Hotels near Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Beirut

This definitely is not a 5-star hotel, and well below the standards one would expect of a luxury hotel. The hotel is in need of refurbishment - the lifts are tiny (and shudder), and the rooms - whilst reasonably sized - are worn, with stains on the carpet and the upholstery. The bathrooms are small and poky, with dated fixtures. About the only thing that made it upscale were the Lanvin toiletries. There's not even a coffee machine in the room - only instant coffee is available. During the four nights I stayed, I was offered a turndown service only once (the other 3 nights I was out, so I don't know why they didn't just come in and do the turndown?). So the rooms are very much of a low grade. The pool and gym are in the basement. The gym is small, with very dated machines - neither the treadmill nor the elliptical machine worked at all. The cleaning staff were friendly. I never saw the front desk staff except upon arrival and departure, as they are hidden by a big pillar and work behind a plastic screen - it's not friendly or inviting. The security guard was mostly hunched over his mobile phone. So you feel quite ignored as you come and go. The location, however, is great - so close to lots of lovely bars and restaurants, and in a really lovely part of town. All in all, a disappointing Sofitel experience - far more in line with staying in a Ibis. Very expensive for what I got. I wouldn't stay again. And as for all of the other 5 star reviews...you will note that they're all by one- or two-time contributors, so I really question the authenticity. When you find a reviewer who has more than two reviews to their name, you'll see they also gave the Sofitel a low grade.

Overall a very nice hotel but Breakfast service was not on par with expectations

I live very close to this hotel in Hamra. Earlier this month, i started going to the hotel's cafe/restaurant to work. The internet was slow, but at least it was quiet (mainly because the place is generally empty). Then the other day i was walking back home with my seven year old daughter and she desperately needed to use the bathroom. We walked by the hotel and i saw the same staff member who had served me the day before and said that my daughter needed to use a bathroom. He was very rude and said that only clients can use the bathroom - i said that it was for my daughter who was about to soil herself and that i was a regular customer and was planning on coming back regularly. He went to speak to someone at reception and came back and had a disgusted look on his face and he started telling me that i had to buy something so that she could use the bathroom. I was incensed and refused and we left. What a terrible and inhumane institution. I will never go back.

We spent here two nights. You can easily notice that once it had been a great hotel. Now some furniture is a little bit worn out and the glory has faded. Still, I believe it is a nice place to stay as it is situated in lively Hamra district, close to the city centre. The prices are good, I think you cannot really expect a super modern hotel in this location for 30 dollars, just be realistic. We had here breakfast - all tasty, friendly staff members but to be fair there was rather narrow choice of food. Probably it is wiser to go for breakfast somewhere else.

I had a workshop with one night stay. It was very satisfying, and the bed was very comfortable and clean. The staff was so friendly, all of them with no exception. Nader at the reception was so polite and cooperative. It’s one of my favorite hotels in Beirut ❤️

Central location for shopping & restaurants, clean room, comfortable bed, friendly & attentive staff, great Gym, lovely breakfast, Self and my wife enjoyed our stay. wi-fi in the room was excellent. The Business Centre provided all facilities to work after my office hours and on Sunday. Would certainly return soon.

One of the best places I visited around the world , very nice staff , excellent hospitality, best service ever and the pool is of the land marks across Lebanon.. Location is perfect and near to down town and most restaurants, staff is very helpful

I chose this hotel as a Diamond member of Wyndham for my very first trip to Beirut, and I must admit it was the perfect decision. The staff truly know how to look after their guests. Thanks to Stephanie from the reservation team, I was upgraded to a junior suite with a spectacular view of the Beirut Corniche. The room service and housekeeping teams attended to my every request with genuine care and enthusiasm. The breakfast was superb, with a special mention for the Lebanese omelet. I only wish I could have stayed a bit longer.

It has a beach to itself. The hotel is very big, but it feels like it has seen some age. The swimming pool can even be called competition-level😀 The corridor of the room feels like living on a cruise ship. The room is not big, and the hotel's own restaurant is not bad. Occasionally, some cute cats pass by.

A few hundred meters downstairs is Pigeon Rock. You can choose a sea view room. The view is really good when you open the window in the morning