Located next to the vibrant Bab Al Bahrain souq, this new boutique hotel comes at an exciting time as the surrounding area is currently being regenerated to re-establish the prominence of downtown Manama.
With only 46 beautifully appointed suites, The Merchant House features a unique collection of contemporary art and bursts with exciting work by well-established Bahraini and international artists alongside talent from around the Gulf.
The rooftop is where you will find the hotel’s restaurant and bar and its outdoor garden terrace. A spa, a gym, and an emerald rooftop pool complement the hotel’s offering, as well as a small boardroom for meetings and events.
Every aspect of The Merchant House has been designed to provide a special, exciting place to stay when visiting Bahrain.
Downtown Manama’s most exciting and most sophisticated new hotel.
With only 46 suites, its unique design and attentive service make The Merchant House the perfect address for both business and leisure travellers.
Its exceptionally curated design blends modern comfort, refreshing colours and unique contemporary art. Residential in feel, each suite offers a kitchenette, dining and sitting area, master bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
Downtown Manama’s most exciting and most sophisticated new hotel.
With only 46 suites, its unique design and attentive service make The Merchant House the perfect address for both business and leisure travellers.
Its exceptionally curated design blends modern comfort, refreshing colours and unique contemporary art. Residential in feel, each suite offers a kitchenette, dining and sitting area, master bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
King size bed
40 – 50 sqm
Signature kitchen, dining and sitting area
Possibility of interconnecting rooms with a Signature Suite to create a 2-bedroom suite via a private entrance foyer
King or Super King bed
50 – 55 sqm
Signature kitchen, dining and sitting area
Possibility of accommodating an extra bed
King or Super King bed
60 sqm
Corner windows for more natural light
Signature kitchen, dining and sitting area
Possibility of accommodating an extra bed
Super King or twin beds
60 sqm
Bathrooms with natural light
Generous kitchen, dining and sitting area
Possibility of accommodating an extra bed
Possibility of interconnecting rooms with an Urban Suite to create a 2-bedroom suite via a private entrance foyer
Looking for a unique taste bud experience under a zesty décor, search no further. Restaurant, bar and café at The Merchant House personally engage in giving you the premium dining feel to enjoy for one or to share.
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Indigo Terrace
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Fusing Mediterranean and Asian authentic delicacies to offer the finest dining experience with exceptional blends and flavors. An emphasis on sharing the dedicated chefs that combine fresh bold seasonal produce with delicate unmistakable flavors promises to leave a lasting impression. With its colourful floral British-garden inspired concept and its outdoor planted terrace, it is Manama’s most stylish downtown entertainment spot best suited for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
Café Gray
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Escape the souq and downtown Manama for a quick bite and enjoy homemade cakes, fresh coffee and juices, sandwiches and salads. |
The Library
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Either for a fancy gathering sipping tea with some light bites or just to have quality time for yourself reading a book, The Library, a Premium lounge at The Merchant House, welcomes you to revel in its cosy sanctuary. |
Treatments are performed by hand, with the use of oils and other natural, organic products, to respect and not damage the body. The spa respects the guest and the environment in which we live. Wherever possible, products are sourced from ethical and sustainable sources.
Supporting local businesses, PURESPA features niche Bahraini company, Green Bar and collaborates with Spanish luxury skincare brand Natura Bissé to support beauty and wellbeing holistically.
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Purespa
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Spa Basics |
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Based on 404 reviews
5
Sleep Quality
4.9
Location
4.5
Rooms
4.9
Service
4.9
Value
4.6
Cleanliness
5.0
Published Fri, Dec 31, 2025
Stayed here briefly for a business trip and was very impressed with the hotel and its staff. The building used to be a government building and it's been beautifully renovated in a modern yet quirky...
Published Sun, Oct 31, 2025
We booked in to stay the one night and when we checked in everything was perfect from the location and ease of delivery of our car, to the check in process by the very efficient staff. Our room and...
Published Mon, Oct 31, 2025
I visited The Merchant House while meeting a relative and I was immediately impressed. The lobby is stunning clean, elegant, and welcoming. The atmosphere felt sophisticated yet comfortable. The...
