Beirut, LebanonGemmayze
Arthaus Beirut
Art-filled Ottoman estate
Gemmayze Beirut, Lebanon
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
ArthausArt-filled Ottoman estate
The property runs as an art-filled family estate across four Ottoman sandstone houses, with Roman ruins and sculptures scattered through the garden.
“One of Beirut’s most exciting new hotels is a tapestry of Lebanon’s past, present, and future.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Lofty stone arches, Levantine floor tiles, and rotating contemporary art fill the sandstone homes.
Notable
Restored eighteenth-century Ottoman sandstone residences incorporating Roman ruins and family antiquities.
Notable
A restored ancestral compound welcoming Gemmayze neighbours and Lebanese artists to courtyard exhibitions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
its rooms and suites effortlessly span the centuries, with rough-hewn stone walls alongside vintage furnishings, contemporary artworks, and modern boutique-hotel comforts.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Gouraud Street sits right outside the gates, lined with bohemian bistros and neighborhood art galleries.
The rooms
Bedrooms have original Levantine floor tiles and high stone arches, with contemporary artwork hung against rough sandstone.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wicker loungers line the courtyard lap pool, where a black wire sculpture spans the water beneath leafy garden trees.
The spa & gym
Arthaus Restaurant
Tables sit on the sandstone garden terrace and under a floral mural, serving foul mudammas and seasonal market dishes.
Some rooms are large with lofty arched ceilings and hidden nooks, while the smaller options feel more like a bedroom in a stately private home, with original tiles and lots of windows.
At the table
House cocktails are mixed beneath white arches in the sunlit atrium, and the subterranean vault holds an intimate wine lounge.
How it began
The 2020 port explosion wrecked the property on its opening day. The owners rebuilt in two months, launching with an exhibition that supported local artists.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.