Plaza Athenee Hotel

4.0 star property
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View from property
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Block 18 - Bnaid Al Qar - Opposite, Fridays, Behind Al Manar Complex, Kuwait City, 35151
  • Aqua Park
    10 min walk
  • Kuwait Towers
    12 min walk
  • Al Hamra Tower & Shopping Center
    19 min walk
  • Kuwait City (KWI-Kuwait Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kuwait City

Located in Kuwait City, Plaza Athenee Hotel is by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Aqua Park and Kuwait Towers. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Souq Sharq Mall and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Maritime Museum.

What's nearby

  • Aqua Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kuwait Towers - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Souq Sharq Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Souk Al Mubarakiya - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Grand Mosque - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Kuwait Intl. Airport (KWI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mais Alghanim Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪TGI Fridays - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lamba Truck - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Plaza Athenee Hotel

Mediterranean hotel with 2 restaurants and a marina
Plaza Athenee Hotel offers 74 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include a communal living room, a reception hall, and bike parking.
Grab a bite at Athenee Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Athenee Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open 24 hours.
Al Forn - Onsite brasserie. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self-parking on site
  • Secured uncovered valet parking on site (KWD 3 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured uncovered extended parking on site (KWD 3 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: KWD 4-4 for adults and KWD 2-2 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Athenee Restaurant
  • Al Forn

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Bike parking
  • Motorised watercraft

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Marina on site

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 381
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Couples dining
  • Renovated entire property – September 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from midnight to 6:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of KWD 5 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KWD 4 to 4 for adults, and KWD 2 to 2 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KWD 10.000 per room (one-way)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: KWD 3 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: KWD 3 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Under Kuwaiti law, if you are a Kuwaiti citizen or a resident of Kuwait, you must provide a Kuwait Civil ID card at time of check-in; couples wishing to share a room must provide their original marriage certificate
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Plaza Athenee Hotel Kuwait City
Plaza Athenee Kuwait City
Plaza Athenee Hotel Hotel
Plaza Athenee Hotel Kuwait City
Plaza Athenee Hotel Hotel Kuwait City

Plaza Athenee Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 33 reviews" "

4.4/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dennis

No frills, basically a bed and a shower.
This is a no frills hotel. I am not sure if it was a language issue or a cultural issue, but none of my requests were met. I asked for a wake up call. It never came. I asked for a taxi to be called, I ended up having to catch one on my own on the street. The hotel is a few blocks from an ATM and super market. Places to eat are a bit further away. Once I was shown how the television worked, it operated fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The bathroom facilities were not in the best working order.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and responsive staff
Staff were nice and professional. For a budget hotel, this is a good pick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Band front desk customer service, Rude manager
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

gary

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is good for one night need modernising
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Ammar Khamis, Bahrain

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad service
overall I stay for 1 night. it was a horrible hotel. They cheting us as I was already reserve for a suite for 3 persons and I surprised that is 2 beds only avilable in the room!! the pictures avialable in the web site is much differ in reality. The resturant has limited choises for breakfast and it bad food.

2/10 Terrible

Reddy, Dubai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel In residential Area
The Stay was terrible at this place. First it was written as Free Airport Shuttle. No shuttle provided. The rooms are very small and the Washroom is so small that a large person cannot fit.Two out of three days the Internet was not working. Two out of three days the Television was not working. The tap in the washroom was continuously leaking and they do not repair. Third Day the Air conditioning stopped working. After complaining they checked and changed the room. There there was no electricity for most part of the night. The Power DB for three rooms was in another room where a couple was staying. Later in the morning, almost for four hours, no body attended even to the calls that there was no power. Got checked out and cannot give me a Final Bill. They want to deduct the Expedia Commission and give me the final bill which I did not accept. How can I take a bill for less than what I paid? And no free shuttle to Airport also. They want to charge for that. There is no meaning in mentioning Free Airport Shuttle if it was not there. Totally disgusted with both Expedia and also the Hotel Stay.

