Hotel Al Bustan
To combine your enjoyment of hiking and love of the arts, a stay at the Hotel Al Bustan will provide access to the facility's collection of paintings by local and international artists plus antiques throughout the complex. The hotel also hosts the annual Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts each year. There are 117 rooms (21 are suites) with nine choices of dining from light snacks to gourmet entrees. A fitness room, pool and children's playground are also on-site.
Hotel Al Bustan
P.O. Box 11-3764
Riad El Solh
Beirut 1107 2150
Lebanon
011 (+961) 4 972 980
albustanhotel.com/home.htm
Crowne Plaza Beirut
The 198 rooms and 30 suites at the Crowne Plaza offer high-speed Internet, movies, 24-hour room service and beautiful views of the Mediterranean. The facility has its own on-site medical facility, business center, salon and airport booking kiosk. A fitness center is available with massages upon request. Two restaurants and a lounge provide upscale food choices. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.
Crowne Plaza Beirut
Hamra Street
P.O. Box 113-7512
Beirut, Lebanon
011 (+961) 1 754 755
cpbeirut.com
Riviera Hotel
The Riviera Hotel's 120 rooms and suites provide beautiful views of the Mediterranean. Rooms include balconies, mini-fridge, wireless Internet and satellite television. Car and cell phone rentals are available, as well as an airport pickup service and babysitting. Six different room choices (from city view to royal suite) are available. The hotel has a bar and restaurant, summer beach parties, three pools with jet skiing and PADI diving plus in-room massage.
Riviera Hotel
Avenue de Paris
Corniche El Manara
P.O. Box 11-4021
Riad El Solh
Beirut 1107 2150
Lebanon
011 (+961) 1 373 210
rivierahotel.com.lb/index.php
Monroe Hotel
The Monroe Hotel's rooms view out onto the Solidere marina yacht club, close to the major ski spots in the city. Just 49 rooms make this hotel cozy and quaint. Rooms include wireless Internet, mini bar, bathrobes and slippers. There are non-smoking floors available to request. Two restaurants (one providing authentic Lebanese fare, music and belly dancing) are on-site. Taxis and valet services are available.
Monroe Hotel
Kennedy Street
Solidere
Beirut, Lebanon
011 (+961) 1 371 122
monroebeirut.com
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