HOTELS & EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS.

THE GULF HOTEL BAHRAIN

The Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre
P.O. Box 580, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17713000
Telefax +973 17712088
E-mail ghres@batelco.com.bh
Website www.gulfhotelbahrain.com

Bahrain's longest established 5-star hotel, the Gulf Hotel is imposingly situated overlooking Muharraq Bay and the landscaped gardens of the Amiri Guest Palace, with direct highway routes to the International Airport and the Saudi Causeway.

The guest accommodation comprises of 366 bedrooms, including one Amiri Suite, three luxurious suites, 9 standard suites and the deluxe rooms of the Executive Floor with its own lounge and check-in facilities, business centre and butler service. There are various restaurants, a Night Club and extensive leisure facilities to satisfy every-ones taste.

The Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre offers 9,575 sq. m. flat floor space, comprising ballroom, meeting and pre-function areas with outstanding state-of-the-art facilities. The main hall, Al Dana, can accommodate up to 2,500. There are built-in stage and catwalk facilities and extensive electronic and audio-visual support. Retractable partitions enable the hall to be divided into four areas. The Mezzanine Floor contains four individual meeting rooms accommodation 10 to 190 theatre style seating. There is also a fully equipped business centre with secretarial services, Internet and E-mail, VIP Loungevand Bridal Suite.

The Gulf Hotel provides all international standard conference services and the catering services for the conference centre.

Facility	Usable Surface m˛	Exhibitions gross m˛	Theatre	Classroom	Open Square	Banquet	Reception
Al Dana Hall 1	20	500	400	280	100	250	660
Al Dana Hall 2	20	500	400	280	100	250	660
Al Dana Hall 1+2	45	1,000	600	120	170	500	1,000
Al Dana Hall 3	10	200	100	80	40	100	250
Al Dana Hall 4	10	200	100	80	40	100	250
Al Dana Hall 3+4	20	500	400	280	100	250	660
Al Dana Hall 5	-	120	100	80	40	50	80
Al Dana Hall 1-5	75	2,200	2,000	840	240	1,000	2,500
Al Amwaj	-	-	-	-	14 Boardroom	-	-
Al Murjan 1	-	-	36	20	12	-	50
Al Murjan 2	-	60	36	20	12	-	50
Al Murjan 1+2	-	120	80	70	40	50	100
Al Mahara	-	-	-	14	14 Boardroom	-	-

MERCURE GRAND HOTEL SEEF

Mercure Grand Hotel Seef
P.O. Box 18084, Seef, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17584400
Telefax +973 17582359
E-mail h5685sm@accor.com.bh
Website www.mercurebaharin.com

Bahrain's Mercure Grand Hotel Seef offers an outstanding choice of purpose-built conference, meeting, reception and training facilities. You can choose from Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority 10 versatile conference and event rooms for up to 7000 delegates.

Mercure aims to meet every business conference, meetings, and special events need, with a state-of-the-art facilities, including a fully equiped business centre with fax, high speed internet, translation and video transfer services. And for the irreplaceable human touch, we offer full secretarial services too, that will ensure the success of your event.

Facility	Usable Surface m˛	Exhibitions gross m˛	Theatre	Classroom	U-Shape	Banquet	Reception
Palm 1	414	500	380	200	160	160	400
Palm 2	414	500	380	200	160	160	400
Palm 1+2	828	1,000	760	400	200	320	800
Al Seef	300	200	180	144	90	100	180
Al Fanar	300	200	180	166	90	100	180
Conference Suite	380	500	250	190	110	150	200
Exhibition Hall1	7,678	120	6,000	-	-	-	-
Exhibition Hall 2	6,181	2,200	1,500	-	-	3,000	-

CROWNE PLAZA BAHRAIN

Bahrain Conference Centre
P.O. Box 5831, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17531122
Telefax +973 17530154
E-mail crowneplaza@batelco.com.bh
Website www.crowneplaza-bahrain.com

The Bahrain Conference Centre is a large, purpose-built facility adjoining the recently renovated Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama's Diplomatic Area. With its own integral kitchen facilities and car park, it can cater a banquet for 1,200 guests. The main banquet hall can be subdivided with sound-proof partitioning into four rooms and there are three luxury board rooms and four smaller meeting rooms available. The Crowne Plaza offers 246 guest rooms with 20 suites and the Crowne Club Floor with 28 rooms and provides all services of a 5-star international hotel.

