LOCAL Escapes

Having explored most of the beaches and trendy hotspots in Bahrain during the year, it was pretty exciting to hear that the newest Hilton Hotel had opened up!

Overlooking the Kingdom’s sparkling waters and only about 4km from Bahrain National Museum, Hilton Bahrain finally opened its doors in Juffair, offering 348 beautifully designed guest rooms, six on-site restaurants and a well-rounded urban experience that we could not get enough of.

I got a little too excited about this particular staycation though, as I packed my bag – I made sure to include some food and treats for my best friend since he was coming along! As the aggressively excited wagging of the tail began, me and my furry friend, Blackberry, jumped in the car and headed out on our latest adventure.

As we reached the lobby of the Hilton Hotel, the ever-sokind concierge team helped with our luggage and welcomed me inside. Not even moments later, the Director of Food & Beverage was already kneeling on the ground welcoming Blackberry into the hotel with cuddles. He was loving the attention so far.

The check-in process was extremely smooth – I had to answer some questions about my four-legged friend (his weight and age) and received a well-put-together letter with useful insights for our stay! These included where we could take a walk, pet grooming facilities, pet-sitting services, in-room pet massages as well as pet in-room dining.

Honestly, at this point, I was already beyond elated with all the interactions Berry and I were getting before we had even entered our room. The lovely team at the Hilton had put us up on one of their highest floors in a 72sq/m King Deluxe Studio with phenomenal views of the sea from every corner.

My room was equipped with a 55-inch smart TV (that rotates so you can comfortably watch from the bed or even from the plush sofa bed in the living area), a full kitchenette, a dining table, a designated wardrobe area and a stunningly long balcony to enjoy the views. I put our things down and soaked in luxury. There’s something quite refreshing about feeling at home, even when you’re not at home.

Berry ran around the room in circles as he got acquainted with the new location – luckily, the hotel had prepared for him his very own special bed with a toy and set up feeding bowls for him to use. We both made ourselves at home very quickly, got comfy and ready to enjoy the sunset from our 27th-floor view.

Having taken the day off to spend some quality time with my best friend, we both sat down to explore the hotel’s 24-hour inroom dining menu for a late afternoon treat – I enjoyed some deliciously crispy fish fingers whilst he munched away on his dry food.