Location. The Hazmieh Rotana Hotel is located on the Beirut-Damascus highway between Galerie Semaan and Al Sayyad roundabout. Six kilometres from downtown Beirut and eight kilometres from Beirut International Airport.
Hotel Features. The hotel is a modern six- storey property with bright decor and a marble reception area. Facilities include currency exchange, an outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar, and a fitness suite with sauna, steam room and massage services. An express check-in/check-out service is in operation at the 24- hour front desk where multilingual staff can assist with travel and tourist arrangements. Porters offer assistance with luggage, and laundry services are available. Garage parking and a valet service are on site (surcharge).

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning at Le Jardin Restaurant, which also serves a buffet lunch and an � la carte menu for dinner. Room service is available around the clock.

Business amenities include conference and meeting rooms, high-speed Internet connections (surcharge), computer rental and secretarial services.

Guestrooms. The 151 air-conditioned guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial telephones, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibars with complimentary bottled water and safes. All have coffee/tea makers and hospitality trays are provided upon arrival. Bathrooms have handheld shower and are supplied with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Bathrobes and slippers are provided, and in-room childcare can be arranged (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers are delivered daily.

Expert Tip. Many ancient sites throughout Beirut have been excavated, with artefacts transferred to local museums. A few, such as the Roman Baths near Bank Street, remain in situ.