Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free valet parking is available on-site, but parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately BHD 10 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of BHD 60 per vehicle for a roundtrip, accommodating a maximum of three passengers.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Manama, just a 3-minute walk from Manama Souq and 12 minutes on foot from Bahrain Financial Harbour. It is approximately 1.1 miles from Bahrain World Trade Center and 2.2 miles from The Avenues Bahrain.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available for guests.

The Merchant House Manama

Average nightly price at The Merchant House Manama by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$179
February	US$172
March	US$199
April	US$248
May	US$199
June	US$154
July	US$157
August	US$162
September	US$185
October	US$188
November	US$204
December	US$187

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Merchant House Manama stands out as a stylish boutique stay with large rooms, art-filled spaces, an excellent rooftop for breakfast and dining, central souk-side location, and consistently warm, attentive service at good value.

Cleanliness is repeatedly highlighted, with many calling the property immaculate. Facilities impress with the library and characterful public spaces, while the small rooftop pool and limited loungers make sunbathing difficult. A few drawbacks include street or early mosque noise, reliance on valet parking, and isolated service issues such as a do-not-disturb breach and an overpriced car arrangement. Expect a stylish, art-forward stay with thoughtful touches.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

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Facilities

Guests love the rooftop restaurant and terrace and the cozy library spaces. The rooftop pool is small with very limited loungers, and parking is mostly valet with some confusion about self parking and drop off.

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10

Janice

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unique decor, large rooms, valet parking, easy walk to old souk area behind the hotel. Nice restaurant on the rooftop.

10

Mike

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely room and staff. Roof terrace great for food or a quiet drink

10

Clare

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous hotel! Lovely enormous rooms, great staff, and great food in the restaurant. The breakfasts up on the roof were fabulous. Great start to every day.

8

Rukaiya

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely rooftop dining with fabulous food & helpful friendly staff.

10

Caleb

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Five stars. Don't hesitate to book at the Merchant House. Immaculately clean, good food and drink, excellent service. Delightful rooftop restaurant.

10

Flora

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre impeccable. Œuvres d’art dans le lobby et librairie chargée de livres d’auteurs célèbres. Personnel compétent et accueillant. Très bonne nouvelle adresse au cœur de Manama

10

Yaqoub

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice small hotel. Tucked away. Very close to lots of shopping malls by car of course. Friendly staff. The rooms are huge. All in all it’s a very good property wit lots to offer. The pool isn’t what it looks like in the pictures.

6

Sunghwan

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean property, great service and the food was okay. However, as it is on the Main Street, it is too noisy at night and not suitable to walk around at night. Not ideal with family trip, but okay for quick overnight business trip type stays. Parking is all valet it seems. Although advertised as free self parking, the parking lot is on the other side of the street and with limited area to drop off luggage and valet is essential, not quite ideal hotel for family trip or stay

10

Ethan

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great small boutique hotel, rooftop pool and terrace, large rooms and all the team are so hospitable. I really enjoyed my stay. Highly recommended!

10

yvonne

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful pearl in a sea of cookie-cutter box hotels. The hotel is filled with wonderful modern art works coupled with black/white photography of old Bahrain. A slight disappointment is that the fabulously insta rooftop restaurant doesn't offer any flavours of Arabia. The access to the pool with just 2 loungers is a little strange. Someone was already sunbathing when I visited and as I didn't feel comfortable having to lie next to them on the only other available bed in such a small space - I left.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many describing the hotel and rooms as immaculate and pristine.

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10

OSAMA

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful, fully renovated, luxurious hotel suitable for families.

10

Joanne

28 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A hotel like no other. Stunning ambience throughout. Decor exceptional. Bedrooms and amenities luxurious. Dining room experience was wonderful. A true five star hotel.

10

Bill

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very spacious, well appointed and clean rooms. Hotel is well located near souq, restaurants and other service. Great staff, very nice new hotel.

10

Caleb

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Five stars. Don't hesitate to book at the Merchant House. Immaculately clean, good food and drink, excellent service. Delightful rooftop restaurant.

10

Selina

1 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Customer service was excellent and the hotel was immaculate!

10

Preetesh

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the property. Pristine and great service

10

Charles

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable and trendy hotel!

10

Flora

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre impeccable. Œuvres d’art dans le lobby et librairie chargée de livres d’auteurs célèbres. Personnel compétent et accueillant. Très bonne nouvelle adresse au cœur de Manama

10

Abdulaziz

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean nice staff

10

Stephen

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There is simply nothing negative to say about this property. Superior in every way: staff, room, meals, concierge, etc. I have only appreciation and high marks for The Merchant House.

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Rooms

Rooms are large, comfortable, and stylishly decorated. Some guests noted noise from the main street or early mosque calls.

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10

Janice

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unique decor, large rooms, valet parking, easy walk to old souk area behind the hotel. Nice restaurant on the rooftop.

4

Barry

31 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice Hotel but beware of the mosque next door which will wake you up before dawn

10

Mike

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely room and staff. Roof terrace great for food or a quiet drink

10

Clare

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous hotel! Lovely enormous rooms, great staff, and great food in the restaurant. The breakfasts up on the roof were fabulous. Great start to every day.

