To be honest - the hotel is quite old and really not comfortable. But the atmosphere!!! It was a 5-Star-Hotel - 50 years ago. Today, everything ist rugged and faded, but you can still see (before your inner eye) the former glamour and majesty! But do not visit this hotel in winter, as the heaters they placed in the rooms... more

The Palmyra hotel is part of the Baalbeck legend. One of the oldest hotels in Lebanon, it received prestigious guests such as Ella Fitzgerald, Herbert von Karajan, Mstislav Rostropovitch and Maurice Bejart. The propery faces the ruins with a stunning view on some of the world's most beautiful Roman Temples. By night, when the monuments are illuminated, it is simply... more

We have been real fans of this unique hotel but were extremely disappointed during our last stay. The owners thought they can double the price (100$ for a double room) while let the hotel go almost in ruin. The fuel stove in the room was smelly, the toilet flush was not working and there was no hot water. We really... more

Best view of the ruins. Beutyfull old hotel with Orient Express feel. Stayed one night and we will soon come back. Spent the most wonderfull evening sitting in the garden eating meze and drinking Chateau Musar (Lebanons top wine) The room is decorated with art by Jean Cocteau (famous surrealist). One of the best deals in Lebanon if it is... more

We came back to the hotel and stayed as we had promised to when we came for lunch last year. Apart from the cold (Baalbeck is surprisingly high) we had a great stay. The atmosphere was wonderfully old-fashioned, the art really interesting, and our room was fine. The only complaint was the lack of hot water. But the food was... more

We were considering staying at this hotel but we saw the entrance and agreed we would not proceed any further inside. I think it was not helpful that the road outside was being resurfaced but the hotel looked very dusty and dirty. The signs PALMYRA outside the hotel were broken and had not been replaced. more