Sister hotel of the Markazia Suites, the Monroe is in a prime position on Beirut's seafront. The assassination of Rafic Hariri in 2005 caused the hotel serious damage, but its reconstruction has re-elevated it to its status among Beirut's finest party hotels.
Telephone: +961 (0) 1 371 122
Url: www.monroebeirut.com
Price: $150-600
Neighbouring both grand Intercontinental hotels, overlooking the marina, the Solidere Downtown development, the northern end of the Corniche and the glistening waters of the Med, the Monroe has pretty much all it needs within very easy reach. The Downtown hub is a ten minute stroll away past the war-torn hulk of the old Holiday Inn, Hamra is ten minutes in the other direction, while the elegant and loud nightlife of Achrafieh is little more than five minutes in a taxi. Take time to stroll down the Corniche and drink in everyday Lebanese life.
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