Charthouse Bahrain vs The Merchant House
Both are in Manama, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Bahrain Financial Harbor
Charthouse Bahrain
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseBahrain Financial Harbor
The Merchant House
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 560 m apart.
Choose Charthouse Bahrain if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.2)
Choose The Merchant House if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.5 km / 3.0 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (74 / 13)
Why is Charthouse Bahrain better than The Merchant House?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2)+0.5
- 2470 m closer to the area centre−470 m
- 3More guest reviews (361 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable×36
Why is The Merchant House better than Charthouse Bahrain?
- 161 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+61
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 71 vs 48)+23
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Charthouse Bahrain vs The Merchant House: which hotel is better? | Charthouse Bahrain | The Merchant House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Location | 4.3 | 5.5 +1.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 2.8 +1.3 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 2.1 | 4.2 +2.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.9 | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.5 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 361 +351 | 10 |
| Rank in Manama | top 10% +39% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 | 5.5 +1.2 |
| Distance to Bahrain Financial Harbor centre | 190 m −470 m | 660 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km −380 m | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.2 km −390 m |
| To the airport | 7.4 km | 7.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 74 +61 |
| To the nearest food shop | 630 m | 140 m −490 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 14 +12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 99 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +11 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
560 m apart
Charthouse Bahrain: city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Kizha Ambur railway station: 1.6 km, Bahrain International Airport (BAH): 7.4 km, beach: 2.2 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
The Merchant House: city centre: 2.5 km, nearest station Kizha Ambur railway station: 1.2 km, Bahrain International Airport (BAH): 7.3 km, beach: 2.6 km, 74 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Charthouse Bahrain or The Merchant House: common questions
Which is better, Charthouse Bahrain or The Merchant House?
They are evenly matched. Charthouse Bahrain is stronger in guest rating, beach access; The Merchant House is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Charthouse Bahrain or The Merchant House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Charthouse Bahrain is closer: 190 m from the centre, against 660 m for The Merchant House.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Charthouse Bahrain is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; The Merchant House is 2.6 km.
How far apart are Charthouse Bahrain and The Merchant House?
The two hotels are 560 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