Is Gulf Tower really a five-star hotel?

Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Gulf Tower

★★★★★ Al muheet Street Karbala كربلاء شارع المحيط, Karbala, IQ

7.4 guest rating· 20 reviews

The five stars

Gulf Tower holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Room service.

About this hotel

Luxurious 5-Star Accommodation

Experience luxury at its finest at Gulf Tower in Karbala. Indulge in the opulence of our 5-star property located just a stone's throw away from Al Abbas Mosque and Memory Islam Museum.

Exceptional Facilities and Services

Enjoy a seamless stay with our top-notch facilities including a restaurant, shared lounge, and 24-hour room service. Stay connected with complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property and let our attentive staff assist you with a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and currency exchange services.

Elegantly Appointed Rooms

Relax in style in our well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with deluxe toiletries. Unwind in comfort with a seating area, safety deposit box, and enjoy a hot beverage with the in-room kettle.

Book your luxurious stay at Gulf Tower now and elevate your Karbala experience to new heights.

Rooms & rates

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Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 40 m² · Twin bed

Air conditioning
Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Private bathroom
Shower
Safety deposit box

Guests will have a special experience as the single room offers a fireplace. Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The single room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Studio

Sleeps 5 · 50 m² · 4× Twin bed

Air conditioning
Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Private bathroom
Shower
Safety deposit box

This studio's special feature is the fireplace. The spacious studio provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The studio features a dining area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 4 beds.

Economy Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Queen bed

Air conditioning
Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Private bathroom
Shower
Safety deposit box

Guests will have a special experience as the double room features a fireplace. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed

Air conditioning
Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Private bathroom
Shower
Safety deposit box

This twin room's standout feature is the fireplace. The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bidet. The twin room provides a dining area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · 3× Twin bed

Air conditioning
Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Private bathroom
Shower
Safety deposit box

This triple room's special feature is the fireplace. The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The triple room offers a dining area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

Family Room

Sleeps 5 · 45 m² · 5× Twin bed

Air conditioning
Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Private bathroom
Shower
Safety deposit box

Guests will have a special experience as this family room features a fireplace. The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. The family room provides a dining area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 5 beds.

Amenities

Restaurant
Air conditioning
Front desk (limited hours)
Room service
24-hour security
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Access to health care professionals
Allergy-free room
CCTV outside property
Chapel/shrine
Charcoal grill
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Contactless check-in/check-out

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Currency exchange
Delivered food - securely covered
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Food delivered to guest room
Free wired internet
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Housekeeping on request
Internet access
Invoice provided
Ironing service
Key access
Key card access
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing in dining areas
Physical distancing rules followed
Private check-in/check-out
Process in place to check health of guests
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Safety deposit box
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Security alarm
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Shopping on site
Smoke alarms
Soundproof rooms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Television in common areas
Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

Al muheet Street Karbala كربلاء شارع المحيط, Karbala, IQ

Check-in: from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Check-out: until 12:00 AM

What guests say7.420 reviews

+ Clean rooms+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Comfortable beds− Limited parking− Expensive breakfast− No spa services

Cleanliness8.0

Service8.0

Location8.0

Room Quality8.0

Amenities8.0

Value for Money8.0

Exceptional
10.0
Clean comfortable food restaurant staff
− Very difficult to reach hotel
Fazza · GB · 2025-05-24

Very good
8.0
Raja · GB · 2025-01-24

Very nice, forthcoming and helpful staff
10.0
Their generosity and kindness !! They offered for free and all the time drinking water and tea and coffee
− Booking.com making the hotel trouble because of my early leave !!!
Asaad · US · 2024-11-01

Pleasant
6.0
Jasim · IQ · 2024-05-17

Superb
9.0
Mohammed · SA · 2024-02-15

Good
7.0
Anouar · GB · 2024-02-14

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Gulf Tower really a five-star hotel?: Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

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