Heliopolis Hotel, Towers & Casino

Opinion

A conventional chain establishment typical of many which provides adequate comfort and amenities but lacks any style or local flavour. Its isolated location is handy for the airport but some distance from the central sights. Facilities include a few uninteresting shops and a bank. Frequented by air crew and tour groups.

Exterior

An unappealing, wide 6-storey concrete T-shaped block with a square marble frontage.

Property type: Hotel

Storeys: 6

Interior

The open plan interior is spacious and well appointed but rather dated in appearance; a large lounge area is under a row of crystal chandeliers. A selection of restaurants around the edges include a smart Lebanese with an open kitchen, a casual Italian trattoria and a traditionally decorated Chinese eatery.

Rooms: 588

Grounds

Sizeable gardens with lawns, flowerbeds and palm trees house 3 pools in an attractive courtyard with tented cabanas, plenty of loungers and a bar/snack bar.

Location

Area Type: In the residential suburb of Heliopolis beside a busy road with no amenities in the vicinity. Downtown 15 mls