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InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut

  • Price$$$$
  • CategoryLuxury

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is the city's best-known waterfront grand hotel, on Minet El Hosn between Ain El Mreisseh and the Zaitunay Bay marina. The original tower opened in 1961, and the hotel reopened on 3 October 2022 after the repairs that followed the 2020 port explosion. Listings disagree on its size: the Wikipedia article cites 193 rooms in the original tower, while older meeting-venue listings give 446 rooms across 32 floors, so the room total should be treated as unconfirmed.

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is a luxury hotel in Minet El Hosn (Ain El Mreisseh waterfront), Beirut, at Minet El Hosn, Phoenicia Street, Beirut. Landmark 1961 tower reopened in October 2022.

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is the city's best-known waterfront grand hotel, on Minet El Hosn between Ain El Mreisseh and the Zaitunay Bay marina. The original tower opened in 1961, and the hotel reopened on 3 October 2022 after the repairs that followed the 2020 port explosion.

Listings disagree on its size: the Wikipedia article cites 193 rooms in the original tower, while older meeting-venue listings give 446 rooms across 32 floors, so the room total should be treated as unconfirmed. Public areas include several restaurants, a swimming pool and SPA Phoenicia, and the main entrance faces the Mediterranean with views over the marina and the Corniche.

The location suits visitors who want to walk to the Corniche, Zaitunay Bay and the Downtown area while staying in a full-service property with a taxi rank at the door. Rates are estimates and rise in the summer and diaspora holiday season (July, August and the weeks around Christmas). The phone number listed by directories is +961 1 369100.

Practical information for InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut · Last updated September 2026
Price $$$$
Address Minet El Hosn, Phoenicia Street, Beirut

Room types

  • Classic double or twin room
  • Deluxe sea-view room
  • Executive room or club room
  • Suites

Amenities

  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Several restaurants and bars
  • Swimming pool
  • SPA Phoenicia
  • Fitness centre
  • Meeting and ballroom facilities

Location

Minet El Hosn, Phoenicia Street, Beirut

33.9006, 35.4938 View on map

Highlights

  • Landmark 1961 tower reopened in October 2022
  • Waterfront setting on Minet El Hosn near Zaitunay Bay
  • On-site SPA Phoenicia, pool and several restaurants
  • Short taxi ride to Downtown, Gemmayzeh and Hamra

Tips for visiting

  • Compare the hotel's own rate with booking-site rates, as sea-view rooms carry a large premium.
  • Confirm the room total and which tower or wing the room is in at booking.
  • Keep the address (Minet El Hosn, Phoenicia Street) written down for taxi drivers.
  • Check current government travel advisories for Lebanon before booking and use a flexible rate.

When to visit

Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) give mild weather; July, August and late December are the busiest and most expensive periods.

Accessibility

Accessibility details are not published in the sources consulted. Visitors with mobility needs should confirm lift access and step-free rooms by phone or through the booking platform (+961 1 369100) before booking. Beirut pavements are often uneven.

Frequently asked questions

Where is InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut?

It is at Minet El Hosn, Phoenicia Street, Beirut, in Minet El Hosn (Ain El Mreisseh waterfront).

How much does a night cost at InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut?

Typically US$220-450 (~19.7-40.3 million LBP at about 89,500 LBP/USD) per room per night (estimate from 2026 listings).

How do visitors get there from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport?

The airport is about 10 to 25 minutes by taxi or ride-hailing app depending on traffic. Show the driver the written address above and agree the fare before getting in, or use an app fare.

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