Bahrain to get Gulf's first floating hotel

Manama : Promoseven Holdings yesterday announced the opening of Gulf's first floating hotel next Sunday under the patronage of Bahrain Authority for Tourism and Exhibitions Acting CEO Shaikh Khalid bin Hamoud Al Khalifa.

The hotel represents nearly $4 million investment, built to the highest specifications, with superior finishing and furnishings. 

The floating C Hotel represents the culmination of several phases of expansions and improvements at the Coral Bay resort which boasts of a broad spectrum on top of the range facilities. These include restaurants, beaches, water sports, a spa and hairdressing salon – and now a five-star floating boutique hotel.

The C Hotel is part of the Hotel des Charmes group, which specialises in only luxury boutique hotels around the world. 

The underlying ethos is to offer a unique hospitality experience for guests looking for something special and distinctive. 

The C Hotel is floating, yet anchored, allowing guests to feel that they are on a cruise ship, yet never fearing rough waters - just the therapeutic sensation of gentle waves lapping beneath the hull. Only the automatic gliding bridge separates them from dry land and Coral Bay’s luxury restaurant facilities.

The hotel also enjoys a number of unique design features, such as the piped-in water and ducted air conditioning – There are no unsightly, environmentally-unsound or space-consuming AC units anywhere to be found in this hotel, said a press release.

“Hotel guests have all the facilities and amenities of a top of the range beach resort at their disposal. For guests who are looking for something extra special, there are two picturesque suites boasting dramatic views and VIP facilities. These are the Admiralty Suite and the Royal Suite,” it explained.

Commenting on the launch, a hotel official said, “We are proud to offer a hospitality experience, which one won’t find anywhere else in Bahrain and arguably in the region as a whole. You can’t know what you’ve missed until you’ve experienced it.”