I had an 8 hour lay over in Kuwait before i catch my connecting flight to Manila. Kuwait Airways has given me a room at Safir. My room was fantastic, it has 2 single beds beside a huge glass window, a WIFI access on my floor, a ref, a TV with English channels, and a well attended bathroom. The staff from the reception counter was polite and the Manager of the Main Dining was also as accommodating. The Manager, an Indian looking fellow had charged the battery of my mobile phone and had it brought up to my room. I could say I was pampered here. They gave me a call to have my dinner and again to prepare myself to catch my bus that will take me back to the airport. They also have a small DFS on the lobby where you can buy a last minute presents.

The Safir International offered large, well furnished rooms with a high level of service at a fair price. This was my second visit to this hotel and I will return.

Room: A reasonably large, well furnished, immaculate room with a beautiful view of the Gulf. Bathroom was luxurious and well equipped, with good quality linens. Good quality linens and toiletries, fresh fruit, and coffee/tea service. Free newspaper in mornings. One drawback -- wifi signal was weak in my room.

Other facilities and services: Excellent breakfast buffet with varied international selections in the top floor restaurant. Large well appointed second level lobby. Functional but drab lower lobby with access controls. Check-in was efficient and courteous.
Tip: Use the hotel’sefficient free car service from and to the airport.

Location: The one drawback is the slightly out of the way location. The hotel is surrounded by vacant lots awaiting development. Unlike the Sheraton and Four Points, there is no lively marketplace or mall within easy walking distance.
Tip: Lower lobby transit staff are happy to call a taxi. Our longest wait for a taxi was only a few minutes.

Delightfully warm service exceeding expectations at all levels - reception, at the door, restaurants, banquets. The food was excellent, better than other hotel restaurants. The restaurant on the 19th floor has fabulous views of the sea and skyline, not to miss. Very well appointed rooms and very clean. Highly recommend.