Bahrain hotel prices slashed in government push

Four and five-star hotels across Bahrain have agreed to a promotional programme being driven by the Ministry of Culture which will see them slash prices by 20% for citizens and residents throughout the rest of the year.

Part of efforts to boost the tourist sector, the promotional price reductions, at 11 five-star and 18 four-star hotels, will be effective all week days, apart from during special events such as the Gulf Air F1 Grand Prix, national days and eids.

Assistant undersecretary for tourism Shaikh Khalid bin Humood Al-Khalifa has also indicated that similar promotions will be offered to GCC nationals and residents, according to the state-run Bahrain News Agency.

"The initiative aims at revitalising internal tourism and attracting Bahraini and resident families to tourism facilities", he said.

The five-star hotels involved in the promotional activity are: The Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel and Spa, The Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa, Al Areen Palace and Spa, The InterContinental Regency, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa, The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Crowne Plaza, Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa, The Golden Tulip Bahrain, The Domain Bahrain and the Gulf Hotel.

The four-star hotels which have also signed the agreement are: Elite Crystal, Elite Grande, Elite Resort and Spa, Seef Suites Bahrain, Baisan International, Days Hotel, Diva Hotel, Hani Royal Hotel, The Juffair Grand Hotel, Monroe Hotel Bahrain, The Olive Hotel, Phoenicia Tower Hotel, Ramee California Hotel, Ramee International , Ramee Palace, Samada Hoora Hotel & Suites, The K Hotel and Royal Phoenicia Hotel Bahrain.

Fraser Suites Seef Bahrain, The Dragon Hotel And Resort, Sea Loft Resort Bahrain, Windsor Tower Hotel Bahrain and Ramee Suites 4 Bahrain have also joined the promotional offer.