Beirut Hotels

... the other side of the block, with a small museum of underground galleries, once again demonstrating the several historical periods Beirut went through, including Roman mosaics and well endowed Mameluk graves.    Just to the east is the Place ...

... in the street 1km away. The buildings at the site still show the scars of the blast. (Sim) Our second day in Beirut involved a slightly less grueling schedule, although we did manage to retrace our steps to Hamra, frequenting many of our favourite spots ...

... , there was barely another soul in sight and it all felt a bit surreal knowing that these streets should be bustling with Beirut's rich and fashionable.   A little beyond the chic downtown streets we came to a huge set of tents that made up one of ...

... , but there's clearly a certain tension hanging in the air, perhaps as strong as the horrible/insane humidity that makes Beirut terribly uncomfortable in the summer. But if there's anything everyone I've met supports, it's a peaceful and fair election... ...

... .  Bullet holes riddled the carcasses of dead hotels in the downtown area not yet repaired or torn down for new hotels.  Other buildings showed evidence of heavier ammunition:  .50 caliber and even tank rounds.  The ever pervasive ...

... ! Half the group (myself included) retires for the evening after dinner (around midnight), while the other half takes advantage of the opportunity to sample the legendary Beirut nightlife on a Saturday night. We’ll be expecting stories ...

... . its amazing to see the building - which apparently is still structurally sound - in its bullet riddled state, surrounded by other luxury hotels with stunning views over the sea. i had a stroll along the corniche - the sea front promenade. its quite a ...

... ;         We drove to Tripoli, learned that the city was completely devoid of hotels, and drove back to Beirut.             We drove to Baalbek, me at the ...

... undeniable economic and political success even more remarkable. After depositing our dingy backpacks in Naji's family owned hotel on Hamra street, Beirut's main commercial district, we made our way to the beating heart of the city to grab a bite to eat. ...