Crowne Plaza - Bahrain
Function Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Boardroom	Banquet	Reception
Banquet Hall A	170	90	40	100	200
Banquet Hall B	170	90	40	100	200
Banquet Hall C	500	250	90	300	500
Banquet Hall D	600	300	100	500	700
Banquet Hall A, B, C and D	1700	900	170	1200	2000
Board Room 1			20	20
Board Room 2	60		40	30	100
Board Room 3	50		30	20	75
Meeting Room 4	20	12	10
Meeting Room 5	20	12	10
Meeting Room 6	50	30	24
Meeting Room 7	50	30	24

THE RITZ-CARLTON, BAHRAIN HOTEL & SPA

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa
P.O. Box 55577, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17580000
Telefax +973 17580333
E-mail info@ritzcarlton.com.bh
Website www.ritzcarlton.com

Imposingly located on the sea front to the West of Manama and close to the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, this 5-star deluxe Hotel and Resort features its own private beach, a unique feature in Bahrain enabling a wide variety of water sports to be offered to guests.

The accommodation comprises 182 deluxe bedrooms, 17 studio rooms, 22 suites ranging from Junior to Amiri, the Royal Club Floor offering 43 rooms with a discreet touch of exclusivity, including personal butler service, a dedicated check-in desk and a private lounge where breakfast is served.

The Business Centre provides all the usual facilities and includes a conference room, whilst the lobby leads to a most attractive shopping arcade, where many designer names can be found.

The Royal Sporting Club has a beautiful free form indoor pool, a Jacuzzi, separate men's and ladies' gymnasiums, sauna, massage and hammam. There is one squash court, four floodlit tennis courts and a 22 berth private Marina.

The grounds of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa are one of its most attractive features. The main pool terrace features an attractively landscaped swimming pool with separate pool for children and a safe play area. Winding through the beautiful gardens, where exotic birds and plants can be admired, is an exercise and fitness trail with graded exercise areas.

In addition to the completely private beach, with its many recreation facilities including windsurfers, hobies and laser sailboats, pedalos, parasailing and water-skiing.

There are four speciality restaurants, three lounges, two bars, an indoor pool bar, the outdoor poolside café, a gourmet patisserie and 24-hour in-room dining.

The Conference Centre is integrated with the main Hotel. The Al Noor Conference Hall has discreet, classical dignity uninterrupted by pillars. Features include specific TV lighting and an exclusive front entrance, the lobby of which can accommodate a small exhibition. The halls adjoining majlis provides a pre-function or break-out area. The hall can be set theatre-style for 750 or classroom style for 600.

The Centre also includes the Al Ghazal Ballroom, a spectacular and stately room which can be subdivided into four halls providing a variety of arrangements from banquets, buffets, conferences and receptions. The Library and two Boardrooms provide elegant wood panelled settings for executive meetings.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa
Function Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Conference	Buffet	Banquet	Reception
Al Ghazal I	250	140	45	130	150	340
Al Ghazal II	210	120	42	90	110	220
Al Ghazal III	260	120	42	110	130	270
Al Ghazal C	220	100	36	100	130	250
Al Ghazal Combined				700	500	1200
Al Noor	750	600				750
Board Romm I	40	24	18		24	50
Board Romm II	25	12	15		16	25

BANYAN TREE DESERT SPA & RESORT, AL AREEN

Banyan Tree Desert SPA & Resort, Al Areen

P.O. Box 75055, Juffair, Kingdom of Bahrain

Telephone +973 17845000

Telefax +973 17845001

Email reservations-bahrain@banyantree.com

Website www.banyantree.com/bahrain

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, one of the leading global luxury resort and spa operators, unveiled their first Middle East property in Bahrain yesterday at an event attended by over 200 government officials, ministers and diplomats under the auspices of His Majesty the King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, at the resort premises. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa, Minister of the Royal Court, was the guest of honour who
also toured the facilities and appreciated highest levels of hospitality and wellness industry of Banyan Tree and Resorts. Shaikh Khalid was received by Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa, Chairman of Al Areen Holding Company; Essam Janahi, Vice Chairman of Al Areen); and HO Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts.

