Saudi Arabia
Resembling a space station from an '80s movie, this is Abha's only hotel claiming a questionable five stars. It overlooks the Abha Dam lake, has cool…
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Hajar Mountains
Despite commanding a ledge at the top of the mountain beside one of the most celebrated vistas in Oman, this modest hotel has been oddly designed to miss…
Amman
This long-standing shoestring option has basic and quite dark rooms and a bit of a grungy entrance, but there’s a big bright lounge area that acts as a…
Kuwait City
For people who value self-catering and the extra space that a suite or apartment can offer, Adams Hotel is a great choice. Decor is smart-gaudy, and…
Jeddah
Smart, spacious rooms in a central location, with all the politeness and professionalism expected of this international chain. The hotel has even tried to…
Jeddah
Reasonable prices and large, comfortable rooms, albeit with slightly tired decor, make this a viable alternative to the luxurious options elsewhere in…
Dead Sea
Nothing else in Arad even comes close in terms of comfort and style. In a lovely spot on the edge of town, this boutique gem offers glorious desert views,…
Riyadh
Many of the rooms at the luxurious InterContinental feature fine city views and a marble bath. There's a 12-lane bowling alley, a gym, a sauna, tennis and…
United Arab Emirates
This sprawling, low-slung resort, with its palm-tree gardens and well-maintained beach, has a tranquil, family-friendly vibe. Classically furnished rooms,…
Manama
Shaped like a small moored ferry, this boutique hotel has 14 stylish rooms with great sea views overlooking the resort's private little bay. There's an…
Jerusalem
Part of an upmarket apartment development, 7 Kook offers crisp parquet-floored and white-walled double rooms and studios, all with great soundproofing,…
Saudi Arabia
A five-minute drive from the city centre, this hotel caters to business travellers, and the large pool makes it attractive to families too. Some rooms are…
Qeshm Island
Right on an appealing beach (with a women's section) about 15km southwest of Qeshm Town, this low-key but well-kept resort with a family atmosphere is a…
Golan Heights
Situated in Katzrin's main shopping and dining precinct, this establishment – the closest thing in town to a hotel – has 10 simple but spacious rooms with…
Iran
Guests at this gracious hotel, with its attractive porch and fine garden, can enjoy the perfect shaded view of the ruins of Persepolis while sipping tea…
Esfahan
A reliable midrange choice on Esfahan’s major thoroughfare (request a room at the rear), the Naghshe Jahan offers recently refurbished rooms off spruced…
Tehran
As long as you're not expecting a boutique hotel in the Western sense, you won't be disappointed by the Tooba. It's a pleasant addition to north Tehran's…
Esfahan
This attractively decorated hotel is in a great location between Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq and the Zayandeh River. Murals and mirror work in the common…
Iran
By far Maku's classiest option, the Tourist Inn has comfortable rooms, hot water, friendly English-speaking staff and a reasonable restaurant. Staff will…
Nizwa Residence Hotel Apartments
Nizwa
This brand-new hotel, in a modern block on the way into town, advertises an eight-minute walking time to the souq and indeed, a view of Nizwa's grand trio…
Jordan
This hotel, with a spectacular view of the castle, has some lovely features including a stylish lounge around a central gas fire. The rooms are simple but…
Ramallah
Formerly the Mövenpick (and still referred to as such by taxi drivers), the Millennium is probably Ramallah's smartest hotel and the go-to place for…
Dubai
About 500m from the Mall of the Emirates, this modern hotel is a great base for power shoppers. Stow away your loot in stylish, carpeted rooms with…
Southeastern Iran
Opened only since early 2016, the Kian is a comfortable place that is (for now) good value for money, with large en suite rooms and frilly sash curtains…
Iran
The largest of the mud-brick houses in Mesr, this well-run establishment offers traditional rooms around a courtyard (sleeping on the roof is permitted in…
Nizwa
There is some charm in the gypsum-and-marble foyer with its hand-painted lozenges on wall and ceiling, but it doesn’t extend to many of the plain, large,…
Iran
Lacking some of the charm of the old traditional-style accommodation, this hotel with its comfortable beds, crisp linen and air-con allows for a visit in…
Premier Inn Doha Education City Hotel
Doha
You can't beat the value of this global chain in Doha's Education City. Its simple, comfy rooms have purple accents, and there's an international…
Khasab
Located 1km inland, near the airport, this traveller-friendly hotel, with its wacky mini-fort entrance, offers bright rooms with views of the mountains…
Madaba
This well-kept, central, family-run hotel has bright and spacious rooms. Some have balconies overlooking lively Yarmouk St, but windows are double glazed,…
Qatar
With superbly finished rooms and the same heritage style as the Tivoli-brand hotels in Doha's Souq Waqif, this hotel is by far the top place to stay in…
Israel
Host Chaim extends a heartfelt welcome to guests at his loftily positioned inn in Abu Ghosh. Rooms are simple but with high, comfy beds and a hint of…
Kuwait City
On the 5th floor of a Salmiya office building, this smart hotel has large, clean, attractive business-style rooms with brown and beige furnishings. It's a…
Tehran
One of the best choices among the fading pre-revolution luxury hotels due to its fine location north of Park-e Laleh. The large rooms and suites offer…
Wadi Rum
A well-run midrange camp with hot showers, lots of snug seating areas and good buffets, this camp is popular with tour groups, especially as it’s easily…
Doha
Elegant, spacious rooms with marble floors and minimalist arabesque decor offset occasional flourishes such as filigree stonework at this fine hotel…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Set bang on the beach, this super-stylish hotel has rooms decorated in gold and silver tones with pops of colour and floor-to-ceiling windows (book a room…
Mecca
Comfortable for extended stays, the Makarim Umm Al Qura offers no-frills, neutrally decorated rooms; the spacious triples are worth paying extra for. The…
Tehran
The big, comfortable rooms here, some with balconies overlooking a courtyard garden, are good value, but you will hear some traffic noise whichever side…
Beirut
Its French restaurant is well known, but the seven rooms in this boutique option remain a bit of a secret. On the 1st floor, they are chic and comfortable…
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