Islamabad Serena Hotel

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Khayaban-e-Suharwardy G-5/1, Islamabad, Federal Capital Territory, 44000
  • Place, Supreme Court of Pakistan
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Rawal Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Embassy of the United States of America
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islamabad (ISB-Islamabad Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Club King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Club Twin

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 197 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Club King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Islamabad Serena Hotel

Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
This hotel features 5 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a fitness centre, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Islamabad Serena Hotel offers 387 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Maisha Spa has 16 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Islamabad Serena Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Supreme Court of Pakistan. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Asian cuisine with garden views at Zamana Restaurant, one of the property's 5 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, manicures and pedicures or massages at Maisha Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Rawal Lake and a few minutes from Embassy of Italy
  • Free airport shuttle service
Islamabad Serena Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 5 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite 24-hour business centre. A fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Islamabad Serena Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Islamabad hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Zamana Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Open 24 hours.
Wild Rice – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 5 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Wild Rice
  • Zamana Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 16 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Islamabad Serena Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 1 year old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services, spa treatments, and private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Islamabad Serena
Islamabad Serena Hotel Hotel
Islamabad Serena Hotel Islamabad
Islamabad Serena Hotel Hotel Islamabad

Islamabad Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 240 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hanif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about the hotel. Perfect customer service to amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shainoor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lack of housekeeping maintenance

Shower drain was too slow. Water was overflowing .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nasreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay , kind attentive staff , attention to detail in every aspect. Looking forward to our next stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Uzma

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
At first glance, the hotel looks grand and impressive. Many guests are amazed to find a place like this in Pakistan, and the property does stand out locally. However, for anyone who has travelled internationally, it’s simply on par with average high-end hotels abroad — elegant, yes, but not exceptional. It’s nice for Pakistan, not globally prestigious. What truly lets the hotel down is the staff and service. They are often standoffish, unhelpful, and occasionally rude. On the rare occasions they greet you warmly, it feels forced and insincere. There’s also clear bias — Western-looking guests receive noticeably better treatment, while others are largely ignored. The limousine service is a complete scam, with fares doubling for the same route under excuses like “different direction.” Tipping is also expected constantly — even basic courtesy feels tied to how much you pay. Even the “complimentary airport drop-off” policy is absurd. My mother didn’t need the 40-minute airport ride and asked to be dropped just six minutes away instead, planning to continue to the airport herself. They refused and made her pay, meaning she lost her complimentary transfer entirely. Food is average, lacking authentic Pakistani flavour, and even the tea is plain kettle tea. Overall, the hotel looks luxurious but lacks genuine hospitality. Beneath the polished image lies poor service, inflexibility, and favouritism — not worth the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are lovely. The room is nice. The provided cell did not work. The food was only ok - fairly salty on all meats. There is a dress code for breakfast inside so be aware. The provided “fruit basket” with the club room was two apples on a plate ;-). Overall a decent place with lovely surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gul, Brighton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Awais

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Awais

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Awais

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kashif

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safeer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaudry Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pervez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service 5star, breath taking views, i would recommend this place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafiq

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feels like a pakistani palace somewhere. great place yo have as home away from home. fully recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Still here. All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anas

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it’s a fine hotel but staff not very helpful and the cafeteria is like a zoo. You get up your seat is gone. Food comes cold and when you let them know the serves touches the food with his hands to see temperature “oh sorry sir your right” lol. Hygiene issues all over the hotel. Overall for the price in Islamabad, overpriced and bad. Now the good— hmm can’t think of anything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Moiz, Lahore

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived at the reception, I was greeted warmly, which felt very welcoming. On my request, they kindly extended the checkout time to 2 pm. The food quality was average; we had Lebanese cuisine. Unfortunately, we missed the breakfast and instead went to Rakaposhi Café, but based on the experience, I would rate the breakfast 3 stars. Overall, the property appears a bit old and could benefit from some upgrades. However, the location is fantastic, very central, and ideal for tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for break between journeys.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rehan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Serena for the 2nd time - Pakistani hospitality at its finest! They go above and beyond with everything they do, from the complimentary airport/bus terminal pickup to the warm reception (greetings & welcome drinks), to the ambiance /architecture (simple yet classy), the food and the facilities - everything is top notch. Lastly, icing on the cake is that they gladly extended my stay for a couple of hours! Will definitely stay here again another time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naseem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would return again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uswa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great classic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025