Courtyard By Marriott Hotel

Four Stars really is top-notch!

My stay in the Courtyard by Marriott was booked by a colleague in Kuwait, who qualified his choice by explaining that, because of prohibitive costs, a four-star hotel would have to be reserved instead of a five-star. In a way, that made me sceptical about the quality of the accommodations: if five-stars are generally recommended, would a four-star be a dump? Fortunately, the Courtyard in Kuwait City is about as far from a crappy motel as anyone could get. This 21 story hotel is a beautiful and welcoming location that makes long-term stays feel like real vacations. I spent 29 nights in the hotel (consecutive), enough to make anyone yearn for the comforts of home. Nevertheless, I was truly sad to leave it and its incredible staff and facilities. Everyone here speaks English and is very helpful and friendly. The entire staff knew may name by the end of the trip and remembered my various preferences (coffee instead of tea, a table facing the window, extra bottles of water in the room). The rooms are extremely clean and spacious with over 60 channels, king sized beds, lavish bathrooms, views of the Gulf on the higher floors and ample storage space. The fitness facilities are spectacular (see below) and the buffet breakfast is delicious and offers a wide selection of Western and Arabic foods for everyone's palate. Laundry services are expensive but fast and reliable. The one complaint I've heard is that the Italian restaurant should be avoided, but that's a suggestion that goes for any Italian restaurant in the entirety of Kuwait.

Unique Quality: The fitness facilities are to die for! On the tenth floor you find a sundeck and outdoor pool with views out on the city and towards the Gulf. This pool is heavenly; I know because I spent at least 22 of the 29 evenings in it. The gym is quite large for a hotel, with one rowing machine, a few bikes, six or seven treadmills and a full weights complement. Equally impressive is the sauna and showers section. Clients can take advantage of a dry sauna and a wet one. The latter is very enjoyable, with marble floors and walls to simulate a Turkish bath.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Luxury Travel

Courtyard By Marriott Hotel Photo: Bedroom in the Courtyard (20th floor)

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