Sculpted mashrabiya beacon
Geometric mashrabiya screens filter desert daylight across grand halls, where a spiraling central staircase anchors the vibrant lobby social scene.
“Yabu Pushelberg have humanised the scale of the hotel’s vast interior halls with subtle renditions of Middle Eastern motifs, such as bronze accents on low-slung furniture;”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Attentive multilingual staffing, Bulgari bath amenities, private poolside cabanas, and bespoke house cars across Kuwait City.
Remarkable
Geometric aluminum latticework wraps the exterior, framing soaring timber arches, Marc Quinn bronze sculptures, and spiral staircases.
Remarkable
A two-storey spa featuring a Moroccan marble hammam, lantern-lit colonnaded indoor pool, and Biologique Recherche treatment rituals.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Wallpaper*.
From its glamorous ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (an illuminated 43-foot spiral staircase) to its contemporary, one-of-a-kind art, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya emanates style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Al Soor Street in Mirqab, the tower overlooks the green pathways of Al Shaheed Park near central business towers.
The rooms
Oak herringbone floors and warm sand tones set a quiet tone, finished with deep freestanding soaking tubs and sweeping skyline views.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
A fourth-floor infinity pool looks across Al Shaheed Park, and the 24-hour gym sits behind patterned shading screens.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Rooftop kitchens serve wood-fired pizzas at Dai Forni and teppanyaki at Sintoho, with private rooms lined in brass screens.
How it began
The 22-storey tower wears a three-dimensional aluminum lattice, reinterpreting traditional Arabic shading screens to mitigate the intense desert sun.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.