Le Gray is a boutique luxury hotel on Martyrs Square in the Beirut Central District, with 103 rooms and suites arranged around a design-led interior. It is a small hotel by luxury standards, which gives it a more personal feel than the large towers, and it sits in the middle of the downtown district where the city's history and modern life overlap. Rooms include Deluxe, Premium and Executive categories, plus suites with terraces or corner views. Each has air conditioning, a large television, rainfall showers with a separate tub, a workspace and coffee and tea facilities, and 24-hour room service keeps things easy. On site there are two restaurants serving breakfast through dinner with international menus, a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop and a poolside bar. The outdoor pool is seasonal and closes for the cooler months, so check dates if you plan to swim. PureGray Spa offers massages, aromatherapy, body scrubs and manicures, and a gym and hair salon round out the facilities. Wireless internet in rooms is free and quick, which suits remote workers.
Location is the main advantage. Martyrs Square, the Port of Beirut area, Nejmeh Square and the Beirut Souks are all within a short walk, and Saifi Village with its galleries and restaurants is a stroll away. The Corniche is a little farther, around a thirteen-minute walk, and the airport is about sixteen minutes by car. That makes the hotel a convenient base for a walking tour of the downtown, a visit to the National Museum or an evening in Gemmayzeh, with taxis and drivers easy to arrange at the front desk.
The atmosphere is stylish and relaxed, with a design-forward lobby, a rooftop that is popular for a drink at sunset and attentive staff. Guests tend to be couples, culture-minded travellers and business visitors who prefer a smaller property. Pets are not allowed, and airport transfers and valet parking cost extra, so ask when booking. Buffet breakfast is charged separately on some rates, so check your booking details.
For best results, ask for a room facing the square or the sea side if you want city views, and request a quiet floor if you are a light sleeper, since the downtown district can be busy in the evening. The concierge can book guides and drivers for the classic day trips, and the spa is a welcome recovery after a day of ruins. Choose Le Gray if you want a stylish, central, human-scale hotel where the sights are on your doorstep and you still have rooftop views, good food and a spa to come home to.
Why stay here
- ✓Boutique luxury, 103 rooms
- ✓Rooftop terrace and poolside bar
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓PureGray Spa
- ✓Two restaurants and cafe
- ✓Rainfall showers and tubs
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Walk to souks and Nejmeh Square
Good questions
Where is Le Gray?+
On Martyrs Square in the Beirut Central District, close to the port, the souks and Nejmeh Square.
Is there a pool?+
Yes, a seasonal outdoor pool. It closes for the cooler months, so check dates.
Does it have a spa?+
Yes, PureGray Spa offers massages, aromatherapy, body scrubs and nail treatments.
