Top Hotels in Lebanon

Lebanon is a home to very luxurious hotels with rich past and bright future.

Phoenicia is a landmark of Lebanon, recently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Georg Weinlaender, Area General Manager of Phoenicia and Le Vendome, comments: "As the address with a reputation of hosting head of states, celebrities, trade and diplomatic delegations visiting from around the world, Phoenicia remains a living legend to enjoy and rediscover."

But Phoenicia is not the only "hotel star" in Lebanon. Business travelers and tourists visiting Lebanon have many luxurious, 5* hotels to choose from: InterContinental Le Vendome, Le Royal, Four Seasons, Le Gray, Albergo, Metropolitan Palace - all located in the capital of Beirut, Byblos Sur Mer in Byblos (Jbeil) or Hotel Al Bustan in Broummana.

According to Central Administration of Statistics, Lebanon had 300 hotels and 99 furnished apartments buildings in 2008. The number of hotel rooms reached 15,000 units in the same year. According to the Directorate of General Security, grand total of tourist arrivals for January and February 2012 is 1,056,033, out of which more than 500,000 are from Syria, 22,000 from the Americas, and more than 54,000 from Europe.

"The direct contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP was LBP6,229.0bn (9.8% of total GDP) in 2011, and is forecast to rise by 4.5% in 2012, and to rise by 3.0% pa, from 2012-2022, to LBP8,758.7bn in 2022 (in constant 2011 prices)," says World Travel and Tourism Council. Travel & Tourism totally contributed to the Lebanese GDP by 35,2% in 2011 and almost 40% is forecasted for 2012. The sector should generate almost 10% of total employment in 2012.

As for the investments into hotel sector in Lebanon, Mazen Salha, Chairman of SGHL (Societe Des Grands Hotels Du Liban), claims that budget hotels should have bright future in Lebanon. Though there is no mass tourism yet, budget hotels in Lebanon will be in high demand once the infrastructure is ready.

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Top Hotels in Lebanon

 Phoenicia
Beirut
The history of Phoenicia now spans through more than half a century.
Phoenicia has just lately renovated three presidential suites. The beautiful Mosaic restaurant has also undergone some changes. Mr. Weinlaender adds: "Mosaic has been nominated for Best Restaurant in the Middle East by Middle East Hotel Award (MEHA)."
The Amethyst Lounge has reopened this year to affirm its trendiness and sexiness. The scenic Eau de Vie restaurant has been also lately refurbished.
As for the meeting and banquet conference facilities at Phoenicia, the hotel has heavily invested into their modernization.
Phoenicia is therefore - as always - ready for any visit and stay. With glamour and luxury on the top.

Le Vendôme
Beirut
Like Phoenicia, Le Vendôme Hotel belongs to the InterContinental Hotels Group, too.
Excellently situated on the amazing Beirut corniche.
Enjoy Beirut by staying in one of the 73 luxurious rooms and suites, some of which are overlooking the Mediterranean.

Four Seasons
Beirut
Modern, soaring to the sky and still just off the coast of the Mediterranean.
Four Seasons has become another landmark of Beirut.
230 guest rooms and suites designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon and an amazing rooftop floor on the 26th floor where you can swim and celebrate till sunset.

Le Gray
Beirut
Stylish as the city itself, Le Gray is a new hotel located in the heart of Beirut.
Le Gray belongs to the CampbellGray Hotels, its "brothers" being One Aldwych and Dukes in London or Carlisle Bay in Antigua.
Wonderful 87 rooms and suites, peaceful PureGray Health Club & Spa, Indigo Restaurant, Bar ThreeSixty... You choose!

Byblos Sur Mer
Byblos
Reborn in 2010, the charming Byblos Sur Mer boutique hotel offers great time off in a tranquil environment close to the ancient port and castle of Byblos.
Only 45 minutes drive from Beirut International Airport and 10 minutes away from Casino du Liban, 20 rooms and 10 suites with a stunning sea view.

Hotel Al Bustan
Broummana