Location. The Gefinor Rotana Hotel is located in central Beirut, Lebanon, three kilometres from the downtown area and the BIEL exhibition centre. Beirut International Airport (BEY) is ten kilometres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. This 24-storey hotel features striking contemporary architecture dominated by a soaring façade with angular balconies, which sits astride a curved entrance portico. The Gefinor Rotana Hotel features a temperature-controlled rooftop swimming pool, complete with a sun terrace and a poolside bar. The roof terrace overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and affords panoramic views across Lebanon. The health club offers massage treatments and personalised aerobics classes, and houses a fitness suite, sauna and steam room. Around-the-clock room service is offered and multilingual staff can offer tour assistance and currency exchange. The hotel provides a valet-parking service (surcharge).
The Gefinor Rotana Hotel has two restaurants. Trader Vic's serves French Polynesian-style dishes and cocktails in an exotic setting and hosts buffet evenings. Olive & Oil hosts theme nights and serves a buffet of international dishes, and offers al fresco dining. The lobby lounge bar offers drinks, snacks and high tea, with live piano music in the evenings.
The hotel houses a business centre and the Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 500 people. The Gefinor Rotana's public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge).
Guestrooms. The 164 guestrooms are decorated in light, modern style, with bright, colourful accents and contemporary furnishings. All offer satellite television, Internet connections (surcharge), minibar, safe and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms feature showers, telephones, makeup mirrors and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. Monot Street and Gemmayze Street, both four kilometres from the hotel, are renowed for their lively nightlife, with late-night bars and clubs galore.
Property Amenities
Security guard
Meeting room (small groups)
Technology helpdesk
Concierge desk
Breakfast services
Parking (valet)
Currency exchange
Air-conditioned public areas
Swim-up bar
Ballroom(s)
Conference room(s)
Medical assistance available
Laundry facilities
Restaurant(s)
Wedding services
Umbrella
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Poolside bar
Babysitting or child care
Swimming pool - outdoor
Fitness equipment
Room service (24 hours)
Translation services
Dry cleaning service
Health club
Audiovisual equipment
Internet public area - wireless
Coffee shop or cafe
Steam room
Computer rental
Business center
Parking (surcharge)
Elevator/lift
Secretarial services
Internet public area - surcharge
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Bar/lounge
Sauna
Area Attractions
Hamra Street (Shopping) - 2 Kilometres Downtown - 3 Kilometres Biel Exhibition Centre - 3 Kilometres Monot Street And Gemmayze Street (Nightlife) - 4 Kilometres Abc Shopping Mall - 5 Kilometres
Driving Directions
From Beirut International Airport (Bey): Distance To Gefinor Rotana Hotel Is Ten Kilometres, Approximately 15 Minutes' Drive.
Getting There. Yellow Taxis Wait At The Airport And Cost Approximately 25 Usd To Central Beirut. Buses Run To The City Centre From The Airport Roundabout, Which Is Located One Kilometre From The Terminal Building. White And Blue Ocftc Buses 7 And 10 Run To Central Beirut. Prices Are All Subject To Change.
Getting Around. The City Is Well Served By Buses, Which Can Be Hailed On The Street. Minibuses And Buses Run From The Charles Helou Bus Station To Locations North Of Beirut. The Cola Transport Hub Links The City To Locations In The South. Taxis Are Readily Available, And Are A Popular Means Of Travelling Around Beirut.