Arch Hotel vs Elite Crystal Hotel
Both are in Manama, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Al Ghurayfah
Arch Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 4.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★Al Ghurayfah
Elite Crystal Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Arch Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 410 m apart.
Choose Arch Hotel if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 2011)
Choose Elite Crystal Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.9)
Why is Arch Hotel better than Elite Crystal Hotel?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2011)+7y
- 2Has a gym
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Elite Crystal Hotel better than Arch Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.9)+0.3
- 2Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Arch Hotel vs Elite Crystal Hotel: which hotel is better? | Arch Hotel | Elite Crystal Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +0.8 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 +5.0 | 4.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.2 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.2 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 1,059 | 1,780 +721 |
| Rank in Manama | top 43% | top 27% +16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Distance to Al Ghurayfah centre | 1.3 km | 1.1 km −250 m |
| To the airport | 6.0 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 52 +6 | 46 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m −220 m | 330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 +3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 100 | 107 |
| Floors | – | 11 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +7y | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 22 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Arch HotelElite Crystal Hotel
- Arch Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Arch Hotel: €82 a night on average · Elite Crystal Hotel: €331 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Manama by month
All months
| Month | Arch Hotel | Elite Crystal Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €69 | €111 |
| January | €70 | €205 |
| February | €87 | €205 |
| March | €101 | €205 |
| April | €87 | €194 |
| May | €87 | €192 |
| June | – | €1,009 |
| July | – | €1,009 |
| August | – | €1,009 |
| September | €87 | €1,009 |
| October | – | €1,009 |
| November | €71 | €526 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
410 m apart
Arch Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, Bahrain International Airport (BAH): 6.0 km, 52 places to eat within 500 m.
Elite Crystal Hotel: city centre: 1.7 km, Bahrain International Airport (BAH): 6.3 km, 46 places to eat within 500 m.
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Arch Hotel or Elite Crystal Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Arch Hotel or Elite Crystal Hotel?
Arch Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Arch Hotel or Elite Crystal Hotel?
Over the year Arch Hotel costs about €82 a night on average against €331 at Elite Crystal Hotel, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Elite Crystal Hotel is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.3 km for Arch Hotel.
How far apart are Arch Hotel and Elite Crystal Hotel?
The two hotels are 410 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score