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InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut

an IHG Hotel

Minet El Hosn
Rated 8.9 in 480 reviews

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is a distinguished luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Beirut, Lebanon. Overlooking the picturesque Mediterranean Sea, this iconic hotel is a blend of modern sophistication and rich Lebanese heritage. Located in close proximity to Beirut’s bustling cultural and commercial hubs, it offers guests both convenience and a peaceful retreat from the city’s vibrant energy.

The hotel’s design harmoniously marries classic elegance with contemporary flair, offering a welcoming and sumptuous ambiance. Each room is thoughtfully designed to provide unparalleled comfort and boasts stunning views, whether it be the serene sea or the dynamic city skyline. From lavish furnishings to cutting-edge technology, every detail has been meticulously curated to cater to discerning travelers.

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is renowned for its world-class amenities that cater to both leisure and business travelers. Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the diverse dining options available, each restaurant providing a unique gastronomic experience that highlights both international and local Lebanese flavors. For relaxation, the hotel features a luxurious spa, providing a range of indulgent treatments, alongside a full-service fitness center and a stunning outdoor pool area.

Business travelers can take advantage of the extensive meeting and conference facilities, which are equipped with the latest technology to ensure the success of any event. The professional staff is dedicated to providing impeccable service, ensuring a memorable stay.

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut stands as a testament to the luxury hospitality experience, offering guests an exquisite sanctuary in the heart of one of the Middle East's most vibrant cities.

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Climate and Weather

January
 18°
 10°
 18°
 5
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
February
 19°
 10°
 17°
 6
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
March
 21°
 12°
 17°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 24°
 14°
 19°
 8
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
May
 27°
 18°
 22°
 9
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 29°
 21°
 24°
 11
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
July
 31°
 23°
 26°
 11
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 31°
 24°
 28°
 11
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 30°
 21°
 27°
 9
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 27°
 19°
 25°
 8
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
November
 23°
 15°
 22°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
December
 19°
 12°
 20°
 5
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
St George Maronite Cathedral
St George Maronite Cathedral
Church in Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.66mi
St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Church and museum in Beirut
1km / 0.62mi
Al-Omari Grand Mosque
Al-Omari Grand Mosque
In Beirut, Lebanon
0.9km / 0.58mi
Museum of Lebanese Prehistory
Museum of Lebanese Prehistory
Museum in Beirut, Lebanon
1.6km / 0.96mi
Muhammad al-Amin Mosque
Muhammad al-Amin Mosque
Muslim mosque
1.1km / 0.69mi
Beirut Souks
Beirut Souks
Commercial district located in downtown Beirut
0.9km / 0.53mi
Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Synagogue
0.6km / 0.34mi
Cathedral of St Elias and St Gregory the Illuminator
Cathedral of St Elias and St Gregory the Illuminator
Church in Beirut, Lebanon
1.4km / 0.87mi
Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut
Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut
Lebanese-American museum
1.1km / 0.67mi
Saint Louis
Saint Louis
19th-century church in Beirut, Lebanon
0.7km / 0.44mi
Beit Beirut
Beit Beirut
Museum in Beirut, Lebanon
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Evangelical Church of Beirut
National Evangelical Church of Beirut
0.8km / 0.53mi
Martyr's Monument
Martyr's Monument
1.2km / 0.74mi
Crusader Castle
Square in Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.67mi
Roman Agora
Roman Agora
Administrative building in Ottoman Beirut, destroyed in 1951
1.2km / 0.72mi
Beirut’s Grand Theater
Theatre in Beirut, Lebanon
1km / 0.64mi
Saint Elias Greek Catholic Church
1849 cathedral in Beirut
1km / 0.63mi
Crypt Museum
1km / 0.62mi
Saint Maron Church
Saint Maron Church
1.6km / 0.96mi
Ancient Tell: Canaanite Gate
Monument located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon
1.3km / 0.8mi
Nourieh Chapel
Church in downtown Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.67mi
Ancient Tell: Beirut Castle
Ancient Tell: Beirut Castle
Previous castle was located in Beirut
1.1km / 0.68mi
Cinema Opera and Ezzeddine Building
1.1km / 0.71mi
Foch Street
Foch Street
Street in Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.7mi
Cardo Decumanus Crossing
1.1km / 0.67mi
Phoenico-Persian Quarter
0.9km / 0.54mi
Al Majidieh
Al Majidieh
Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon
0.8km / 0.51mi
Serail Hill
0.7km / 0.41mi
Roman Baths
Roman Baths
Historic site in downtown Beirut, Lebanon
0.8km / 0.47mi
The Egg
The Egg
Unfinished cinema structure in Beirut, Lebanon
1.3km / 0.78mi
Hippodrome of Berytus
A circus in the Roman colony of Berytus (modern-day Beirut)
0.6km / 0.35mi
All Saints' Anglican Church
280m / 300yd
Ammache Mosque
1.4km / 0.85mi
Daouk Mosque
Daouk Mosque
Mosque in Beirut
1.6km / 1mi
National Museum
National Museum
Museum in Lebanon
3km / 1.9mi
Sursock Museum
Sursock Museum
Modern art and contemporary art museum in Beirut, Lebanon
2.1km / 1.3mi
Horsh Beirut
3km / 1.9mi
Pink House
2.2km / 1.4mi
Al-Ba'sa
Al-Ba'sa
The thinnest and narrowest building in Beirut, founded in 1954
2.1km / 1.3mi
Crater
Crater
Accidental ammonium nitrate explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
2.2km / 1.3mi
St. Antoine Greek Catholic Church
St. Antoine Greek Catholic Church
2.2km / 1.4mi
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
2.7km / 1.7mi
Old Lighthouse
Old Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Lebanon
2.1km / 1.3mi
Villa Linda Sursock
Villa Linda Sursock
2km / 1.3mi
Hope for Peace
Hope for Peace
Monument commemorating the end of the Lebanese civil war
8.9km / 5.5mi

