suite style rooms, great rooftop restaurant (exceptional food) and impeccable service. Many hotels get the small things wrong so really appreciated the attention to detail here. Fluffy towels, great pillows, very comfortable bed, good quality toiletries, sight recess in the shower floor to avoid flooding the bathroom floor and bedside master light switch to turn everything off. Breakfast is al a carte an aw Mini bar is well stocked (although pricey). Spa was wonderful good massage and facial. Everything you want from a boutique hotel that the big brands simply can't compete with. As a regular visitor to Bahrain I will 100% come again and recommend to friends. Hotels in Bahrain are expensive but for me this represented good value. Well done Merchant House!!

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I had a great experience during my stay. The location was a major plus, and the valet parking was excellent. The cleaning services were top-notch, and I loved the comfortable bed and spacious room. Overall, a fantastic stay!

My request for a higher floor was initially ignored, even though there were available rooms. However, Abdulrahman at the reception stepped in and helped me by giving me a slightly higher floor. The staff member who checked me in was unhelpful, but Abdulrahman's support made a difference. Thank you for your amazing assistance!

Being on the edge of the souk means the Merchant House offers proximity to the heart of Manama that no other 5 star hotel in Bahrain offers. This is no archetypal 5 star hotel. It oozes class, sophistication and style that is a credit to all involved in the design of this boutique oasis. With more art than walls every turn offers a new artist to devour. The design detail in each room doesn't disappoint and the attention to detail in the design aesthetic is quite incredible. A quite beautiful hotel that cannot fail to delight.

It would be easy to say the swimming pool is too small, but it is a boutique hotel in the beating heart of the city. Relax instead in the beautiful library on the mezzanine floor and treat yourself to a good read.

I had an amazing stay at this hotel in Bahrain. I booked the Signature Room, and it was absolutely wonderful—very clean, tidy, and comfortable. The hotel service was exceptional; they even helped us clean our wedding dresses, which was such a thoughtful touch. I would like to especially thank Farhad, Mohamed Abdel Mohsen, and Mohamed from the staff for their outstanding assistance. Their professionalism and kindness made our stay even more memorable. Highly recommend this hotel!

One of the best hotels I ever stayed in. Great location only 1 minutes walk from Manama souk entrance with many shops, restaurants and markets around. Hotel lobby is superbly decorated and whole area looks like art galery, with art pictures and even with an original Picasso painting! Room was very clean with comfortable bed and housekeeping did great job with cleaning our room. Breakfast was good with differnt options to choose. An added bonus to this hotel are people who work here. Special thanks to recepcionists who were very professional and kind and they made my stay special.

I had to go home!

The place is soo dreamy and artsy 🎨! Im in love with the decor and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. Valet was provided and quick to come take our car everytime. I would definitely come visit again

The only minus is the pool, i would say its more decorative its very small and overlooks the cafe which can be uncomfortable being observed. Also the location of the hotel is not that fancy and is in like old downtown i guess?

This is the perfect hotel for a visit to Bahrain. Expertly managed by vastly experienced Justin Kim, it’s five star in every regard boasting spacious rooms with every amenity including a fridge, freezer and ice maker, faultless housekeeping, and attentive yet unobtrusive staff. We must mention Jishnu, Igor, Andy and Deba in the restaurant, and Nancy, Abdulrahman, Ahmed and Mohsen at reception. They were all fantastic. Beautifully presented food and drink is available throughout the day in the restaurant, coffee shop and the restful mezzanine library overlooking the lobby. Don’t miss the afternoon tea! The reception staff were always friendly and more than willing to help, valet parking complimentary, swift and efficient. The rooftop pool and gym and Indigo restaurant all afford views of the Manama skyline. This is the perfect spot to relax in the centre of the city, but if you can manage to draw yourself away from this oasis, shopping malls, a fascinating souq and the seafront are a short walk or taxi ride. Can’t wait to return!

Loved everything about staying in Merchant House, from the suite, facilities, the library, the terrace restaurant, the food,even the books I found in the suite were great, staff was exceptional - they even arranged a birthday cake for me as a surprise after my check in, which was very thoughtful. I requested for earlier check in and faced no issues with that as well. Spent great few days at Merchant and I’ll be def keep on coming back whenever in Bahrain.

It’s a global issue - the drinking water should be displaced either the glass bottles or a big disposal for water instead of the small plastic bottles.

Excellent location right next to the Manama Souq! The entire staff - from reception to restaurant - were friendly, helpful, and made our stay so nice. We requested early check-in and late check-out, and the hotel was able to accommodate it and also provide recommendations for us. The hotel decor throughout the property was also lovely, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. The rooftop restaurant had great food and coffee. Would definitely recommend a stay here for anyone coming to Bahrain!