Jerusalem
Opened in 2017 and in top condition, Stay Inn's clean and unfussy contemporary aesthetic means IKEA-like furnishings with a splash of colour. There's a…
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Iran
Large, comfortable, modern rooms and a friendly, helpful manager who speaks excellent English and German make this the nicest place to stay in Kaleybar…
Iran
This tiny, unsignposted gem has simple, clean rooms. Head west down 23 Tir Blvd from Imam St and turn left at the first alley (there's a small shop run by…
Tel Aviv
Fans of the silver screen will appreciate the decor of this converted Bauhaus-era cinema. Public spaces feature old projectors and cinema memorabilia, and…
Kuwait City
Although the beige room decor could do with an update, the Marriott is a solid luxury choice in Kuwait. Hotel highlights include a spa and fitness centre…
Jerusalem
Jerusalem-born owners Roni and Adi extend an effusive welcome to guests at their homey B&B. Simple but spacious rooms are given a hint of elegance with…
Doha
This 14-room boutique hotel just outside the hubbub of the main souq is decorated with extravagant Qatari design features, studded velvet sofas, plush…
Oman
Ayjah boasts its own hotel, and it's not just a little local guesthouse: it's a grand multistorey affair, located on the edge of the lagoon. Offering good…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Next to a metro station, the popular Gloria actually flaunts numerous assets that'll make you want to stay put, including a top-notch gym, a 25m rooftop…
Southeastern Iran
A short walk from the fortress complex, this 'apartment hotel' has five luxurious new suites with two bedrooms, new bathrooms, kitchen/sitting room and…
Jerusalem
These quaint suites come with kitchenettes, tiny balconies, lacy trimmings and antique tiled floors, and they're much cheaper than you'll pay closer to…
Dead Sea
Just five minutes' walk from Arad's bus station, this low-rise hostel has helpful staff and 53 clean and comfortable rooms surrounded by grass and…
Iran
The excellent rooms here are fully appointed, and the complimentary breakfast includes a wide selection of hot and cold fare, including freshly baked naan…
Dubai
It's a Holiday Inn Express, so you know you're not getting the Ritz. Still, the overall look at this well-run property is clean and contemporary, starting…
United Arab Emirates
This resort fronts a long, white, soft sandy beach with all of its spacious, neutrally toned rooms facing the sea (upgrade for a balcony). Doze in a…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
This place has the sophistication of a city hotel, but its location on the Marina Walk with direct access to the Marina Mall also pulls in a solid crowd…
Manama
The Delmon is a well-located downtown hotel that is great value for money. Rooms tend to feature dark furnishings, but the hotel's nicely decorated…
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Abu Dhabi
There's a beach vibe from the moment you walk into the bright, contemporary foyer with its decor-nods to the desert scattered throughout and floor-to…
Jordan
This is a handy option for an early morning visit to the castle, as it's located just 1km down the road. There’s a comfortable lounge area in the foyer,…
Wadi Musa
This new hotel, whose owner has worked in Italy, reveals a European character in its choice of black-and-white decor. Surprisingly for the region, there…
Jerusalem
With mod cons and minimalist design, these centrally located suites are a superb option for self-caterers. Gleaming studios and one- and two-bedroom…
Iran
Takab's only decent hotel has friendly staff, adequate rooms, working wi-fi, hot water and a reasonable restaurant (meals around IR240,000). Effusive,…
Wadi Musa
Located some way out of town, this hotel features large rooms with sunset views, and an attractive lobby and restaurant (buffet lunch or dinner JD10) with…
Haifa
Run by a Swiss family, this great-value guesthouse feels a bit institutional but it’s a well-oiled machine. Pine-accented, white-walled rooms are compact…
United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Zayed's old guest house – an atmospheric mix of art deco and mid-20th-century glamour with common areas home to much of the original furnishings –…
Iran
For something a bit different, try these modern, comfy, hexagonal cabins atop a mountain you can only approach by telecabine (cable car). There are plenty…
Wadi Musa
This newly renovated hotel has luxurious rooms, decked in stylish stone tiles with split ceilings and marble sinks in the bathrooms – almost boutique for…
Hajar Mountains
The tallest of several guesthouses capitalising on the success of the original, this multistorey restoration project requires a bit of fitness just to…
Shiraz
There are good city views from the rooms and upper-floor restaurant of this five-star hotel, but the location, next to the tree-lined Ghasr-e Dasht…
Golan Heights
Situated in the Druze village of Ein Kinya, 9km southwest of Majdal Shams, this family-friendly B&B has three doubles and two spacious apartments with…
Oman
It’s cheap and central but best of all, the owner epitomises Omani hospitality. The custard-yellow walls of this modest hotel need a repaint, but there's…
Bahrain
Al Bander has all the trappings of an upmarket resort, including a private beach, comfy sun loungers, outdoor swimming pools and a host of leisure…
Kuwait City
Opposite Kuwait's Al Hamra mall, this modern hotel is a decent choice, dressed with glass chandeliers, neutral greys, light browns and marble detailing…
Iran
Jolfa’s nicest option, just west of the train station, is 800m from central Ashura Sq. Staff are super friendly and can organise agency taxis for St…
Doha
One of the loveliest and friendliest hotels in Doha, the Arumaila inhabits a gorgeous old souq building whose stunning rooms have wooden floors, soothing…
Madaba
Don't be put off by the slightly dusty lobby; this central hotel has cosy, modern rooms, many with balconies. The hotel has been designed with ecofriendly…
Downtown Dubai
Shaped like an upside-down tuning fork, one of Dubai’s most architecturally dramatic towers hides traditional Thai decor behind its futuristic facade…
Kuwait City
On a white-sand beach with pristine water, this resort, 35km from the city, makes for a relaxing break. Calm-toned rooms have garden or sea views, and…
Doha
The simple but sophisticated rooms here are large, with dark wooden panelling behind the beds and attractive wooden floors and furnishings. But the hotel…
Oman
A night spent in a luxurious low-rise chalet amid the 30 acres of verdant gardens at this well-established resort, off the Barka–Nakhal road, may trick…
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