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title: "C Hotel vs Marco Polo Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "C Hotel or Marco Polo Hotel in Manama? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/c-hotel-manama-vs-marco-polo-hotel-manama/
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retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# C Hotel vs Marco Polo Hotel

Both are in Manama, 330 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Al-Qudaibiya
## [C Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/c-hotel-manama/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1236089/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Al-Qudaibiya
## [Marco Polo Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marco-polo-hotel-manama/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.2 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1823734/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Marco Polo Hotel

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 330 m apart.

### Choose C Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.3 / 6.2)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 14 / 76)

### Choose Marco Polo Hotel if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (77 / 24)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 76 / 14)

### Why is C Hotel better than Marco Polo Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.3 vs 6.2) (+1.1)
2.  Has a spa
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (14 vs 76 rooms) (−62)

### Why is Marco Polo Hotel better than C Hotel?

1.  More guest reviews (280 vs 97), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9)
2.  53 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+53)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 45) (+21)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015) (+3y)
5.  Has a gym
6.  Has 24-hour room service
7.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | C Hotel | Marco Polo Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.3  (+1.1) | 6.2 |
| Location | 4.4 | 5.8  (+1.4) |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 7.5  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5  (+2.0) | 4.5 |
| Public transport | 3.3 | 5.1  (+1.8) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.4  (+1.0) | 6.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.3  (+1.1) | 6.2 |
| Number of reviews | 97 | 280  (+183) |
| Rank in Manama | bottom 32%  (+24%) | bottom 8% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4 | 5.8  (+1.4) |
| Distance to Al-Qudaibiya centre | 790 m | 650 m  (−140 m) |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.1 km  (−330 m) |
| To the airport | 5.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 24 | 77  (+53) |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m | 320 m  (−300 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 9  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 14 | 76 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2018  (+3y) |
| Listed amenities | 22  (+3) | 19 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 14:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

330 m apart

C Hotel: city centre: 390 m, nearest station Kizha Ambur railway station: 1.4 km, Bahrain International Airport (BAH): 5.6 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m.

Marco Polo Hotel: city centre: 500 m, nearest station Kizha Ambur railway station: 1.1 km, Bahrain International Airport (BAH): 5.7 km, 77 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Manama

[Manama weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/bahrain/manama/manama/weather)

## C Hotel or Marco Polo Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, C Hotel or Marco Polo Hotel?

Marco Polo Hotel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. C Hotel is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, C Hotel or Marco Polo Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Marco Polo Hotel is closer: 650 m from the centre, against 790 m for C Hotel.

### How far apart are C Hotel and Marco Polo Hotel?

The two hotels are 330 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/c-hotel-manama-vs-marco-polo-hotel-manama/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/