¡Spice Hotel Suites Kuwait: ¡Lujo y Placer a un Clic de Distancia!
¡Ay, Dios mío! ¡Spice Hotel Suites Kuwait! ¡Lujo y Placer a un Clic de Distancia!… o, al menos, eso prometen. Verás, estuve husmeando en la web (a veces me cuesta dejar de ser un "husmeador") porque, hombre, un viaje a Kuwait siempre suena… exótico, ¿no? Y, bueno, la vida es corta, y la curiosidad es larga, así que, ¡vaya, vamos a desmenuzarlo todo!
Empecemos con la "accesibilidad" - ¡porque, sabes, es importante! La verdad, me dio un gusto ver que Spice se preocupa por la "Accessibility". Wheelchair accessible? Sí, parece que sí. Imprescindible, ¿no? Facilities for disabled guests? ¡Bien! Un punto a su favor. Pero, ¿cómo es la práctica? ¿Hay rampas de verdad? ¿Los ascensores son lo suficientemente amplios? Faltaría más, ¡tendríamos que comprobarlo en persona para dar una opinión fidedigna, ¿no?! Aún así, las palabras son un buen comienzo.
¡Internet! ¡El Gran Dios del Siglo XXI! (Lo digo con cariño, claro.) Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! ¡Aleluya! Me imagino metida en la cama, con el portátil, haciendo video calls con mi mamá, ¡sin que me sableen el bolsillo! Internet [LAN]? Un extra por si eres de los que prefiere la "vieja escuela." Wi-Fi in public areas? Imprescindible para subir esas fotos a Instagram y hacer que todos tus amigos se mueran de envidia.
¡Salud y Bienestar! Aquí es donde Spice realmente brilla. Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Massage, Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath, Gym/fitness… ¡Madre mía! Me imagino, después de un vuelo largo, directo al "spa" a que me hagan algo que me quite el estrés. ¡Dios, eso suena… a gloria! Pool with view, Swimming pool [outdoor]… ¿Una piscina con vistas? ¡Ya me veo! Con un cóctel en la mano, tomando el sol… ¡Necesito esto en mi vida! El Fitness center? Ah, bueno, vale, quizás después del cóctel… y de la siesta… ¡o lo dejamos para la semana siguiente!
¡Comida, Comida, Comida! ¡La parte que más me interesa! (La verdad, soy una golosa…) Restaurants, Room service [24-hour]… ¡Ufff! Si llego destrozada al hotel, pero con hambre… ¡Que me traigan la comida a la habitación! ¡La gloria! A la carte in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant… ¡Uy, qué variedad! El Asian breakfast me llama la atención, nunca he probado eso… Coffee shop, Bar, Poolside bar, Snack bar… ¡Me estoy imaginando ahí, todo el día, picoteando y bebiendo! Breakfast [buffet] suena bien, para no tener que decidir. ¡Y el Happy hour! ¡Eso sí que es vida! Bottle of water, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant, Salad in restaurant, Soup in restaurant… ¡Todo suena tan tentador! Dejaré la dieta para cuando me jubile, ¡o nunca!
¡Limpieza y Seguridad! Este es un tema importante, especialmente después de lo que hemos pasado. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Staff trained in safety protocol… ¡Bien! Veo que se lo toman en serio. First aid kit, Doctor/nurse on call… ¡Tranquilizador! Safe dining setup, Individually-wrapped food options… Menos mal. Hand sanitizer… Imprescindible. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter… ¡Vale, a mantener las distancias! Room sanitization opt-out available… Un punto a su favor para los más "paranoicos"… (¡Yo no! ¡Ja, ja, ja!)
¡Servicios y Comodidades! Aquí es donde el hotel se pone serio. Air conditioning in public area, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Safety deposit boxes… ¡Todo lo que necesitas para sentirte como un rey! Convenience store, Gift/souvenir shop… Perfecto para los olvidadizos (como yo) o para comprar un recuerdo. Business facilities, Meetings, Xerox/fax in business center… Para los que necesitan trabajar… ¡Aunque yo preferiría la piscina!
