Novotel

Set along the Sheik Hamad Causeway on the southern side of Bahrain's Manama-Muharraq Lagoon, the Novotel Al Dana Resort overlooks its own private beach and is one kilometre from the National Museum.

The 174 air- conditioned guestrooms, over three floors, feature neoclassical Arabian architecture and are decorated in earth tones and rich Andalusian hues with tiled floors. All include furnished balconies, satellite television, wireless Internet (surcharge), phones, minibars, safes and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel's premium bedding includes crisp, white cotton sheets, orthopaedic mattresses, feather pillows and goose-down duvets.

The hotel has several dining options: a relaxed brasserie with colourful Mediterranean decor, live show cooking and stone-baked pizzas, a seafood restaurant overlooking the beach and seafront, and a Moroccan themed restaurant providing live entertainment. Guests can relax by the freeform swimming pool overlooking the private beach.

Also available at this air-conditioned establishment is a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access and a hairdressing salon. As well as this guests may take advantageof the bar, games room, restaurants and WLAN/Internet access.