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Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut: Traveler Reviews

5.0 of 5
Leisure Hills Complex - Dbayeh, Beirut 70 1010, Lebanon
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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61 reviews 61 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
“Good but deserted”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2013

I stayed for 2 nights on business in early December. Classy hotel with well trained courteous staff. Check in was easy and quick. Room was spacious and clean, the latter being a huge relief after my negative experiences at the Amman Kempinski in Jordan immediately before moving on to Lebanon.

It is located towards the edge of the city, a good distance from the action. This suited me as it was near where I needed to be on business, but may not suit everyone. It is perched up top of a very steep hill, so taxis are a must. The view over the sea to the city is fantastic. There are no other eating options nearby.

There were more staff than guests. The place reminded me of the abandoned hotel that the mad Jack Nicholson looks after in The Shining! The place was just deserted. They have also gone for a weird Titanic theme for a couple of the bars and restaurants - did someone fail to tell them the Titanic sank disastrously?

Maybe because it was winter, but the main restaurant was closed in the evening, and eating options were extremely limited. I got room service which was pretty good. The unavailability of a decent variety of eating options takes the hotel down to a 3 rating. Breakfast was good.

The room key system was weird. Instead of the normal plastic credit card key, they give you a short pointed metal fob. You have to hold the point of the fob onto a red spot on top of the door handle. It has to be absolutely bang on or it won't open. I struggled a couple of times when I was stone cold sober, so when guests have a few drinks, my bet is the hotel staff spend a lot of time assisting guests to open their room doors!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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AnneMariehachem, Corporate Revenue & e-distribution Manager at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut, responded to this review
February 6, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed our property,
We are delighted that you benefit from the efficiency of our staff, the view, the hotel location, the food and the other facilities.

We are sorry to know that you did not visit the Hotel surroundings, maybe you did not have the time ; Malls, Shopping districts and Restaurants are 5 to 10 minutes close by car. We will make sure that our Head Concierge will assist you closely during your next stay.
As we hope that your next visit to Lebanon will be a bit longer and for Leisure too; the Watergate Aqua Park located on the premises is a “must see” during the summer season.

Thank you again for staying with us and for sharing your nice comments on Trip advisor page,

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Warm Regards,
Anne Marie Hachem
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Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Good confortable Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

Rooms are spacious, well furnished, clean & confortable .Bathroom needs to have a shower other then just a bath tub !!
Staff are very welcoming and nice...The spa offer great services !!
The view from the room is amazing .....
We ordered breakfast to the room, and it was just great....

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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AnneMariehachem, Corporate Revenue & e-distribution Manager at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut, responded to this review
January 30, 2013
Dear Ms. Isabella,

Thank you for choosing Le Royal Hotels & Resorts- Beirut.
We are delighted that you enjoyed our spacious room, the panoramic sea view and the breakfast.
We work diligently to ensure that our guests are comfortable and happy during their stay.
Having friendly and helpful staff is readily available to meet your need and to deliver the unique Le Royal experience.
Your point is welcomed with great consideration and we will inform the management about your preferences concerning the shower in the bathroom.

We appreciate you shared your experience with us and other Trip Advisor members.
We hope to see you again soon.


Best regards,
Anne Marie Hachem
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Damascus
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Great hotel... poor food”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

I stayed at the hotel in Winter (As a water gate hotel) it was very creepily empty for 4 nights... The reception staff were nice, the room was comfortable, clean and had an amazing view.
I wanted to have something to eat so I headed to the Arabian restaurant in the 5th floor... it was closed.
I went then to the Titanic it was totally empty so I went back to order room service.
The food quality was bad... taste and portion were disappointing and you are not allowed to get food from Outside of the hotel so for the coming 3 days I had to eat out then come back :-)
Any additional service required is well overpriced (Taxi, Laundry and Parking) and in some times when there are weddings, the entrance are totally blocked (I waited 10 min to get to the Hotel from the gate)
In Summary its a nice clean and comfortable hotel best to use only for sleeping.

Room Tip: 10th floor non smocking
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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AnneMariehachem, Corporate Revenue & e-distribution Manager at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut, responded to this review
January 9, 2013
Dear Mr. Tarazi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at le Royal Hotels & Resorts - Beirut,
We are very pleased to know that you liked your room, we always take good care of our guests specially the one booked via one of the best corporate accounts we deal with.

We were disappointed to read that you were not able to visit out Arabian restaurant ”Shahrayar”; it is located on the 1st floor and the one you visited on the 5th floor was le Jardin Du Royal serving the Buffet breakfast during this particular period. There must be a misunderstanding somewhere…

As we are sorry to know that the food ordered from the room service was not up to your expectation; Our Food & Beverage Managers are always available to change the items you did not like and to provide the best quality you deserve.

We have 6 ballrooms with one main access; the hotel entrance; During your stay we were very busy (local Events and Weddings) –This explains the reason of the 10 minutes delay you faced to get to the hotel.

Looking forward to welcome you back to enjoy the Watergate Aqua park during the summer time.

