The al-Bustan is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Situated in Beit Mary, on the mountain above Beirut, it's a deluxe hotel with a spectacular view across the city to the sea. The rooms are fine, the restaurant is excellent, the staff helpful and competent. For some, staying outside of town (it's a 10 or 15 minute ride into the city) will be a negative, but for others that will be a feature. (Especially if there's a war on.) The al-Bustan is an elegant refuge, and a treasure.
- Al Bustan
