Kfardebian, LebanonMzaar
InterContinental Mzaar (Mountain Resort & Spa) by IHG
Slope-side ski lodge
Mzaar Kfardebian, Lebanon
Renovated
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGSlope-side ski lodge
The property runs like an Alpine chalet in Mount Lebanon, with a central log fire and chairlifts right outside.
What it’s good at
Notable
High-altitude saltwater balneotherapy and Finnish saunas sit 1,800 metres above sea level.
Listed
Khaymet el Hor prepares traditional Lebanese mountain recipes with live saj bread-making.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The building pairs local stone with heavy timber balconies, and the glass-roofed indoor pool is a highlight year-round.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
At the base of the Mzaar Ski Domaine in Ouyoun El Simane, surrounded by slopes.
The rooms
Rooms feature classic chalet woodwork, with select layouts opening onto private wooden balconies looking directly over the ski slopes.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
The heated indoor pool sits beneath steel trusses and arched windows, flanked by a fitness room with cardio equipment.
Le Bar & Lobby Lounge
Heavy timber beams run above the wooden bar counter, where guests gather for craft cocktails and local herbal teas.
At the table
Le Refuge serves cheese fondue beside log-cabin walls, and outdoor canvas pavilions host Lebanese mezze lunches.
How it began
The first ski chalets rose here in 1960, after Sheikh Salim El Khazen imported a chairlift from Switzerland.
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Our shorthand
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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.