10

Bill

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very spacious, well appointed and clean rooms. Hotel is well located near souq, restaurants and other service. Great staff, very nice new hotel.

10

Lukas

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really love the vibe of this hotel. Refreshing design and interior amongst the standard colorless hotels that are dominating todays world. I especially liked the little library zones, the rooftop bar and restraurant, and the art all around the hotel. The windows in my room didnt have any view to outside or any sun coming in, but it didnt bother me too much as the room was very big.

10

Dominique

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Large rooms, helpful staff, and great roof patio. Lovely decor and great central location 2min from the souk. Excellent value for money

10

Yaqoub

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice small hotel. Tucked away. Very close to lots of shopping malls by car of course. Friendly staff. The rooms are huge. All in all it’s a very good property wit lots to offer. The pool isn’t what it looks like in the pictures.

6

Sunghwan

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean property, great service and the food was okay. However, as it is on the Main Street, it is too noisy at night and not suitable to walk around at night. Not ideal with family trip, but okay for quick overnight business trip type stays. Parking is all valet it seems. Although advertised as free self parking, the parking lot is on the other side of the street and with limited area to drop off luggage and valet is essential, not quite ideal hotel for family trip or stay

10

Ethan

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Great small boutique hotel, rooftop pool and terrace, large rooms and all the team are so hospitable. I really enjoyed my stay. Highly recommended!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, attentive, and professional. A few guests mentioned lapses such as a do not disturb entry or an overpriced car arranged through reception.

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10

Jarah

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel and near mostly everything. The staff are amazing

10

Abdullah

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I don’t even think twice when it comes to choosing the Merchant House because of the vibe it has and the wonderful staff especially Maxwell he’s always welcoming when I’m there.

10

Caleb

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Five stars. Don't hesitate to book at the Merchant House. Immaculately clean, good food and drink, excellent service. Delightful rooftop restaurant.

10

Kate

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property with attentive staff who go out of their way to help. If you’re looking for a boutique hotel in a great location, this is the one.

10

Anas

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly and attentive staff. Everything was great during our stay.

10

Preetesh

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the property. Pristine and great service

10

Travis

13 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful Boutique hotel right near Manama Souq. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The staff is excellent they are kind and helpful they make you feel welcome the entire time. I loved my stay here. The valet parking was great and fast. They also upgraded my room because I am a hotels.com gold member thank you so much! The restaurant food is very good better than other hotels in Bahrain. The only bad thing is that the restaurant is very expensive the price is very high.

10

Reshmi

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I can't begin to describe the level of attentiveness the staff at The Merchant House bestowed upon me during my stay there. Kudos to the housekeeping supervisor Jalapathi and the FOH crew at reception (especially Ahmed) for their customer service skills and to Veeranan at the spa. I'm so glad I booked this hotel. :) x

8

A G

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall we had a very comfortable stay at this hotel and had a very good dinner in the hotel restaurant. Breakfast was also very good. One negative point was despite having the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on, room service staff entered the room whilst my wife was in the shower just to place a welcome note and fruit bowl for the next guest. This is totally unacceptable and not what I would expect from such a reputable hotel

8

Melissa

6 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A hidden gem — design, location, and breakfast are unforgettable. I honestly hit the jackpot with this hotel. While it doesn’t have the flashy exterior of some luxury properties, the interior design is incredible — every corner feels like a curated gallery, with art and treasures everywhere you look. The location is perfect; I felt right in the middle of the souk and the heart of Manama, which made exploring lively and easy. The rooms were exceptional for the price — on average, I paid around $300, while most other hotels in Bahrain were closer to $800. The breakfast alone is worth the stay, and I would happily return just for that. It’s the kind of hotel where you genuinely feel like you’re getting more than expected. There were a few downsides, however. Reception didn’t provide any upgrades or welcome gestures, and my request for a high floor wasn’t fulfilled. The one serious issue was with transport: the hotel organized a car for me, and I ended up being massively overcharged — far more than what I should have paid. It seemed a portion of the extra went to the hotel itself, which was disappointing and something to be cautious about. Overall, The Merchant House is a stunning boutique hotel that combines style, comfort, and a fantastic location. Just be mindful of any extras organized through reception.

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Location

Central location by the Manama souk makes exploring easy and convenient. A few guests noted street or mosque noise.

Related guest reviews

10

Janice

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unique decor, large rooms, valet parking, easy walk to old souk area behind the hotel. Nice restaurant on the rooftop.

4

Barry

31 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice Hotel but beware of the mosque next door which will wake you up before dawn

10

Dharmendra

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice boutique hotel close to mamma souq Easy to get any where as everyone use taxis here Friendly staff , nice roof top for breakfast All the staff has been exceptional

10

Gildas

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Central, excellent personnel

10

Dominique

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Large rooms, helpful staff, and great roof patio. Lovely decor and great central location 2min from the souk. Excellent value for money

10

Flora

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre impeccable. Œuvres d’art dans le lobby et librairie chargée de livres d’auteurs célèbres. Personnel compétent et accueillant. Très bonne nouvelle adresse au cœur de Manama

10

Yaqoub

29 Sept 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

Nice small hotel. Tucked away. Very close to lots of shopping malls by car of course. Friendly staff. The rooms are huge. All in all it’s a very good property wit lots to offer. The pool isn’t what it looks like in the pictures.

