A stay at Oriental Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Manama, steps from Yateem Centre and Manama Souq. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gold Souq and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Museum of Pearl Diving.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a hair salon and a reception hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 53 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets.
"Pros:
• The location is right in the city center, making it convenient to reach any attraction, and only 20 minutes from the airport.
• The breakfast is decent and varied, predominantly Arabic and Indian dishes, but also included boiled eggs, toast, butter, and yogurt – generally nutritious.
• The room was clean with fresh linens. They only provided shampoo and two soaps, and a bottle of water was given daily.
Cons:
• My room was at the very end of the hall, and the Wi-Fi didn't reach it, forcing me to work from the hallway, which was inconvenient. I discussed this issue at the reception and suggested moving one of the modems closer to my room, but nothing was resolved.
• The water pressure in the bathroom was quite poor.
Overall, I liked the hotel. It's definitely seen better days, but the price-to-quality ratio is fair. If service isn't your top priority, you can confidently book it."