Nestled in the heart of the desert, the specially commissioned Banyan Tree boasts one of the most luxurious and extensive spa resorts in the world. Offering travel connoisseurs a new address, the property is part of the prestigious Al Areen development. Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts will operate the property under a long-term management agreement.

“Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen, is aimed at raising the bar of hospitality and wellness in the Kingdom of Bahrain in addition to adding considerable value to its investment landscape,” said Shaikh Ahmed. “Furthermore, its distinctive project positioning in the regional hospitality sector will also add a new dimension to tourism in the Middle East.”

“As a global luxury chain, representation in the Middle East is crucial for Banyan Tree. Al Areen development, of which Banyan Tree is part, provides an ideal launch platform into the region,” said HO Kwon Ping, Banyan Tree’s Executive Chairman. “Our association with Al Areen Holding Company is the latest and largest to date in a series of strategic partnerships with resort developments in the Middle East. It
will help us further consolidate our growing presence in the region.” A majestic silhouette on the Arabia horizon, Banyan Tree Al Areen presents a total of 78 luxuriously appointed villas; 56 one-bedroom Desert Pool Villas, each 400 sqm (4305 sqft) and 22 two-bedroom
Royal Pool Villas each spanning 740 sqm (7965 sqft) and featuring private open-air swimming and jet pools, over-sized infinity bath tubs and sprawling master bedrooms.

Banyan Tree Al Areen offers fully-fledged five star facilities, including six international restaurants, the signature being Saffron which floats majestically on a lake serving contemporary Thai cuisine and extensive meeting and banqueting facilities, which lend themselves to a range of events from corporate retreats to weddings, a comprehensive fitness and wellness centre boasting, two-tennis courts, a squash court, separate male and female gymnasiums, with the latest cardiovascular and fitness equipment, a kids club and an indoor lap and outdoor free form swimming pool. The highlight is Banyan Tree Spa Al Areen.

Banyan Tree Desert SPA & Resort, Al Areen
Function Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Boardroom	Buffet	Reception
Nadwah I	150	81	42	80	128
Nadwah II	150	81	42	80	128
Nadwah III	150	81	42	80	128
Pre Function Area	-	-		200	400
Hawar			20
Al Maha I	60	30	24	60	60
Al Maha II	60	30	24	40	60
Al Maha I & II	120	66	26	80	120
Nadwah	462	336	84	240	392
Nadwah I & II	300	180	60	160	256

P.O. Box 1090, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17535000
Telefax +973 17523020
E-mail info@goldentulipbahrain.com
Website www.goldentulipbahrain.com
250 Rooms

Golden Tulip Hotel Bahrain
Function Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Banquet	Reception
Gilgamesh Antemroom	120	80	100	125
Gilgamesh A	200	120	130	200
Gilgamesh A and B	500	300	350	500
Gilgamesh A and B and Anteroom	550	380	450	600
Um Nassan	40	20	30	40
Al Ghazal	40	15	15	70
Um Nassan and Al Ghazal	80	35	45	100
Rooms 616 / 716	20	12	16	20

P.O. Box 5243, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17531666
Telefax +973 17530843
E-mail sales.diplomat@radissonsas.com
Website www.diplomatrdsas.com.bh
243 Rooms

Diplomat Radisson SAS
Function Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Conference	Boardroom	Banquet	Reception
Grand Ambassador Suite 1	400	200	90	90	400	400
Grand Ambassador Suite 2	250	100	50	50	250	250
Grand Ambassador Suite 3	250	100	50	50	250	250
Grand Ambassador Suite 4	250	100	50	50	200	250
Grand Ambassador Suite Combined	150	500	300	300	1100	1700
Syndicate Rooms 1, 5, 6			16	16
Syndicate Rooms 3, 4, 5, 6	25	15	16	16	16	40
Syndicate Rooms 3, 4	50	30	32	32	50	70
Eben Sina	30	15	18	18	30	30
Eben Al Nafis	20	18	18	18	25	30
Eben Roshed	18	10	12	15	20	25

