The Hilton Garden Inn Al Mina exceeded my expectations. The lobby was large and the décor was nice. There were little Arabian touches throughout the décor. Should I even get started on the breakfast buffet?!

Hilton Garden Inn Al Mina Location

The hotel was located on a main road. There was a lot of construction going on around the hotel and you could see a lot of cranes. The closest place to purchase food was a gas station that had a convenience store inside. The location was not far from major attractions, but it wasn’t great for walking around.

Hotel Staff

The staff was super friendly. The tour desk staff in the lobby gave us good ideas as far as what to do and how to get there. Our room housekeepers always went the extra mile, even arranging our shoes, among other little touches.

Rooms

The rooms were a good size. The beds were in between an American twin and an American full in terms of size. My room included a telephone and two bedside lamps. There was also a desk and TV.

When you use the outlets, there is a switch you have to turn on to make the outlets actually work. This is something I had never seen before. Surely it’s great for energy saving.

Notice how beautiful the door was. These little decorative touches were everywhere throughout the hotel.

The bathroom was a good size. I especially appreciated the clothes line that came out of the wall, which made drying bathing suits really easy.

Breakfast Buffet

The hotel buffet was amazing with a capital “A”. There were so many choices. There were American choices, Indian choices as well as Arabian choices I’d never tried before. Something I kept coming back to everyday were these almond cookies. They were shaped like muffins but with the texture of a cookie. And I can’t forget about the Masala tea, which I believe was a type of Chai tea. I brought some home with me.

Meals served at the restaurant were equally delicious. Everything tasted super fresh.

Rooftop Pool

The last morning of my trip I got to go up to the rooftop pool.  The pool was a good size and there were plenty of lounge chairs to go around. The pergola was also a nice touch. There were a lot of buildings being built nearby. I’d love to visit again in a few years and see how things have changed.