Kuwait City

An oasis of 169 candy-colored rooms within an 18-floor tower overlooking Kuwait Bay. — Condé Nast Traveler

It's not often we recommend this international chain, but its modern rooms represent outstanding value and many on the upper floors have views out over the corniche (you can even see the Kuwait Towers in the distance). — Lonely Planet

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Ibis Sharq is clean with modern and light decor typical of the international brand and offers excellent value in a central location, with a good buffet breakfast. — Lonely Planet

This stylish downtown hotel prides itself on being the first ‘art and tech’ hotel in the Gulf, with designer features including power showers and interactive TV. — Lonely Planet

Although the beige room decor could do with an update, the Marriott is a solid luxury choice in Kuwait. — Lonely Planet

This small, tasteful boutique-style hotel, on a slip road off Arabian Gulf St, offers wonderful sea views, a French-rococo foyer and a bright and intimate atmosphere. — Lonely Planet

A good luxury option for families, this 361-room resort has a private beach and tasteful rooms, plus seven restaurants including a seafood option. — Lonely Planet

This central-city hotel has simple, clean rooms with curved windowsill sofas. — Lonely Planet

Fine views out over the city and the Gulf, large, well-tended rooms that would go for much more if part of a luxury chain, friendly service. — Lonely Planet

This stalwart of a central hotel has been given a recent makeover and now it glitters with dazzling chandeliers and mirror-polished treacle-coloured marble. — Lonely Planet

This smart, centrally located 42-storey hotel overlooking the historic Al Jahara Gate has 406 tasteful earthy-toned rooms with crisp white sheets. — Lonely Planet

Large, attractive rooms and a location in the heart of the Salmiya shopping district – it's a short hop to Marina Mall and the corniche, and it even has its own mini mall downstairs. — Lonely Planet

If you're the kind of traveller who likes to rest on a sofa or cook your own meals, or even if you just value the extra space that a suite or apartment can offer, Adams Hotel is a great choice. — Lonely Planet

Located in a Yemeni-style building near Central Plaza mall, the hotel sports furniture from Syria, lanterns from Morocco and local plaster work. — Lonely Planet

This modern hotel is a decent choice, dressed with glass chandeliers, neutral greys, light browns and marble detailing. Bedrooms come with velvet-style soft furnishings, refrigerators. — Lonely Planet