P.O. Box 777, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17227777
Telefax +973 17229929
E-mail bahrain@interconti.com
Website www.intercontinental.com/manama
319 Rooms

Regency Intercontinental Bahrain
Function Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Conference	Banquet	Reception
Al Riffa Ballroom Lounge	100	50	30	80	160
Al Riffa Ballroom I	120	60	30	80	180
Al Riffa Ballroom II	300	150	80	220	350
Al Riffa Ballroom III	150	80	40	100	180
Al Riffa Ballroom Combined	670	340	180	480	870
Regents Room	40	35	25	40	60
Hawar	100	60	30	60	60
Onaizah I	40	30	25	12	40
Onaizah II	20	20	12	30	30

6 Palace Avenue
P.O. Box 30, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Telephone +973 17533533
Telefax +973 17534069
E-mail reservations.manama.bahrain@sheraton.com
Website www.sheraton.com/bahrain
216 Rooms, 35 Suitres, 6 Royal Suites and 1 Amiri Suite

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel
Function Rooms	Theatre	Classroom	Conference	Buffet	Banquet	Reception
Al Jasra Ballroom	800	400	100	500	600	800
Al Taj Room A	278	148	48	156	180	278
Al Taj Room B	442	224	60	250	300	350
Al Taj Room A and B	705	376	90	376	470	705
Budaiya Room	40	24	12	20	25	35
Zallaq Room	74	50	24	50	60	75
Sakhir Room	40	24	12	20	25	35
Iwan Lounge	150	100	45			200

4-star hotels * * * *	P.O. Box	Telephone	Fax
Baisan Hotel	20182	17290600	17290147
Days Hotel	15156	17290555	17296565
Delmon International	5661	17224000	17224107
Elite Grand, Seef District	11180	17565888	17565858
Mercure Grand Hotel Seef	18084	17584400	17582359
Novotel Al Dana Rsort	11073	17298008	17298338
S.W. Gulf Hotel	580	17713000	17713040
Phoenicia Hotel	2484	17295544	17295800
Ramada Hotel	5750	17742000	17742809
Ramee International Hotel	11538	17727230	17727231
3-star hotels * * *	P.O. Box	Telephone	Fax
Adhari Hotel	5878	17224242	17214707
Al Commodore	11184	17712777	17712100
Al Jazira	5898	17211810	17210726
Aradous	5898	17224343	17210535
Atlas Hotel	534	17275500	17271736
Bahrain International Hotel	3280	17211313	17211947
Carlton Hotel	54407	17715999	17716123
Gulf Gate Hotel	2825	17210210	17213315
Le Vendome	528	17257777	17243154
Manama Tower	20666	17295111	17294200
Mansouri Mansions	5587	17713971	17716838
Metropolitan	11538	17296464	17296111
Oriental Palace	5546	17223331	17214141
Palace Inn	10289	17725000	17729502
Riviera Hotel	15828	17729222	17725151
Semiramis Hotel	5349	17291444	17292376
Sheza Tower	21338	17533336	17532346
San Rock	1744	17277200	17270808
Tylos Hotel	1086	17252600	17252611
Windsor Tower	11538	17297000	17310616

Upcoming Hotels	P.O. Box	Telephone	Fax
Kempinski Hotel	N/A	N/A	N/A
Marriot Renaissance Bahrain	11990	16033100	16033101
Ibis Hotel	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sofitel Hotel & Resort	N/A	N/A	N/A

Resorts	P.O. Box	Telephone	Fax
Al Bander	28567	17701201	17701491
Hawar Island	804	17849111	17849100
Marina Club	26990	17291527	17291528
Tropicana Motel	3119	17721010	17722296
Al Manama	30308	17695544	17691666

Marriott Executive Apartments,

Al Fateh, Manama

Kingdom of Bahrain

P O Box 76151

Tel: +973 17 363999

Fax: +973 17 363888

Email: mea.baher.dos@marriott.com