Hotel Details

This hundred-year-old property and landmark in Lebanon, set on the land of wine, is located where the Sannine Mountain meets the Bekaa Valley, with direct access to Syria. The charming historical hotel is within walking distance of central Zahle and the Berdawni restaurants, a name synonymous with Lebanon's famous mezzeh and the delights of outdoor dining. Guests will find shops, bars and nightlife in the immediate vicinity of the family-friendly conference hotel. Other nearby places of interest include the Roman temple of Baalbeck (40 km away), the Umayyad sites of Anjar (25 km), the wineries and many other ancient sites, such as Niha Roman Tomb (10 km) and Karoun Lac (35 km). Beirut and the nearest beach are 50 minutes' drive from the hotel and Beirut International Airport is approximately 47 km away.Situated in the centre of Zahle, this hotel offers good facilities and 104 well-furnished rooms overlooking the main river of the city, the Al Berdawni. The hotel also offers several restaurants serving excellent Lebanese and international cuisine. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access and a newspaper stand. Renovated in 2009, the air-conditioned historical hotel also offers a hairdressing salon, cafe, bar and a disco. Kidzy is an indoor kids' playground and a children's club that offers a range of activities to keep kids and kids at heart occupied throughout Zahle's beautiful summer days. For teenagers, PS3 and WII games are available. Guests may also take advantage of the conference facilities, Internet access (fees apply), room and laundry services (fees apply for both), and a car park and garage.

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This hotel is an historic landmark in Lebanon. It holds memories from many historic leaders such as De Gaule and the ceremony of creating the four original Cazas in 1920 by General Gouraud. Throughout its history this hotel has been a source of inspiration to famous artists. Devastated during the war, it was renovated to its original splendour and more by the owner and was inaugurated by His Excellency President Elias El Hrawi a few years ago. It is a magnificent building with a gorgeous garden terrace.

Location

Rafic Hariri International Airport is 52.6 km from the hotel.

Policy

The following credit cards are accepted at the establishment: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

Whattoexpect

Facilities: The establishment was renovated in 2010. The establishment comprises a total of 104 accommodation units. The upper floors are easily accessible using the lift. Services such as a cloakroom, a safe and currency exchange facilities make for a comfortable stay. Internet access is available in public areas (for a fee). Gastronomic options include a restaurant, a dining area, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. The grounds of the establishment feature a playground and an attractive garden. Additional features of the establishment include a newspaper stand and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or car park. Guests can also use the bicycle storage facilities. Among the additional services available are room service, a laundry and a hairdressing salon. There is a business area with a conference room and a business centre. Sports/Entertainment: A refreshing dip in the indoor or outdoor pool can be pleasantly cooling on hot days. The terrace is the perfect place to while away the time. Various refreshing drinks are available from the poolside bar. Leisure options at the establishment include tennis, a gym and a sauna. For a fee, cycling/mountain biking, horse riding and pool/billiards are also available. Other options and services include an entertainment programme for children, a disco, a kids' club and a nightclub. Payment: The following credit cards are accepted at the establishment: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

Amenity

The establishment was renovated in 2010. The establishment comprises a total of 104 accommodation units. The upper floors are easily accessible using the lift. Services such as a cloakroom, a safe and currency exchange facilities make for a comfortable stay. Internet access is available in public areas (for a fee). Gastronomic options include a restaurant, a dining area, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. The grounds of the establishment feature a playground and an attractive garden. Additional features of the establishment include a newspaper stand and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or car park. Guests can also use the bicycle storage facilities. Among the additional services available are room service, a laundry and a hairdressing salon. There is a business area with a conference room and a business centre.

Rooms

Some of the rooms have beautiful balconies overlooking the spectacular Berdawni River or the Valley of Sannine, thus providing a relaxing and homely atmosphere. The hotel features 105 luxurious rooms, 9 executive suites and 6 presidential suites with spacious multi-functional sitting rooms. The hotel also offers 6 royal suites, each with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large sitting room. The rooms provide spacious bathrooms and VIP amenities, such as cable television, mini bar, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, direct phone and 24 hour room service.

Recreation

A refreshing dip in the indoor or outdoor pool can be pleasantly cooling on hot days. The terrace is the perfect place to while away the time. Various refreshing drinks are available from the poolside bar. Leisure options at the establishment include tennis, a gym and a sauna. For a fee, cycling/mountain biking, horse riding and pool/billiards are also available. Other options and services include an entertainment programme for children, a disco, a kids' club and a nightclub.

Dining

There is a wide variety of cuisine available at the different restaurants which can be found in the hotel. There is also a piano bar, a lobby bar and a nightclub.