The Crowne Plaza Hotel Beirut sits in Hamra, the lively west Beirut district of shops, cafes, bookshops and universities, and it describes its look as Art Deco elegance. The hotel has about 190 rooms and suites ranging from standard rooms to Club Rooms and larger suites, with king or twin beds and a choice of city or sea views. Rooms are air conditioned, have free wireless internet, a desk, satellite television, an electric kettle and 24-hour room service, and sizes run from compact to spacious. Facilities are broad for a city hotel. Four on-site restaurants cover breakfast, lunch and dinner, some with views of the sea, and breakfast is a buffet. There is an indoor pool with a hot tub and bar, a gym, a sauna and steam room, and, unusually, a bowling alley. Pool arrangements can change, so check in advance if swimming matters to you. The hotel also has meeting spaces, making it popular with business travellers as well as holidaymakers.
The great advantage is the location. Hamra Street is about a minute's walk away, so you can step out for coffee, shopping and dinner without needing a taxi. The Lebanese American University is a few minutes away on foot, the Corniche about ten minutes, and cultural sites such as the Agial Art Gallery and Beit Beirut are in reach. The airport is roughly twenty-five minutes by car, and an airport shuttle is available on request for a modest fee per vehicle. Self and valet parking are available for a small nightly charge.
Hamra is a mixed, energetic neighbourhood, and it can be noisy on weekend nights. A higher floor and an inward-facing room help with quiet. The area has a bohemian history, with old theatres, cafes and bars, and many travellers like the sense of being in a real working district rather than a tourist enclave. Restaurants range from cheap shawarma counters to stylish dinner spots, and the street is walkable day and night.
This hotel suits first-time visitors who want a central base at a fair price, families who like having a pool and activities, and business guests. Free cancellation is offered on select rates, which is handy when plans may shift. For day trips to Byblos, Jeita, Baalbek and beyond, the concierge can arrange a driver or tour. If you want a balance of comfort, convenience and character at a mid-range price, the Crowne Plaza is a solid and practical choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Art Deco styling, about 190 rooms
- ✓Four on-site restaurants
- ✓Indoor pool with hot tub and bar
- ✓Gym, sauna and steam room
- ✓Bowling alley
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free wireless internet
- ✓One minute from Hamra Street
Good questions
Where is the hotel?+
In Hamra, about a minute's walk from Hamra Street and close to the Corniche.
Does it have a pool?+
It has an indoor pool with a hot tub and bar. Check availability before you travel.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
Yes, on request for a fee per vehicle.
