Set in landscaped gardens above Beirut, the Al Bustan Hotel is a short drive from the city’s many historical attractions. The hotel’s own collection of art and antiquities is on display in bedrooms and public areas, and the onsite conference center hosts cultural as well as business events. All rooms are air conditioned and decorated in wood and pastel colors, many enjoy a sea view and each suite has a balcony. All are equipped with satellite TV, Internet access and minibars.
The hotel’s two restaurants, Les Glycines and Il Giardino, offer dining options from á la carte French cuisine to a pizza fresh from the wood fired oven. Guests can also enjoy canapés and light meals with their drinks in the Scottish bar or beside the outdoor swimming pool. Services including childcare, hairdressing and translation are offered at the hotel, or the hotel’s fleet of chauffeur driven cars can take guests into the city center. The adjacent Deir El Kalaa Country Club offers indoor swimming and other sports, or visitors can take a break from Beirut’s historical sites in the traditional Al Nouzha turkish baths. The hotel also has a complimentary collection shuttle for arrivals at Beirut International Airport, 15 kilometers (10 miles) away.