Hilton Habtoor Hotel

The Hilton Habtoor towers overhead, a 30 floor mega-hotel with all the classic accoutrements of a five-star accommodation. Just fifteen minutes away from the international airport, the Hilton Habtoor caters to business professionals and leisure travelers alike and boasts a number of facilities to host everything from an important multi-sector conference to a wedding.

It’s an ideal base for those looking to escape the noisy buzz of the central district. The hotel has a free shuttle bus service that goes to Downtown Beirut twice a day. For quick shopping, Le Mall is right across the street and has a variety of international boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The hotel has four restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. For those looking to burn off the guilty delights of the hotel’s several restos, a health center fitted with an outdoor tennis court is not too far away.

With 195 soundproof rooms with wireless internet and 24 hours room service, it’s understandable why a guest may choose to seldom venture outdoors. But the Hilton Habtoor is a short drive from the Beirut Municipality Stadium and the National Museum as well as the Hippodrome, one of the last vestiges of conserved green space in the city.

After a day touring or chasing meetings, the hotel’s elixir spa offers deep-tissue, hot stone, Swedish and Thai massages to wash away the stresses of the day. The spa comes fully equipped with a sauna and steam room.

End the night with a decadent dinner at the hotel’s Le Ciel restaurant located on the 31^st floor.  With a menu concocted by chefs trained in France and spectacular panoramic views of Beirut skyline, there is no shortage or romance – or wine –  to take in.