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Luxury spa hotel, walk to American University of Beirut

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Gefinor Rotana, you'll be centrally located in Beirut, steps from American University of Beirut and within a 5-minute walk of American University of Beirut Medical Center. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Hamra Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Zaitunay Bay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 163 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at Olive Garden, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Beirut? This hotel has 19806 square feet (1840 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 10 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 163
  • Number of floors - 17
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2000
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 19806
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1840
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Fully fenced
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Walkway to water
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Coworking spaces
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Rooftop garden
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 43
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 108
  • Lift door width (inches) - 31
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 80

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Arabic

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Gefinor Rotana offers 163 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Beirut hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 49
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed - 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Olive Garden - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Moodz - Onsite lobby lounge. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Aquarius Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.65 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and access to the heated pool. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals not allowed

Cash or credit card deposit required

Property Registry Number – 5877-601

One child stays free

Debit cards

Events/parties allowed

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Car not required

Long-term renters welcome

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Credit card pre-authorisation

Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours

Heated pool access

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

Annual carbon offsets

Humane animal treatment

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22.2 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 22.2
  • Self parking fee: USD 4 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 4 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 16.65 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Gefinor Hotel
  • Gefinor Rotana
  • Gefinor Rotana Beirut
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  • Hotel Gefinor Rotana
  • Hotel Rotana Gefinor
  • Rotana Gefinor
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We should mention

Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 10:30 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Parking height restrictions apply.

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