Kuwait City
This bright five-star hotel overlooking Kuwait Bay is filled with colourful soft patterned fabrics and bold accents including gold-coloured bed frames,…
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Southeastern Iran
In a bland, new, grey-white stone building set back from Imam Khomeini Sq, the Ghaem's location is excellent and rooms are good value: unfussy but…
Dhofar
Bringing comfort to the coastal experience for those who’d rather not camp, this resort and dive centre, a 10-minute drive east of Mirbat, is located on a…
East Jerusalem
Within a century-old Anglican church, this tranquil guesthouse has been welcoming pilgrims since 1923 (the buildings previously housed the choir school…
Oman
Don’t be put off by the ugly facade of the visitors centre at the turtle reserve: the sea-facing part is in keeping with the weather-eroded cliffs that…
Shiraz
This stylish hotel, with a pianola trotting out tunes in the marble foyer, is one of the few upmarket hotels in Shiraz. A little further from the city…
Salalah
Located in a not-particularly-attractive block, this hotel nonetheless offers simple but large rooms with unparalleled sea views from the balcony. All…
Oman
Arranged around a simple, unlandscaped pool, this hotel, set within its own grounds, is in need of refurbishment, but the rooms are clean, and it makes a…
Haifa
No-frills but very friendly, the Loui's 19 rooms are pleasant and practical, each with a kitchenette. The hotel has the feel of a creaky old joint that…
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
Kuwait City
A good luxury option for families, this 361-room resort has a private beach and tasteful rooms, plus seven restaurants including a seafood option. Its…
Muscat
If you can forgive the fact that the exterior is pink, this good-value hotel, close to the airport with pleasant landscaping and views across the…
Kish Island
This Achaemenid-inspired monument in marble is often described as Iran’s best hotel, though its Vegas-style ostentation won’t please everyone. Rooms are…
Oman
Tiers of bougainvillea lead to the domed porch and grand foyer of this predominantly business-oriented hotel. Rooms are functional rather than elegant and…
Hajar Mountains
The ever-friendly Ibri Oasis Hotel is on the Buraimi side of town. With a marble staircase, stained-glass windows and clean rooms, the hotel is mainly…
Iran
Light, comfortable and overpriced rooms here are complemented by friendly, English-speaking staff and a good breakfast spread. The restaurant has quality…
United Arab Emirates
We love the modern vibes of this hotel with wall-length beachy pictures hung above beds, sea-green furnishings adding pops of colour, and slick, curvy…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Despite the corporate feeling, this tower is a top-value pick thanks to fall-over-backwards friendly staff and generously sized studios and apartments…
Tehran
With a decent location and a pleasant 1960s design that has been well preserved in common areas (check out the water-grotto feature in the dining area)…
Wadi Musa
Located 500m from the entrance to Petra, this attractive and well-established hotel, with its palm-tree entrance, big bright foyer and helpful management,…
Bahrain
It’s usually hard to rate a hotel near the airport very highly, but with the chain’s usual sensitivity to landscapes, the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain comes…
Masirah Island
This attractive, landscaped resort is a 10-minute walk across soft sand to the water’s edge; turtles nest on the beach. Large, comfortable rooms are…
Amman
Formerly the Heritage Hotel, Jabal Amman offers convenient accommodation just off the amenities of Rainbow St. Compact, subtle and modern, it's a useful…
Beirut
On the hill above Mar Mikhaël in a typical residential neighbourhood, this friendly hostel is an NGO that uses all profits to help refugees go to…
Hajar Mountains
Joining the growing number of accommodation options in this tiny village, and securing a future for a way of life that is slowly ebbing away as the…
Oman
Windsurfing, horse riding and hiking are activities organised from this desert hotel off the wild coastal highway. Rooms, some of which have magnificent…
Wadi Musa
Popular with European tour groups, this hotel was designed for the package tourist with its cavernous corridors, unsubtle touches and an abandoned ship…
Tehran
The standout feature of the Amir Kabir is its traditional restaurant, but the rooms are also worth consideration, too. Decoration is hardly hip, with…
Downtown Dubai
Close to Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and the Dubai Metro, this hotel tower is a value-priced crash pad for urban explorers, with several…
North Coast
An exuberant welcome sets the tone for this reassuringly old-fashioned guesthouse, set within a 19th-century stone building and with solid wood…
Shiraz
The centrally located Aryo is a favourite among business travellers thanks to the excellent service, the rather grand entrance and a wide range of Persian…
Tel Aviv
Paintings, prints and sculptures decorate every wall and common area in this 'live art hotel', which occupies a handsome Bauhaus-style building off…
Abu Dhabi
Slap on the Corniche and packed full of facilities, you can't really go wrong staying in the Sofitel's large, light-filled rooms. The two rooftop pools …
Saudi Arabia
It's the little touches in this smart, budget option, away from the centre behind Awaji Mosque, such as the slippers, mini dental kit and hairdryer, and…
Hajar Mountains
One of several simple places to stay in town, this hotel is located along the Sohar road on the edge of town. It’s dated, with a mini fort as a lobby and…
Lebanon
A stunning two-level arched loggia gives onto a lovely courtyard whose open side reveals a peaceful panorama of tree-clad hillside. The dozen rooms don't…
Wadi Musa
The rooms at this hotel are decked out with thick carpets and some have balconies with good views over the town and surrounding landscape. There's a…
Kuwait City
This smart, centrally located 42-storey hotel overlooking the historic Al Jahara Gate has 406 tasteful earthy-toned rooms with crisp white sheets. Some…
Qeshm Island
Opened in early 2017, this impeccably maintained hotel has a flashy lobby and carpeted rooms that are far classier than you usually get for this price in…
Amman
Popular budget hotel in downtown Amman. Rooms are pretty basic (wi-fi is only in the common areas), and things could be cleaner, but the fridges are a…
Iran
Adding to the great location in front of the bazaar's main produce section in the oldest part of town, Khayam has brightened the lobby and freshened up…
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