6

Sunghwan

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

clean property, great service and the food was okay. However, as it is on the Main Street, it is too noisy at night and not suitable to walk around at night. Not ideal with family trip, but okay for quick overnight business trip type stays. Parking is all valet it seems. Although advertised as free self parking, the parking lot is on the other side of the street and with limited area to drop off luggage and valet is essential, not quite ideal hotel for family trip or stay

10

Dalal

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel,, great staff the location is just perfect to seethe old Bahrain

8

Melissa

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A hidden gem — design, location, and breakfast are unforgettable. I honestly hit the jackpot with this hotel. While it doesn’t have the flashy exterior of some luxury properties, the interior design is incredible — every corner feels like a curated gallery, with art and treasures everywhere you look. The location is perfect; I felt right in the middle of the souk and the heart of Manama, which made exploring lively and easy. The rooms were exceptional for the price — on average, I paid around $300, while most other hotels in Bahrain were closer to $800. The breakfast alone is worth the stay, and I would happily return just for that. It’s the kind of hotel where you genuinely feel like you’re getting more than expected. There were a few downsides, however. Reception didn’t provide any upgrades or welcome gestures, and my request for a high floor wasn’t fulfilled. The one serious issue was with transport: the hotel organized a car for me, and I ended up being massively overcharged — far more than what I should have paid. It seemed a portion of the extra went to the hotel itself, which was disappointing and something to be cautious about. Overall, The Merchant House is a stunning boutique hotel that combines style, comfort, and a fantastic location. Just be mindful of any extras organized through reception.

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Dining

Breakfast receives strong praise for quality and the pleasant setting. The restaurant is well reviewed, though a few noted higher prices or limited local flavors.

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10

Mike

18 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely room and staff. Roof terrace great for food or a quiet drink

10

Clare

1 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fabulous hotel! Lovely enormous rooms, great staff, and great food in the restaurant. The breakfasts up on the roof were fabulous. Great start to every day.

8

Rukaiya

20 Nov 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Lovely rooftop dining with fabulous food & helpful friendly staff.

10

Caleb

24 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Five stars. Don't hesitate to book at the Merchant House. Immaculately clean, good food and drink, excellent service. Delightful rooftop restaurant.

10

Sandra

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastisk hotel. Hvis man er træt af de store internationale hoteller er The Merchant House det helt rigtide sted. Det er personligt, hyggeligt og super lækkert. Morgenmaden er virkelig lækker og en god deal.

10

Travis

13 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful Boutique hotel right near Manama Souq. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The staff is excellent they are kind and helpful they make you feel welcome the entire time. I loved my stay here. The valet parking was great and fast. They also upgraded my room because I am a hotels.com gold member thank you so much! The restaurant food is very good better than other hotels in Bahrain. The only bad thing is that the restaurant is very expensive the price is very high.

10

Carolyn

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. Breakfast menu has good variety and the food is very good. Staff are wonderful and welcoming. We had afternoon tea in the library and it was excellent. We will be staying there again.

8

A G

22 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Overall we had a very comfortable stay at this hotel and had a very good dinner in the hotel restaurant. Breakfast was also very good. One negative point was despite having the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on, room service staff entered the room whilst my wife was in the shower just to place a welcome note and fruit bowl for the next guest. This is totally unacceptable and not what I would expect from such a reputable hotel

8

Melissa

6 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A hidden gem — design, location, and breakfast are unforgettable. I honestly hit the jackpot with this hotel. While it doesn’t have the flashy exterior of some luxury properties, the interior design is incredible — every corner feels like a curated gallery, with art and treasures everywhere you look. The location is perfect; I felt right in the middle of the souk and the heart of Manama, which made exploring lively and easy. The rooms were exceptional for the price — on average, I paid around $300, while most other hotels in Bahrain were closer to $800. The breakfast alone is worth the stay, and I would happily return just for that. It’s the kind of hotel where you genuinely feel like you’re getting more than expected. There were a few downsides, however. Reception didn’t provide any upgrades or welcome gestures, and my request for a high floor wasn’t fulfilled. The one serious issue was with transport: the hotel organized a car for me, and I ended up being massively overcharged — far more than what I should have paid. It seemed a portion of the extra went to the hotel itself, which was disappointing and something to be cautious about. Overall, The Merchant House is a stunning boutique hotel that combines style, comfort, and a fantastic location. Just be mindful of any extras organized through reception.

10

yvonne

5 May 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A beautiful pearl in a sea of cookie-cutter box hotels. The hotel is filled with wonderful modern art works coupled with black/white photography of old Bahrain. A slight disappointment is that the fabulously insta rooftop restaurant doesn't offer any flavours of Arabia. The access to the pool with just 2 loungers is a little strange. Someone was already sunbathing when I visited and as I didn't feel comfortable having to lie next to them on the only other available bed in such a small space - I left.

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