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( 2573 4247;
www.ibishotel.com
; Salem Al-Mubarak St, Salmiya; r KD39.100; )
Intended primarily
as a business hotel (ask for the lower rates offered at the weekend), this modern hotel in
the heart of shoppers' paradise represents exceptional value for money. The bright, glass-
fronted coffeehouse and lobby, on the third floor of the hotel, allows for a lofty survey of
the busy heart of Salmiya. There's a National rental car agency in the foyer.
Ritz Salmiya$$
HOTEL
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( 2571 1001;
www.ritzkuwait.com
; Qatar St, Salmiya; r from KD42; )
With the opportunity of using
the facilities (including a pool and sauna) of the sister Ritz hotel on the corniche, this good
value, bright and friendly hotel, opposite the City Center shopping mall, has an appeal-
ingly busy atmosphere. Rooms are modern and bright.
Kuwait Palace Hotel$$
HOTEL
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(Ghani Palace; 2571 0301; infor@kuwaitpalace.net; Salem Mubarak St, Salmiya; s/d KD35/45; )
One of
the few hotels you don't have to check the address to remember you're in Arabia. Located
in a Yemeni-style building near Central Plaza mall, the hotel sports furniture from Syria,
lanterns from Morocco and local plaster work. Each wood-panelled room is split level
with kitchenette and balcony and gives in character what it lacks in finish.
The sister hotel, Ghani Palace, which shares the same building, offers monthly rentals.
Le Royal$$
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 2251 0999;
www.leroyalkuwait.com
; Al-Khalij Al-Arabi St, Bneid al-Qar; r from KD55; )
This
small and tasteful boutique-style hotel, on a slip road off Arabian Gulf St, offers wonder-
ful sea views, a French rococo foyer and a bright and intimate atmosphere. The rooms,
with their CD players, polished floors, floral-design bedsteads, huge bolster pillows and
enormous luxury bathrooms are state-of-the-art. There's a cosy wicker-chair cafe in the
foyer.
Plaza Athenee Hotel$$
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 184 6666;
www.plazaatheneekuwait.com
;
Port Said St, Block 18, behind Al-Manar Complex, Bneid al-Qar; s/d
KD34.500/57.500)
If you're wondering at the discrepancy in price between single and double
in this boutique hotel, it is not a printing error! The singles are pigeon-sized, with tiny, an-
