The kitchenette in each suite comes with a house rule that surprises first time guests: cooking is not allowed. That small paradox sums up Al Olaya Suites Hotel, once a Best Western and later known as Atiram Olaya Suites, a property that offers the space of an apartment with the services of a hotel, and a few quirks in between.
The building stands on Road 2004 in Hoora, just off Exhibition Road, one of Manama's most animated districts, popular with weekend visitors who cross the King Fahd Causeway from Saudi Arabia. Studios and suites have living areas and flat screen televisions, and the facilities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, the Icon Sport and Grill restaurant, room service and free parking with valet. The National Museum and the Corniche are within easy reach, the airport is about fifteen minutes by car.