What to do in Beirut and near InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut

St George Maronite Cathedral
St George Maronite Cathedral
Church in Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.66mi
St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
St George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Church and museum in Beirut
1km / 0.62mi
Al-Omari Grand Mosque
Al-Omari Grand Mosque
In Beirut, Lebanon
0.9km / 0.58mi
Museum of Lebanese Prehistory
Museum of Lebanese Prehistory
Museum in Beirut, Lebanon
1.6km / 0.96mi
Muhammad al-Amin Mosque
Muhammad al-Amin Mosque
Muslim mosque
1.1km / 0.69mi
Beirut Souks
Beirut Souks
Commercial district located in downtown Beirut
0.9km / 0.53mi
Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Maghen Abraham Synagogue
Synagogue
0.6km / 0.34mi
Cathedral of St Elias and St Gregory the Illuminator
Cathedral of St Elias and St Gregory the Illuminator
Church in Beirut, Lebanon
1.4km / 0.87mi
Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut
Archaeological Museum of the American University of Beirut
Lebanese-American museum
1.1km / 0.67mi
Saint Louis
Saint Louis
19th-century church in Beirut, Lebanon
0.7km / 0.44mi
Beit Beirut
Beit Beirut
Museum in Beirut, Lebanon
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Evangelical Church of Beirut
National Evangelical Church of Beirut
0.8km / 0.53mi
Martyr's Monument
Martyr's Monument
1.2km / 0.74mi
Crusader Castle
Square in Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.67mi
Roman Agora
Roman Agora
Administrative building in Ottoman Beirut, destroyed in 1951
1.2km / 0.72mi
Beirut’s Grand Theater
Theatre in Beirut, Lebanon
1km / 0.64mi
Saint Elias Greek Catholic Church
1849 cathedral in Beirut
1km / 0.63mi
Crypt Museum
1km / 0.62mi
Saint Maron Church
Saint Maron Church
1.6km / 0.96mi
Ancient Tell: Canaanite Gate
Monument located in downtown Beirut, Lebanon
1.3km / 0.8mi
Nourieh Chapel
Church in downtown Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.67mi
Ancient Tell: Beirut Castle
Ancient Tell: Beirut Castle
Previous castle was located in Beirut
1.1km / 0.68mi
Cinema Opera and Ezzeddine Building
1.1km / 0.71mi
Foch Street
Foch Street
Street in Beirut, Lebanon
1.1km / 0.7mi
Cardo Decumanus Crossing
1.1km / 0.67mi
Phoenico-Persian Quarter
0.9km / 0.54mi
Al Majidieh
Al Majidieh
Mosque in Beirut, Lebanon
0.8km / 0.51mi
Serail Hill
0.7km / 0.41mi
Roman Baths
Roman Baths
Historic site in downtown Beirut, Lebanon
0.8km / 0.47mi
The Egg
The Egg
Unfinished cinema structure in Beirut, Lebanon
1.3km / 0.78mi

About Beirut

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and modernity. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the city's past is by visiting the National Museum of Beirut, which showcases an extensive collection of artifacts from various periods of Lebanon's history, from prehistoric times through the Roman era. This museum provides valuable insight into the region's archaeological significance.

Exploring Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael neighborhoods is essential for those who appreciate vibrant street life and eclectic architecture. These areas are known for their charming streets lined with cafes, art galleries, and boutiques, making them perfect for leisurely strolls. The nightlife here is also notable, with numerous bars and restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences.

For a taste of the local culinary scene, indulging in traditional Lebanese cuisine is a must. Visiting a local restaurant to try dishes such as tabbouleh, hummus, and grilled meats will give you a genuine sense of the country's flavors. The souks of Beirut, particularly the Souk el Tayeb, offer an opportunity to engage with local vendors and sample fresh produce and artisanal products.

A visit to the Pigeon Rocks in Raouche provides a scenic view of the Mediterranean coast. This natural landmark is ideal for walking along the waterfront promenade, where you can enjoy the sea breeze and picturesque sunsets. Nearby, the Corniche is a popular spot for both locals and visitors, ideal for walking, jogging, or simply relaxing by the water.

For those interested in contemporary culture, the Sursock Museum is worth exploring. It features modern and contemporary art exhibitions, showcasing both Lebanese and international artists. The museum's architecture and gardens also provide a tranquil escape from the city's hustle and bustle.

Lastly, delving into the history of the Lebanese Civil War by visiting the Martyrs' Square and the Beirut Arab University can offer a deeper understanding of the city’s complex past. These sites serve as reminders of resilience and the ongoing journey of reconciliation within the community.

Overall, Beirut’s blend of history, culture, and modern life creates a unique and enriching experience for those who visit.




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