Arthaus Beirut
Hotel · Beirut ·
Art-centric hotel with stylish rooms, lush courtyard, and great food
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Gouraud street, Gemmayze, Beirut PO BOX, Beirut 175-288, Lebanon Get directions
Art-centric hotel with stylish rooms, lush courtyard, and great food
Gouraud street, Gemmayze, Beirut PO BOX, Beirut 175-288, Lebanon Get directions
"Before they turned it into a hotel, owners Nabil and Zoe Debs lived in this spectacular house in Beirut’s bohemian Gemmayze neighborhood. Spread out across four distinct buildings (and incorporating some Roman ruins), now it’s a high-end boutique hotel." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"One of Beirut’s most exciting new hotels is a tapestry of Lebanon’s past, present, and future. Zoe and Nabil Debs, a British Lebanese couple, reimagined four Ottoman-era buildings in the Gemmayzeh neighborhood, creating 23 rooms and suites with stone walls and high ceilings that invite in natural light. The buildings, which are part of Nabil’s family estate, provide the backdrop for their art collection, which features Byzantine-era works and other archaeologically significant pieces. In the wake of last year’s deadly Beirut explosion, which damaged the hotel on the day it was set to open, the Debses organized an exhibit to raise funds for Red Cross Lebanon—and opened the hotel a month later." - Jennifer Flowers
"Why book? A social hub as much as a stylish place to stay, this art-centric spot is perfect for authenticity and adventure in an elegant yet low-key setting. Set the scene: In an alley off the main street in arty Gemmayze, Arthaus is made up of four restored Ottoman-era stone buildings that preserve the spirit of old Beirut. The city’s creative talent and globetrotting entrepreneurs treat this as their base. The backstory: Owner Nabil Debs left behind city life in the U.K. for Beirut’s vibrant art scene. The former hedge-fund manager and his wife Zoe painstakingly restored his family’s estate, passed down through the generations, to add to their portfolio of art-centric hotels and guesthouses in Berkshire, Megève and soon Havana, Cuba. On the day the hotel in Beirut was due to launch in August 2020, an ammonium-nitrate explosion tore through the city, bringing much of the area to rubble and tragically killing more than 200 people. Now, Arthaus is slowly reopening, thanks to fundraisers and charity auctions that have helped the space build back. The rooms: Some rooms are large with lofty arched ceilings and hidden nooks, while the smaller options feel more like a bedroom in a stately private home, with original tiles and lots of windows. Food and drink Served wherever you are on the property, breakfast is a generous spread of traditional Lebanese foul mudammas and labneh laid out on Villeroy & Boch tableware, while dinner spotlights carnivorous classics of foie gras and Black Angus short ribs. And the house mixologist has come up with original drinks—try the Nabih Berri, a gin-based cocktail named after a controversial local politician. The spa The hotel gym does double duty as a spa area, with two excavated vaults housing a steam room and hot tub. Guests can also request in-room treatments, but the ultimate hammam experience requires a day trip to the renowned L’Espace Al Bustan in Beit Mery, a town about 30 minutes outside of Beirut. The concierge can plan your visit and arrange special rates. The neighborhood: Arthaus is set in the historic Gemmayze neighborhood, a residential and commercial hub, so there are countless lively bars and restaurants with pretty outdoor seating nearby. While the hotel is a quiet space away from the buzz, just outside the gates you’ll find a diverse crowd that includes street vendors, workers restoring the street’s blast-damaged buildings, Beirut’s creatives and a steady trickle of international travelers. The service: Ask and you shall receive: Young, friendly staff will accommodate any request and are always nearby. No front desk means a hassle-free check-in and convenient in-room check-out. Anything left to mention? Art lovers will be wowed by the owners’ permanent collection, including works by Cuban artist Sussurro and Romania’s Sandu Darie. Debs also organizes exhibitions and events throughout the year, which take place in the semi-open-air gallery off the pretty central courtyard." - Nadia Michel
"Located in Beirut, a few steps from Gemayzeh Street (Rue Gouraud), Arthaus Beirut has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The property provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. All rooms include a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms also offer a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. Guests at Arthaus Beirut can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Speaking Arabic, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Pigeon Rock is 4.1 miles from Arthaus Beirut, while Jeita Grotto is 12 miles from the property. Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is 6.2 miles away." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Before they turned it into a hotel, owners Nabil and Zoe Debs lived in this spectacular house in Beirut’s vibrant, bohemian Gemmayze neighborhood — it’s been in the family for generations, but it’s a bit much for one couple, frankly, spread out as it is across four distinct buildings (and incorporating some Roman ruins). Now it’s a high-end boutique hotel, and the Arthaus name isn’t bestowed lightly; the hotel’s permanent collection is an impressive one, and exhibitions and art-world events are regular features here." - Tablet Hotels
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