The Al Muhanna was suitable and probably consistent with the low price. However, I am not sure how it earned the fantastic reviews found on hotels.com. The location is on an uninteresting side street, but very easily walkable to major streets in Salmiyah with plenty of restaurants and coffee shops, as well as the beach road for pleasant walks, weather permitting. I had a 2 AM arrival, and had actually booked for that same day, but at 2 PM check in. Staff was very accommodating, and charged only a 10KD early check in- quite fair. In fact, front desk and bell staff was kind and helpful throughout the short stay. I was checked into a 2 BR/3 BA unit, as my single wasn't available that early. I didn't need the extra space, but I didn't have to move. It's a bare bones place, though clean enough. My room was not cleaned during my stay. The LR couch had seen better days, and stains to show it. Towels were on the thin side (an important indicator in my view). I think the biggest issue was that the shower was completely uncontained, so water gets everywhere in the bathroom, and there are no places to store bathroom items. Hot water was good, as was wifi. I was not aware of any breakfast or other food facility in the hotel, though I am not a fan of hotel breakfasts. No major complaints, but no rave reviews from me either.