Royal Garden Hotel (Beirut, Lebanon)

A mid-size hotel offering smart contemporary accommodation and wellness facilities, Royal Garden is located just 800 metres from the iconic American University of Beirut. The in-room air conditioning and minibars help ensure both guests and their drinks are perfectly chilled at all times. Additional amenities include flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and in-room safes. Weary travellers can perk up by getting their regular workout in at the small fitness room, which features both cardio and weight machines or melt the day's stress away in the sauna. Staff at the 24/7 reception desk can assist by arranging airport transfers and providing a range of additional services. A complimentary breakfast buffet is served each day. Additional in-house dining options include a cafe and room service that can be called upon to stem hunger pangs at any hour day or night. One of the city's most visited sites, the Raouche Rocks, can be viewed from the shoreline roughly two kilometres from Royal Garden.