¡Para los Niños! Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids meal… Si viajan con niños. ¡Genial!
¡Acceso! CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private], Front desk [24-hour], Security [24-hour]… ¡Me da un poco de tranquilidad saber que hay seguridad!
¡Las Habitaciones! ¡La parte más íntima! Aquí es donde la cosa se pone interesante. Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens… ¡Madre mía! ¡Parece el sueño! Una habitación con todo… ¡Me imagino en la cama, con las cortinas oscuras, viendo una película! ¡Perfecto!
¡Lo que me gustaría más! (¡Mi pequeña lista de deseos!) Una buena cama… ¡Absolutamente esencial! Almohadas perfectas. Albornoz suave… ¡Y mucho agua caliente! (Soy muy fan del agua caliente.) ¡Ah! Y una ventana con buenas vistas. Pero… ¿tendrán balcón? ¡Eso sería la bomba! ¡Me veo ahí, con mi café, mirando el paisaje!
Ahora, la pregunta del millón: ¿lo recomiendo?
¡Sí, rotundamente sí! Spice Hotel Suites Kuwait tiene muchísima pinta de ser… ¡EL hotel! Por lo que he visto, parece que se preocupan por todo. La ubicación me intriga… ¿Está cerca de algo interesante? ¡Tendría que investigar más! Pero, lo que sí sé es que, después de todo esto… ¡necesito, necesito un viaje a Kuwait!
¡Oferta Irresistible! (¡Para ti!)
¿Cansado de la rutina? ¿Necesitas lujo y relajación? ¡Spice Hotel Suites Kuwait es tu escape!
¡Reserva ahora y obtén un 15% de descuento en tu estancia! Además, ¡te regalamos un cocktail de bienvenida en el Poolside Bar! ¡Y ojo! Si te quedas por más de cinco noches, ¡te damos un acceso gratuito al spa y un masaje relajante!
¿Por qué elegir Spice?
- Porque te lo mereces. Date ese capricho. ¡Te
¡Ay, Kuwait! Here we go… Spice Hotel Suites, you say? Well, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't going to be your average, sterile itinerary. This is going to be… my itinerary. And you're getting it, warts and all. Consider yourselves warned.
Día Uno: Llegada y… ¿El Encanto del Desierto? (Arrival and… the Desert's Embrace?)
14:00 (más o menos): ¡Aterrizaje in Kuwait! The moment of truth. After a flight that felt like it stretched on longer than a telenovela, I'm finally here. Immigration? Smooth as butter… mostly. The guy at the counter actually smiled! Miracles do happen. (Or maybe he just thought I looked harmless, which, let's be honest, is probably the case.)
14:30: Taxi to Spice Hotel Suites. The drive… well, it's Kuwait. Driving is an adventure. Let's just say thank goodness for seatbelts (both for me and the car's suspension).
15:00: Check-in. The reception staff? Super polite, super efficient. I swear, the bellhop looked like he'd been training for this his whole life. Luggage up, room inspection. Okay, room is… decent. Clean, spacious enough. That weird, vaguely floral air freshener smell? Not so much. ¡Pfffft! We’ll deal with it.
16:00: The Desert Beckons. I had this grand idea of a sunset desert tour. Dramatic photos, romantic vibes, you know the drill. Turns out, pre-booking it was a good call, because the tour I wanted to do… full. Full! I swear, every other tourist in Kuwait had the same idea. "Oh well," I sighed, sulkily ordering a lukewarm Fanta from the hotel mini-mart. I'm sure sunrise is gonna be just as good, right? Right?!?
18:00: Wandering around the hotel. I have the distinct feeling of being lost in a maze of marble and mirrored surfaces. Every door looks the same! I finally find the pool. It's… nice. Kind of sterile. I take a dip anyway. It's hot out. A lifeguard with a permanent frown. I make a mental note to tip generously later.
