General Information
International Tel Code: +961
Area codes: Alshoof 5, Beirut 1
Currency: Lebanon pound (LBP) Exchange rate: US $ 1 = LBP 1,514
Ministry of Tourism
Tel: 1 43591036, Fax: 1 43591199
Airport
Beirut International Airport
Tel: 628888, 629010
Hotels
BEIRUT
Gefinor Rotana Hotel
Tel: 371888, Fax: 372999
No. of rooms: 164
Dining outlets
Trader Vic’s, Olive & Oil coffee chop, Rumours lobby lounge, Aquarius pool bar, Don Pepe for private parties
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Multi-purpose ballroom (seats 500) with flexible layout, full-wall soundproof dividers and independent audiovisual systems, 2 meeting rooms (seats 60) with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
Recreational facilities
Sunbathing, scuba diving, trekking on the snow-capped mountains and skiing arranged by the hotel, temperature-controlled rooftop pool, tailor-made aerobic classes, fully-equipped fitness centre, sauna, steam bath, massage services
Hazmieh Rotana Hotel
Tel: (5) 458000, Fax: (5) 958000
No. of rooms: 150
Dining outlets
Le Jardin restaurant, The Lounge, Aquarius pool bar
Banqueting/conference facilities
Byblos Grand Ballroom (400 standing), 1 smaller fully-equipped meeting room, audio-visual equipment and lighting systems available
Recreational facilities
Swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, steam bath, massage services
InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut
Tel: 369100, Fax: 369101
No. of rooms: 494
No. of suites: 78
Dining outlets
Mosaic (international and Lebanese cuisine), Eau de Vie (French), Wok Wok Asian restaurant, Caffe Mondo, Les Cascades, SKIN restaurant and discotheque, Vbar cigar lounge
Recreational facilities
Onsite fitness facility, children’s activities
InterContinental Le Vendome Beirut
Tel: 369280, Fax: 360169
No. of rooms: 73
No. of suites: 22
Dining outlets
Syndney’s Club Bar and Restaurant, Au Premier Restaurant French Mediterranean cuisine, Le Petit Bar, Lobby Lounge
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Three meeting rooms (100 standing, 60 seated) audio-visual equipment available, Showcase and exhibition facilities in Les Tuileries Room
Recreational facilities
Offsite fitness facility
Marriott Hotel
Tel: 840540, Fax: 840345
No. of rooms: 168
No. of suites: 6
Dining outlets
Atrium Café, Champions sports bar and restaurant, lobby lounge, Palms brasserie, Waves Terrace
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Five meeting rooms, largest meeting room is Sanaoubar A, B and C (300 standing), maximum of 4 breakout meeting room, Exhibition space on site
Recreational facilities
Feel Good health club, pool, sauna, nearby horseback riding, jogging/fitness trail, scuba diving, snow skiing
Mayflower Hotel
Tel: 340681, Fax: 342038
No. of rooms: 85
Dining outlets
The Duke of Wellington, the Mayflower restaurant
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Business Facilities: Fax and internet access, meeting room that can accommodate up to 30 people.
Recreational facilities
Swimming pool, sundeck on the private roof, access to the private beach club of the St.Georges Motor Yacht Club.
Metropolitan Palace Hotel
Tel: 496666, Fax: 502502
No. of rooms: 183
No. of suites: 20
Dining outlets
Venezia Ristorante Italiano, Summer Place Chinese Restaurant, The Terrace, Al Shindagah, Tea Garden, Candles lounge
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Eight meeting rooms: The Pierre, The Bray, Noura, Meera, Dina, The Cedars, The Sanawbar, The Sindiyan, Dubai Hall ballroom, audio-visual technology, business centre
Recreational facilities
Spectacular swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath, fully equipped gymnasium, massage, aerobic and stretching courses
Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut
Phone: 869666, Fax: 809326
No. of rooms: 293
Dining outlets
Hemingways bar - cigar lounge, Bourj Al Hamam Lebanese cuisine, Moevenpick Mediterranee, Swiss Gourmet cafe, La Piscina Italian restaurant, Hurricane bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Eight meeting rooms with a pre-function area, capacity upto 500 persons, audio-visual equipment, catering, video conferencing facilities
Recreational facilities
The Essential spa and health club, indoor pool, 2 aerobics studios, 2 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, table tennis, spa cuisine, juice bar, boating, snorkelling, jet skiing and diving services
Radisson SAS Martinez Hotel
Tel: 368111, Fax: 370333
No. of rooms: 185
Dining outlets
The Bistro/ Brasserie Martinez, The InSijam lobby piano bar
Banqueting/Conference facilities
Fully-equipped business centre and business class lounge. Meeting and conference rooms with audio-visual facilities can accommodate from 10 to 250 delegates.
Recreational facilities
The InShape fitness club, indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi, separate sauna and steam room, aerobic and working out area, Sun terrace
Car Hire
Beirut
Avis
Tel: 367142, Fax: 370129
Budget
Tel: 740741, Fax: 740999
Europcar
Tel: 363636, Fax: 363637
Hertz
Tel: 427283, Fax: 427285
Prestige
Tel: 863222, Fax: 801889
Thrifty
Tel: 500313/481921
Travel Agents
Beirut
CIS Travel and Tours
Tel: 354229, Fax: 349597
Ghaith Travel
Tel: 631822, Fax: 640460
Tropical Travel International
Tel: 540222, Fax: 540444
Ghazi Travel Agency
Tel: 363209, Fax: 365707
Wild Discovery
Tel: 560566, Fax: 562439