Gefinor Rotana

This hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Beirut, near the major business centres and within walking distance of universities, banks and hospitals. This hotel is also in close proximity to the city centre and the most vibrant bars and night spots. The nearest beach on the Mediterranean Sea is 2 km from the hotel, the National Museum is 5 km away and the casino is 20 km away. Jeita Grotto is a 30-minute drive, the ABC shopping centre is 15 minutes' drive and Jounieh is around 30 minutes by car. The hotel is 15 minutes away from Rafic Hariri International Airport and 10 minutes from Biel exhibition centre.The business hotel offers 159 elegantly appointed rooms including executive rooms, deluxe suites, studios, 1- and 2-bedroom suites with a private entrance from the residence tower, in addition to a Club Rotana Lounge and rooms. All the hotel rooms and public areas have high-speed wireless Internet access (fees apply), combining efficiency and accessibility in all the hotel premises. Guests are welcomed to the air-conditioned establishment in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access to the upper floors and a newspaper stand. There is also a café, bar and a restaurant. Room and laundry services, a car park and a garage are offered for additional fees. There is also a multipurpose Grand Ballroom with a capacity for 500 persons set up in a reception style, and 2 further meeting rooms for 55 persons each are available with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and natural daylight.The rooms were renovated 4 years ago and are decorated in bright colours, some with sea views and some with city views. Each room features an en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, a double or king-size bed, a kitchenette with minibar, fridge, cooker, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities, and a private balcony or terrace. Other in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio, safe, Internet access, an ironing set and individually regulated air conditioning and heating.The hotel offers an outdoor heated swimming pool on the rooftop, with a poolside snack bar with sun loungers and parasols laid out. There is also a fitness centre with fully appointed gym, sauna, steam room and massage service (fees apply) where guests can unwind after a busy day. Sun loungers and parasols can be hired for a fee on the beach.The elegant yet informal all-day dining restaurant offers an extensive and delightful fusion of continental and traditional dishes, with a buffet breakfast, and à la carte, set menu and buffet options for lunch and dinner. The lobby lounge serves light snacks, refreshments or evening cocktails any time during the day until midnight.American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.The hotel is 15 minutes away from Rafic Hariri International Airport. Take the motorway exit straight after the airport and continue straight towards Beirut city centre. Continue along the main street (Hamra), then turn right into Clemenceau Street where the hotel is located.