Hotel 9
InterContinental Regency, Bahrain
A nice IC and, as
the Regency, a Bahrain institution. It has a poor external
appearance, but this changes the moment you walk through the front
door. Having said that, there were some interior examples I can
think of where a lick of fresh paint wouldn't have gone amiss. It
seems I had one of the best suites. Several times when I quoted the
room number, it caused a reaction, including in one case : "Oh, Sir,
very special room. Last time occupied, top VIP!" I was pleased with
it, but to be honest, it certainly wasn't the best I've had in the
course of my travels, or even on the current trip!
One negative point : smoking is still very much
part of the culture in Bahrain and some 90% of the Club Lounge was a
designated smoking area
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