A beach resort in Messilah, a grand hotel at the mall or butler service downtown? Our travel advisors personally help you find the luxury hotel in Kuwait City that matches your stay on the Gulf. Book through suitespot for benefits such as breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – depending on the hotel, worth around €500 on average for a two-night stay.
Waldorf Astoria KuwaitFor shopping and flawless service, we recommend the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, linked directly to The Avenues. Families who want a beach book the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait, with 200 meters of private sand and a kids’ club. Business travelers stay at The St. Regis Kuwait in the center, with butler service. A rooftop infinity pool and your own beach at a good price? Then the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait in Salmiya is the one.Beach days, shopping or meetings downtown: what brings you to the Gulf? Below are the best hotels in Kuwait City, listed alongside their district, price per night and suitespot score. Our tip: families stay at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait by its private beach, shoppers at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait right at The Avenues.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria Kuwait | – | ★ 4.9/5 | 395 € |
| Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait | Anjafa | ★ 4.7/5 | 194 € |
| The St. Regis Kuwait | Block 14 | ★ 4.7/5 | 564 € |
| Grand Hyatt Kuwait | – | ★ 4.4/5 | 351 € |
| Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait | – | ★ 4.7/5 | 255 € |
Hand-picked by our travel experts: every hotel in Kuwait City with the benefits that are included when you book through suitespot, its nightly rate and our Score.
4.9Hilton HonorsSheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan St. Al Rai Area, P.O. Box 70, Al Andalous Kuwait City, Kuwait 92000
4.7IHG One RewardsCoast Line A, Arabella Complex, Kuwait City, Kuwait
4.7Marriott BonvoyFahd Al Salem Street, Kuwait City, 13060, Kuwait
4.4World of Hyatt360 Mall, Zahra 47451, Kuwait
4.7Jumeirah ONEAl Ta’awun Street, Kuwait, Kuwait City 13036, Kuwait
Many of our partner hotels in Kuwait City offer special conditions bookable via suitespot – from free nights to discounts on longer stays. Your suitespot benefits (breakfast, upgrade chance, hotel credit) apply on top. The best offer in this selection: 25% discount for stays of four nights or more at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| The St. Regis Kuwait | Up to 20% discount for stays of three nights or more (for Grand Deluxe Room) | March 28, 2027 |
| Waldorf Astoria Kuwait | 25% discount for stays of four nights or more | December 28, 2027 |
Rated Five-Star by Forbes Travel Guide: The Waldorf Astoria Kuwait brings the brand’s classics to the Gulf, from Peacock Alley with its afternoon tea to the famous Waldorf clock, here adorned with Kuwaiti motifs. Guests in Ikaros Club rooms and suites use The Ikaros Club, with its own dining, a library and a meeting room. The Royal Suite on the top floor measures more than 340 m².
The St. Regis Kuwait · Block 14A Michelin Key and a butler: The St. Regis Kuwait holds one Michelin Key and a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Mashrabiya screens, patterned marble floors and details in leather and brass speak of regional craftsmanship, and the St. Regis Butler takes care of luggage, clothing and requests.
Gardens at room level: At the Grand Hyatt Kuwait, 23 rooms and suites have their own planted garden terrace. The Grand Club offers club guests a quiet retreat, and up to 1,560 guests fit into the Grand Ballroom.
On the Gulf since 2024: The Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait draws on Bedouin Sadu weaving in its interiors. Through its Means For Good program it supports 312 Café, a coffee shop staffed by people with disabilities.
A day at the beach: The Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait sits on 200 meters of its own sandy beach in Messilah. Add to that an infinity pool, an adults-only pool and a splash pool for kids. Talise Spa covers 3,500 m² with 17 treatment rooms, a hammam, a sauna, a hydrotherapy pool, a snow room and a Himalayan salt room.
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel KuwaitInfinity above the Gulf: On the roof of the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, the infinity pool seems to run to the horizon, and below lies the hotel’s private stretch of beach.
Green in the city: At the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, plants and cabanas frame the pool and its OXIO lounge. The Waldorf Astoria Spa spans about 1,260 m², and its Private Suite has its own lounge, a hammam-style steam room and a Jacuzzi. At the Grand Hyatt Kuwait, Noor Spa pampers guests in six rooms with products from Barcelona and Paris.
After an afternoon on the sand at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait, head into Talise Spa: the salt room first, then a few minutes in the snow room. The Lobby Lounge and its afternoon tea come next.
The Mediterranean and afternoon tea: AVA at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait serves dishes from the French Riviera, southern Italy and the Greek islands, with wood-fired pizzas and sharing plates. Peacock Alley offers coffee, macarons and afternoon tea, and in the evening the pool turns into Levantine Kubbar, named after the island off the coast.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comThree kitchens under one roof: At the Grand Hyatt Kuwait, MEI LI serves Pan-Asian cuisine inspired by Beijing’s Imperial Palace, ’Stambul Ottoman dishes and Liberté a modern brasserie.
Grand Hyatt KuwaitEating by the water: At the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait, Olio Trattoria Italiana cooks with Gulf views, while Garden Café sets tables in the garden for families. At the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, ENVY offers Levantine cooking, and Icon Rooftop Lounge serves Mediterranean bites above the sea.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
A taste of Kuwait: Try machboos, spiced rice with fish or meat, and for dessert lugaimat, small dough balls drizzled with date syrup.
