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Old Jan 3, 2014, 8:53 am
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Chinatrvl
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Shanghai and Bavaria
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IC Phoenicia Beirut

IC Phoenicia Beriut

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?

Yes, very much!

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked and award room, got club room.

How are the rooms?
Spacious 40 sqm rooms, comfortable bed, balcony with chairs and view of the yacht harbour. Large bathroom with tub and shower.

How is the club lounge?
Small and private lounge on the sixth floor. Good snacks and drinks for happy hour, but no champagne or sparkling wine.
Great staff.

What was good and what was bad?
Good

- Marvelous and luxurious hotel minutes away from the Corniche and Zaytuna Bay and walking distance to the city center, Beirut Souks, and Al Hamra area.
- Very friendly staff
- Terrific, knowledgable concierge team that is eager to give information and arrange tours or taxies, even when outside
- Stylish lobby lounge with faultless service and excellent cocktails
- Nice in-door pool and gym

Value for USD? Would you return?
Absolutely. Great hotel in a fantastic city.
Good deal on points.
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