Islamabad Serena Hotel, IslamabadIslamabad Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 10 hotels we score in Islamabad. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $193 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Islamabad Serena Hotel is a five-star property situated on 14 acres of landscaped gardens in Sector G5. It sits between the Margalla Hills and Rawal Lake, making it a suitable choice for travellers seeking space and Islamic architectural design. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and various massage services. On-site dining includes restaurants with special diet menus. Families are welcome, and the hotel provides secure parking and air conditioning in the rooms. While the facilities are extensive, some guest rooms would benefit from modern updates and occasional water supply issues occur.What stands out

Large landscaped gardens

Outdoor swimming pool

On-site spa and gym

Special diet menu options

Watch out for

Rooms need refreshing

Occasional water supply issues

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