Kuwait Palace Hotel

Kuwait City


In a building decorated like a Yemeni souq near Central Plaza mall, this atmospheric (but slightly musty) place sports furniture from Syria, lanterns from Morocco and local plasterwork. Studios vary in size, some are wood-panelled with split-levels and balconies, all have kitchenettes. Despite its character, rooms are in need of modernising.


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