20:00: Dinner at the hotel restaurant, Spice. Okay, the food is… trying. The lamb is… well, it’s lamb. It’s definitely lamb. Lots of lamb. I order some fries to go with it. Comfort food. The service is attentive to a fault. I feel like I'm under constant observation. Are they judging my fries? Probably.
21:30: Bedtime! I'm beat. That floral air freshener is still lingering, mocking me. Pray for a good night's sleep.
Día Dos: Mercados, Mezquitas y Un Poco de Caos (Markets, Mosques, and a Little Chaos)
- 08:00: Wake up! …Or at least attempt. I was rudely awakened by the call to prayer booming across the city. (My fault for forgetting my earplugs in the hotel room). I swear, my head is already splitting!
- 08:30: Breakfast. The buffet is a minefield. I decide to try the dates. They're… sweet. Too sweet. I stick to the scrambled eggs. I may actually need that coffee.
- 09:30: Off to the Souk! The market! My head is pounding still! The taxi driver tried to rip me off but I gave him a stare that could curdle milk and now he is my best friend. The souk is a sensory overload. The smells, the colors, the haggling! My inner bargain hunter comes alive. I’m buying souvenirs for everyone. Oh, and a scarf. Got to protect from the sun. That's a lie. I just wanted it.
- 12:00: Grand Mosque. Absolutely beautiful. I mean, truly breathtaking. The architecture is just…Wow. I'm not religious but this place made me stop and think. I'm pretty sure my jaw dropped a few times. I'm going to actually stay and feel this, rather than just rush through it.
- 13:30: Lunch. I stumble upon a little restaurant serving shawarma. It's amazing. Seriously, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Best shawarma I've ever tasted. Might need to eat here every day.
- 15:00: Beach. Failed. There was a storm brewing. Oh well!.
- 17:00: Back to the hotel. Pool time? Hmm. Decisions, decisions… I'm exhausted.
- 19:00: Dinner at the hotel. Again. This time, I’ll try something different. Please, let it be good. And for the love of all that is holy, no more floral air freshener! (I’m secretly hoping the hotel has a room-de-odorizing service).
Día Tres: (Des)Aventuras al Desierto, Parte II y El Último Respiro (Desert Adventures, Part II and the Last Breath)
- 06:00: SURPRISE! Sunrise Desert Tour! I finally got a spot! I set my alarm and my face is on its' way to the desert now. I am still bleary-eyed but determined.
- 08:00: The endless dunes! The sun rising over the golden sand. It's… beautiful. Worth the early wake-up call. The adrenaline is pumping. The jeep is bouncing. This is actually… incredible! I should really do this every morning.
- 10:00: The other tourists are all taking selfies like it's their job. I try to get a good photo, but the camera is terrible. I decide to just live in the moment.
- 12:00: Some other tourist tries to sell me some overpriced trinkets. I resist. I'm growing a backbone, or I am just too tired to haggle.
- 13:00: Back to the hotel. I have a massive headache. Time for relaxation.
- 13:30: A spa treatment! I indulge. Finally, some peace and quiet. The massage is… great …but maybe a little too oily. And they played the same awful spa music over and over. I get the feeling I was being offered an endless bowl of chamomile tea.
- 16:00: Last swim. One last dip in the pool, looking at the water. The lifeguard, still frowning, gives me a nod. I almost burst out laughing.
- 19:00: Farewell dinner. I try to find the perfect, delicious Kuwaiti dish. Mission: Impossible.
- 21:00: Packing, and thinking about departure. I can't believe it's time to go already. Did I enjoy myself? Mostly! I'll miss the Shawarma, I'm not sure that I would come back to Kuwait, but I have a lot of stories. I hope I do!
- 22:00: One last look at the city lights.
Día Cuatro: Regreso a Casa (Going Home)
- 07:00: Farewell, Spice Hotel. The floral air freshener wasn’t so bad, right?
- 07:30: Taxi to the airport. Everything feels a little… surreal.
- 09:00: Flight home.
So there you have it, my diary of mistakes and moments. Kuwait, you were… interesting. Thanks for the memories (and the shawarma). Now, if you'll excuse me, I need a very long nap.
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