4/10 Poor

Sebastian, Argentina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor service and cleaniness
TV not working. It took 5 days to fix. When I arrive, still the soap used by previous passengers was there, with hair! Internet not working. Four days latter, they gave me a GSM modem, but I had to pay for it! In summary... bad experience!

4/10 Poor

TJ, Dubai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst Experiance
On my arrival, there was no AC in the room, no toilet paper, no towels. The bathroom was still dirty from the previous person that stayed there with hair all over the floor. the bathroom basin was leaking, the stinja pipe was leaking and when you take a shower, the water rises up till it runs out of the shower and entire floor is wet. I slipt in the bathroom due to this. the room was very dirty and the exposed electrical cables was a hazard. the internet was more off than what it was on. When they clean the room, i dont get new toilet paper and they only give 1 towel. After they cleaned the room, you cant see much difference. Overall..... i would not recommend this place to anyone ever. WORST hotel experiance ever.

10/10 Excellent

samir hawana, tampa florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel fir the money on Kuwait
Staff helpful and generous breakfast. Free resfreshment always. Very exceptional hospitality.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay somewhere else
The hotel refused to provide airport transfer in both cases I requested it, and the gym is under "reconstruction" (i.e. not available). Rooms are dirty and poorly maintained. Safety was a concern, as well: the deadbolt lock didn't work and I even came back to the room once to find my door open, as (presumably) the cleaning staff did not close it properly. Not a great location, but it could be worse.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For your own sake - find another hotel
I regret to say that this hotel is far below acceptable standard. Selection and presentation of the breakfast was very bad. Room and bathroom was run down and straight forward dirty. Common areas appeared dirty and smelly. Guys in the reception were ok, - but nothing more. I have over the years stayed in several hotels in Kuwait city and one should not always expect to much, - but this hotel is by far the worst.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I beleive thae the TV requirs to be replaced with LEDor LC what is there is old model no matching the rate of four stars hotel.

8/10 Good

Z, Singapore

Liked: Staff & service
Value for money
This is not a fancy hotel and is starting to show some age. On the plus side, the staff were friendly and helpful. The free Airport pick-up and drop-off, breakfast buffet and internet connection in the room are big positives that makes the hotel "value for money." The location is quite close to the business district. I think it is a good choice for a short business trip to Kuwait.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed sheets were not really white and not so clean than I expect. Carpet on the floor is not a good idea. Bathroom not very clean and it was water coming from the upper floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
الحجز المفروض يكون ل٤ افراد وعطانا غرفة حق نفرين وقال الغلط من الموقع مو منه والحجز المفروض معاه فطور وجحدنا وقال لازم تدع فلوس زيادة حق الفطور
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Juma

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jag checkade in måndag kl 14, och checkade ut lördag kl 22. Under min vistelse blev inte mitt rum städat. Jag fick bära ut sopor själv och köpa eget toapapper när det tog slut.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

ASEEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
تجربة سيئة جداً لن تتكرر التعامل سيء والواقع أسوء
تجربة سيئة جداً لن تتكرر التعامل سيء والصور والمواصفات غير صحيحة وغير مطابقة الموظفون بدل من إمتصاص غضب العميل من سوء الخدمة يضيفون لها سوء التعامل الجاكوزي لايعمل في كل الفندق بحجة الإزعاج والشكاوى!!!!!! وهذا العذرة أول مرة نسمع به في أي فندق بالعالم ليس كل الصور واقعية وبناء على كلام الموظف لابد من ذكر أن المرفق يعمل من يعوض ماتم دفعه والصدمة الحاصلة!!!!!! الأثاث والدورات (كرمتم) تحتاج لصيانة الإفطار منوع نوعاً هذا الشيء الوحيد المقبول
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Khaled

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

abdullrahman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
سئ
خدمات سيئة والغرف صغيره جدا وكذلك دورات المياه والاثاث قديم

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness