Swiss International Palace Hotel Manama

Swiss International Palace Hotel Manama is a four-star budget-priced hotel on Gudaibiya Avenue in Block 321 of Gudaibiya, Manama, Bahrain. The hotel was formerly known as the Ramada Palace, a name some visitors and taxi drivers still use. Gudaibiya is a mixed residential and commercial district just south of the Manama centre, near the Gudaibiya Palace area and the Bahrain Mall zone, with local restaurants, cafes and shops along the avenue. The Manama souq and Bab Al Bahrain are about 5 to 10 minutes away by car, the Bahrain National Museum is roughly 10 minutes away and Bahrain International Airport is about 15 to 20 minutes by road. The hotel is a mid-rise city hotel with a straightforward, functional style aimed at value-focused travellers rather than resort guests. Room types include Standard rooms, Deluxe rooms and suites, equipped with television, work space and free Wi-Fi. Dining is provided by an on-site restaurant serving international and regional dishes, along with a breakfast service for most rates, and the surrounding streets offer many inexpensive local eateries. The hotel has a fitness centre for guests who want to exercise. Service is practical and low-key, with front-desk staff able to arrange taxis, airport transfers and local advice, and the property is popular with business travellers, visiting families and visitors from neighbouring Gulf countries who prefer a central, moderately priced base. It does not offer the beach or spa facilities of the larger coastal resorts, so it suits guests who intend to spend most of the day exploring the city. Indicative rates run from BHD 25 to 50 per night, among the more affordable four-star options in Manama, although prices rise during the Bahrain Grand Prix and public holidays.