The Smallville Hotel  

In Beirut’s lively Badaro neighborhood, a short stroll from the National Museum and minutes from Beirut Municipal Stadium and St. Joseph University. The Smallville sits about 4 km from the city center, planted in a cultural, residential quarter that mixes calm gardens with city energy.

An urban design hotel with Art Deco touches and a creative, lifestyle vibe. Rooms range from individually decorated guestrooms to suites and feature LED TVs, microwaves, DVD players and deep soaking tubs in many bathrooms. Expect a white orchid garden, a rooftop with sweeping city and race-course views, a design shop and a hair salon.

Spa with massages and body treatments, sauna and massage rooms; indoor and outdoor pools with poolside bar; the Superhero gym; VIP amenities and a rooftop for drinks and views. Kids get a playroom and babysitting is available. Onsite extras include a diving club, skiing-area assistance, barbecue area, tour desk, parking and a 24-hour concierge. Free wired and wireless internet on the property.

Five day-lit meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center for events and board meetings. High-speed internet throughout, concierge services and roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge. Self parking and event facilities make it easy to host corporate or social gatherings.

Seven dining outlets including Penthouse, which serves Mediterranean cuisine, plus a lobby lounge, pavement café, red street café, rooftop restaurant and a coffee shop. Buffet breakfasts are served daily (for a fee), snacks and 24-hour room service are on offer, and multiple bars keep the drinks flowing.