Anne Marie Hachem
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Perth, Australia
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47 reviews 47 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
“Splendid Hotel north of Beirut”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

Check-in was slow and there was no clarity about providing transport. The staff seemed almost bemused I was asking about transport, nearby locations and so on.

I enjoyed my stay enormously though: the staff were extremely kind (odd they have a rule you can't eat on the terrace outside, but good they ignored it) the views are idyllic and the hotel facilities, especially the leisure club, are memorably good. Occupancy was appallingly low when I was there due to disturbances in the Lebanon, but I would definitely stay again for leisure if I get the opportunity to visit the Lebanon. In fact this hotel must be one of the best hotels to go on holiday in the Middle East.

Really it's more of a honeymoon destination than a business hotel.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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AnneMariehachem, Corporate Revenue & e-distribution Manager at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut, responded to this review
December 27, 2012
Dear Guest,

We are very pleased to read you enjoyed your recent stay at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts – Beirut, Lebanon
Our goal is to provide you, our repeated guest, with excellent service and quality facilities at a great value.
We deeply appreciate your comments and opinions and be sure that every point will be taken into a great consideration to better meet your requirement in the future,

Sincerely,
Anne Marie Hachem
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Medina, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Water Gate - Disappointing Staff”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2012

A wrong choice I would say .
Location is fine , and the place offers parking even though the parking is really missing clear signage where I have to walk from P2 to ask the security where should i take the elevators to reach the entrance.
Staff experience was negative most of the times , starting from the Security who asked to search my Bag in an autocratic way ,can live with it he might not be oriented in a proper manner.
Park staff , most of them deal with guests in an inferior manner , if you take one Bouet which are next to the pool , you made a crime , the lifeguard will talk to you in a very rude manner to put it back .NEGATIVELY UNFORGETTABLE , is the guy who was at the KAMIKAZ game , he had a tatoo on his right upper arm,a long tattoo covering almost 70% of his upper arm , when he addressed one of us in a very rude impolite way saying "You guys have not attended university" due to a spelling mistake commited by one of my friends , oh yes , one spelling mistake and we were convicted by one of the staff (lifeguard) that we did not attend university and we are not educated. The only nice people were called Elie and George.
Half of the park was in operation and the other half was not , the excuse was due to end of season , we understand this but this should have been communicated when we called and inquired 3 days before , so we had to wait for their schedule to experience what we paid in full - NOT FAIR.
Water have high level of Chlorine , ending up with red eyes.
facilites related are ok, chaging rooms are clean , showers are good.
Food is extremly expensive.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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AnneMariehachem, Corporate Revenue & e-distribution Manager at Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut, responded to this review
October 13, 2012
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to post your review about your experience at the Watergate Aqua Park,
We have taken to heart your comments regarding the behavior of the Lifeguard; this is not in compliance with our standards and the quality expectations we set for ourselves.
Our apologies for this bad incident and be assured that we will look into this special case in an extremely detailed manner.
We would hope given us another opportunity to restore your confidence in the Watergate Aqua Park services and Staff, for the next season.
Please feel free to contact us again, our staff will be all ears and will assist you with great pleasure.

Regards,
Anne Marie Hachem
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Also Known As:
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Beirut Le Royal Hotel
Address: Leisure Hills Complex - Dbayeh, Beirut 70 1010, Lebanon
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Region: Lebanon > Beirut
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Romantic Hotels in Beirut
#12 Business Hotels in Beirut
#33 Luxury Hotels in Beirut
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Le Royal Hotels & Resorts - Beirut is perched on a towering hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, 15 kilometres from downtown and the airport. The property is close to the magnificent Jeita Grotto, nominated one of the 7 wonders, Casino du Liban, the historic city and souks of Byblos, ski resorts and upscale shopping districts. The 231 guest rooms and suites are equipped with every modern convenience. Gastronomy is an important part of Le Royal Hotels & Resorts. Le Jardin du Royal, overlooking the panoramic pool, offers breakfast, seafood, Italian and Mexican fare, and barbecue nights in the summer with live music. The Titanic is a piano bar with a maritime feel, offering French and continental specialties music. Diwan Shahrayar offers meza, grilled meats and Arabic desserts, with belly dancers shows. The Ikebana Night Club hosts Arabic comedy nights every weekend.The Royal SPA, spread over three levels and 3,500 m2 of space, boasts panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, an indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, sauna, mud bath and Turkish bath, aerobics classes, personal training, squash, and tennis, in addition to many unique spa treatments. The Watergate Aqua Park spread over 20,000 m2 is one of the largest in the Middle East, featuring exciting rides, multiple swimming pools and casual dining.Banqueting and meeting facilities include six venues of different capacities, accommodating up to 1,000 people. All hotel banqueting venues and meeting rooms provide daylight illumination and are equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment.Le Royal Hotels & Resorts Beirut earned the first Clef d’Or title in Lebanon, providing unparalleled Concierge service to guests and travelers. ... more   less 
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