The hotly-anticipated The Merchant House in Manama, Bahrain, will open its doors in September this year.

Located next to the vibrant Bab el-Bahrain Souk, this new hotel comes at an exciting time as the surrounding area is currently part of a regeneration project to re-establish the prominence of the old Souk and original heart of Manama.

The Merchant House will be an all-suite boutique hotel with 47 suites in total, each featuring an kitchenette, dining area and open plan sitting room, designed for both business and leisure.

As with all our hotels, artwork will be a prominent feature of the interior design and our Founder, Gordon Campbell Gray, has been putting together an exciting collection comprising well-established Bahraini artists alongside new and upcoming talent from Bahrain and the Gulf region.

The rooftop, another Campbell Gray speciality, is where the hotel bar and restaurant can be found with options to eat indoors or outdoors. The design here is akin to a garden, very unexpected and very green. The space will be easy and relaxed, as will be the food. The roof will also feature an infinity pool, a gym and a small boardroom for meetings and private events.

Every aspect of The Merchant House has been planned and designed to be fun and relaxed – perfect for its location, near the Old Customs House and the financial district. It will be the hotel of choice for leisure and business travellers alike, a small gem of an hotel created for interesting and individually minded cosmopolitan guests.