Center and business district: The St. Regis Kuwait stands on Fahd Al Salem Street in the Safat district, a few steps from the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre. The airport is about 15 minutes away. Our advice for meetings downtown and evenings in the souk.
Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait · AnjafaRight at the mall: The Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is linked to The Avenues in Al Rai, 11 kilometers from the airport. The Grand Hyatt Kuwait is part of 360 Mall in Zahra, south of downtown. Shoppers looking for a 5-star hotel in Kuwait City are in the right place here.
No booking fee: the benefits simply come on top of the rate you book.
On the Gulf coast: Of the luxury hotels in Kuwait City, the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait lies in Messilah, away from the bustle of downtown. The Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait stands in the Arabella Complex in Salmiya, with direct beach access and 15 restaurants and cafés right next door.
Head to the Kuwait Towers for sunset, then walk along Arabian Gulf Street. Round off the evening at Souk Al Mubarakiya with fresh dates and sweet tea.
Rates at the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait start at 193 €, at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait at 254 €. At the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait you pay from 394 €, and a night at The St. Regis Kuwait starts at 563 €. Which rooms are free today, and at what price, is revealed in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center, Safat | |||
| The St. Regis Kuwait | 563 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Al Rai and Zahra, at the malls | |||
| Waldorf Astoria Kuwait | 394 € | 1st night | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Grand Hyatt Kuwait | 350 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Gulf coast, Messilah and Salmiya | |||
| Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait | 254 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
| Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait | 193 € | 1st night | ★ 4.7/5 |
Your benefits: At all five hotels, two people have breakfast. Most add a 100 US dollar hotel credit, which at The St. Regis Kuwait takes the form of a private airport transfer both ways. At the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait, suites booked for two nights or more get another 100 US dollars and an airport pick-up. The Grand Hyatt Kuwait requires a minimum stay of two nights through suitespot.
Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait · Kuwait CityPoints: You earn Hilton Honors points at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, even double here, IHG One Rewards at the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Marriott Bonvoy at The St. Regis Kuwait, World of Hyatt at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait and Jumeirah ONE. With suitespot you pay the direct rate, and your status perks remain valid.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comKuwait City through the year: Winter is mild and sunny, perfect for the beach, the corniche and desert trips. Spring brings the coast to life, and in summer the day moves into spas, pools and malls, while evenings by the water are long and warm. A 5-star hotel in Kuwait City is rewarding in every season.
In Kuwait City you can earn with five programs: Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt and Jumeirah ONE. Booked through suitespot at the direct rate, your stays earn points and status credit in full.
5 of the 5 hotels in Kuwait City belong to a hotel loyalty program, spread across five programs. Programs represented include Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy, with one hotel each.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | Waldorf Astoria Kuwait |
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait |
| Jumeirah ONE | 1 hotel | Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | The St. Regis Kuwait |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Grand Hyatt Kuwait |
Which hotel in Kuwait City suits you often comes down to a few questions: is there a pool or a spa, how old is the building, when was it last renovated, and has the hotel received an award? The overview answers them for all five hotels at a glance.
3 hotels have a spa, 5 a pool. One hotel holds a Michelin Key, and 3 are listed in the Forbes Travel Guide.
✓ = available, – = not available, blank = no information.
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Michelin Keys | Forbes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf Astoria Kuwait | 2022 | ✓ | ✓ | 5 stars | ||
| The St. Regis Kuwait | 2022 | ✓ | 1 Key | 4 stars | ||
| Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait | 2013 | ✓ | ✓ | 4 stars | ||
| Grand Hyatt Kuwait | 2022 | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait | 2024 | ✓ |
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Carolin, Valentina, Madeleine and Andrea and our team know these hotels from the inside – and will help you find the right room, the right location and the right rate. 365 days a year, by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Meet our team →The Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait starts at 193 €, the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait at 254 €. At the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait you pay from 394 €, at The St. Regis Kuwait from 563 €. Breakfast for two is part of every suitespot booking.
The Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait, with 200 meters of private beach in Messilah, and the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, with its own stretch of sand in Salmiya.
The Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait has an infinity pool, an adults-only pool and one for kids. The Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait has a rooftop infinity pool, the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait a pool with cabanas.
The Royal Suite at the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait covers more than 340 m² on the top floor. At the Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, suites have seafront terraces or balconies, the Grand Hyatt Kuwait offers rooms and suites with private garden terraces, and the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait twelve villas.
Yes, at all five hotels: with Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt and Jumeirah ONE. At the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait, suitespot bookings earn double Hilton Honors points.
The St. Regis Kuwait on Fahd Al Salem Street holds one Michelin Key.
Forbes Travel Guide rates the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait Five-Star, while The St. Regis Kuwait and the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait each carry a Four-Star rating.
The Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait, with Sinbad’s Kids Club, a teen club, a splash pool and the beach. The Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait and the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait also have kids’ clubs.
Two of the luxury hotels in Kuwait City sit right at a mall: the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait is linked directly to The Avenues, and the Grand Hyatt Kuwait is part of 360 Mall.
Through suitespot, The St. Regis Kuwait includes a private round-trip transfer, and the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel Kuwait an airport pick-up for suites booked for two nights or more. We are happy to arrange your ride for the other hotels too.
Every season has its appeal: winter draws you to the beach with mild sunshine, while summer puts the spa, the pool and shopping center stage.
