Heavy storms diverted our Gulf Air flight to Doha, Qatar from its home base in Manama City, Bahrain. This mitigating circumstance led to missed onward connection and a forced 24 hours stay in Manama City, Bahrain. We returned to Manama City, Bahrain following a 3 hour stay in plane on the tarmac of Doha International airport.
It is wonder how a five star airline uses this terrible hotel, Delmont International Hotel, for its stranded economy passengers. Take nothing away from the care and sensitivity of the Gulf Air ground staff and the company policy of providing full board stay but the poor choice of hotel does dilute all.
Delmont has a dark, gloomy environment with a dusty air in spite of being centrally air conditioned. Minibar was empty, no complimentary tea, coffee in the room, no ironing board, no amenities except for the LCD TV, basic bathroom and the effective air conditioner controlled by a 1 to 5 graded knob not by a thermostat is loud.
The staff is not warm and not trained for hotel service. Expect the minimum support from them and be cautious of their sincere recommendations. The first three guidance provided by the concierge and desk were absolutely incorrect. As an example, we were categorically told that the biggest mall , City Center, has no movie cinemas. I reached City Center for shopping and lunch only to discover 20 cinema screens playing scores of movies.For those who are familiar with malls in the gulf states will find all stores, restaurants in the city center.
Perhaps the only saving grace for the hotel is arguably its location. This is hardly a factor in this small city of Manama. In minutes you can drive around the city. The breakfast was good but not a 4 star one.
In spite of not paying for my full board stay, it is difficult for me to raise the terrible tripadvisor status (one dot) to poor(two dots). I can with certainty conclude that my family and I would not be staying at Delmont International Hotel, Manama City, Bahrain in its current state. Also Gulf Air for travel will be reconsidered even though the my stay occurred due to turbulent weather.
- Delmon International Manama
- Delmon Hotel
