The Diplomat Radisson BLU Hotel, Residence & Spa

The Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel is a high-rise hotel located in Manama's diplomatic area, just east of downtown and less than five miles from the airport. The 246 air-conditioned guestrooms and decorated in Maritime, Classic or Italian style, and feature large windows with sea views. All come equipped with wireless Internet, satellite television, tea and coffee making facilities, safes, minibars, and hair dryers.

Guests enjoy complimentary access to Le Mirage Health Club, located on the ground floor next to the temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool. Here guests can relax with a sauna, steam bath or massage, or take aerobics classes and karate lessons. The hotel also has two tennis courts and two squash courts. Guests who love to shop can head for the shopping arcade which has a gift shop, jewellery store, Arabic souvenir shop, and men's and women's hair salons. There are a number of dining options at the hotel, including Olivos, a 24-hour Mediterranean Brasserie; the sleek Mondo Bar which specialises in Italian cuisine; and Kontiki, a Polynesian restaurant serving Asian and South-Pacific dishes. Onsite bars include Irish theme pub Fiddlers Green, the poolside Kontiki Bar, and the Skylight Bar, which offers live music and panoramic city views. A free shuttle is available to ferry guests to and from the airport and to Manama's major shopping areas, where further bars and restaurants are to be found. Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is seven kilometres (4.5 miles) away, around 15 minutes by car.