Gay Beirut · Hotels

Le Gray is a gay-friendly 5-star hotel in Downtown Beirut. It's within walking distance of the luxury shopping district. The airport is just 15-minutes away by taxi. Le Gray Beirut was recently renovated and it has all of the features you'd expect from a world-class hotel.

From the rooftop restaurant, you can see the dome of the Mohammad al-Amin mosque. The rooms are large and offer excellent views of the city.

The Phonecia captures the glamour of Beirut's past. Some of the rooms overlook the marina. The corniche promenade is a short walk from the hotel and Zaitunay Bay is just around the corner. The Phonecia is a good choice for gay travelers if you're looking to do Beirut in style.

The hotel is very chic and a little old fashioned, calling to mind the city's "Paris of the East" phase. It has been a major landmark since it opened in 1961. This hotel has been a big draw for luxury travelers - Marlon Brando was a fan.

If your budget is big enough to fulfil your desires (is it ever?), the Albergo Hotel is a must. It could well be the most stylish hotel in Beirut. It's located in the Achrafieh district. The decor combines the best of eastern and western aesthetics. The rooftop pool offers panoramic views and the in-house Italian restaurant serves food to the very highest standard.

Suites come with crystal chandeliers. All rooms have Juliet balconies and handpicked furniture.

Le Vendôme is a gay-friendly boutique hotel in Beirut. It's located on the Corniche promenade, one of the best locations in town. Its Sydney rooftop bar gives you panoramic views of the city.

There are 73 rooms, many come with direct sea views. The marina is within walking distance. This is a very upmarket hotel but it's worth the extra cash. It combines modern elegance with old world glamour. The suites a worthy of Marie Antoinette.