Gefinor Rotana, BeirutGefinor Rotana in Beirut, Lebanon has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 32 hotels we score in Beirut. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.7.Gefinor Rotana is a five-star hotel located in the Clemenceau district of Beirut. It sits close to the corniche and is within walking distance of the Hamra commercial area. The property features air-conditioned rooms with views of the sea and is suitable for business travellers and families. Facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, a fitness centre, a full-service spa, and several meeting rooms. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves an international buffet breakfast, or visit the bar for cocktails and shisha. While the hotel offers extensive amenities like a casino and sauna, some parts of the property require maintenance updates.What stands out

Proximity to Hamra district

Rooftop swimming pool

On-site spa and gym

Sea view rooms

Watch out for

Facilities need updating

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