free breakfast is served in a casual restaurant. other amenities include a rooftop bar and pool, plus an exercise room, a sauna and massages. set in a residential area, this upscale hotel is 8 minutes' walk from mohammad al-amin mosque, 11 minutes' walk from trendy shops and dining in rue gouraud, and 10 km from beirut-rafic hariri international airport. room service is available 24/7. laid-back rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded rooms have sitting areas. suites offer dvd players and espresso machines, while upgraded suites add terraces with city views. parking is available for a fee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport 18 min
National Museum of Beirut (10 min) Archeological artifacts dating from prehistory to the 1500s & telling the history of Lebanon. Downtown Beirut (5 min) Modern, Western-style outdoor mall with high-end shops & restaurants, a cinema & a kids' museum. AlOmari Grand Mosque (4 min) Mohammad AlAmin Mosque (7 min) Opened in 2008, this Ottoman-influenced Muslim mosque features a 48-m. blue dome. Roman Bath Vestiges (11 min) Ruins and history Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral (5 min) Cathedral, church, and history Beit Beirut - Museum and Urban Cultural Center (6 min) Civil war artifacts & art shows in a battle-scarred & restored 1920s Ottoman-style apartment block. Grand Serail (Government Palace) (13 min) Monumental Ottoman landmark & HQ of the Lebanese prime minister with a grand central courtyard. Raouche Rocks (10 min) Popular tourist destination known for its iconic rock formations in picturesque seaside surrounds. Sursock Museum (6 min) Opened in 1961, this museum displays Lebanese & international modern art in a 1912 villa. Zaituna Bay (14 min) Bustling destination offering a promenade by the marina, retail stores, restaurants & cafes. MIM Mineral Museum (8 min) Crystals & gemstones from around the world in a huge variety of geometric forms & striking colors. Saint Georges Maronite Cathedral (9 min) Ornate neoclassical church erected in the 19th century & rebuilt after the Lebanese civil war. Martyrs' Square (5 min) Memorial monument commemorating nationalists who were executed here in 1916 under Ottoman rule. |