Hamra Urban Gardens
Location: Abdel Baki Street, Beirut, Beirut, 00000, Beirut, LB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Discover your urban oasis in the heart of Beirut at Hamra Urban Gardens, where luxury meets convenience.
Recreational Opportunities
Dive into relaxation with our inviting outdoor pool or maintain your fitness regime in our 24-hour fitness center. For a taste of adventure, rent bicycles and explore the vibrant streets of the city.
Culinary Delights
Savor delectable local cuisine at our on-site restaurant, Bayt Em Nazih, featuring a vibrant bar/lounge. Prefer to relax in your room? Enjoy our room service available during limited hours or unwind with a refreshing drink from one of our two poolside bars.
Comfort & Connectivity
Our 58 air-conditioned rooms are designed for comfort, equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected. With convenient amenities like a 24-hour front desk and airport shuttle service, your every need is just a request away.
Whether you're here for business or leisure, book your stay at Hamra Urban Gardens today!
Important Information
- The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to September 28.
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - Anytime
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Concierge service
- Outdoor pool - seasonal
- Elevator
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Porter/bellhop
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Water dispenser
- Banquet hall
Rooms Available
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Family Room
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Hug Room
2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Room
1 King Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Hug King (Wheelchair Accessible)
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Bed sheets not available
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Hug Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 Living Room
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Hug Room (Wheelchair Accessible)
2 Queen Beds OR 1 Twin Futon
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Bed sheets not available
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Hug Studio (1 king bed + Kitchenette)
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with electric kettle
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Shared Dorm (Women): 1 room: 6 single bunk beds for 6 persons, amenities not included
1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Shared Dorm (Men): 1 room: 6 single bunk beds for 6 persons, amenities not included
1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, in-room sink, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
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Hug king (One King Bed + Couch)
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and room service (limited hours)
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Low-height counters/sink
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- Sheikh Bahaa Hamdan (2/5): Does Not Match what they Marketed - No Water Bottles, No Hairdryer, No Iron, No Fireplace. Whatever they put there on Booking.com it wasn't in that room
- Maha (9/5): -
- Dost (9/5): Great staff snd location! - The staff were very nice, helpful and empathetic Very good food at the restaurant Big thanks to Wisam for all the tips and friendliness 🙏🏼 And Fadia for housekeeping
- daniel (9/5): -
- daniel (9/5): -
- Mahdi (1/5): - لقد حجزت وعند وصولي قامو بإلغاء حجزي
- zaher (10/5): Great stay - Everything Nothing
- zaher (10/5): Great stay - Everything Nothing
- zaher (10/5): It’s a great stay - Coziness and once the pool is open you have a free access to it Nothing
- fatima (8/5): -
- salih (10/5): -
- Samar (8/5): -
- Samar (8/5): -
- Imad (8/5): -
- Kabalan (10/5): -
- zaher (9/5): -
- Salah (7/5): -
- Salma (6/5): -
- Abbas (10/5): -
- Raed AL (10/5): -
- Kabalan (10/5): - All of them the are amazing
- Mahmmoud (10/5): - Allting
- Lora Hr. (10/5): -
- Haya (10/5): - My go to hotel when in Beirut🙏🏼🇱🇧
- Abdul Rahman (8/5): -
- Farah (8/5): -
- Salem (7/5): -
- Mahmoud (10/5): -
- John (8/5): -
- Dorota (10/5): Super - Jeden z najfajniejszych hoteli, w których byłam. Pyszne jedzenie w restauracji, wygodne pokoje i miła obsługa. Ładny widok z dachu na Bejrut.
- Fayez (10/5): I will visit again - Great staff. Delicious food. Clean rooms. Location and cleanliness
- Hussam El Din (10/5): - I like Friendly
- Gaye (8/5): - Temiz ve güzel bir odaydı.Çıkıştada valizimizi bırakmamıza yardımcı oldular.Çalışanlar sevecendi.Yine gelsem kalırdım.Konumu merkezi.Taksiyle her yere gidebilirsiniz bolt kullanın uberden daha ucuz
- chehab (9/5): -
- Chadi (8/5): -
- Ali (10/5): -
- Nurseit (9/5): Great facilities and clean bed. Towels please :) - Everything. Clean sheets, good WiFi, easy check in, quiet and comfy sleep, excellent shower with hot water. They don’t provide towels. They should at least offer them for rent (
- Mahmoud (9/5): -
- Mustafa Saeed (8/5): Great hotel in a perfect spot for visiting Beirut - The room was good, and the staff were helpful and friendly. The hotel also has a well-known café with a separate public entrance called Bayt Em Nazih. It’s a nice space for breakfast, and you can even bring your laptop and work there. They offer Argila/shisha (hookah) for those who enjoy it, and sometimes there is live music. The sound can occasionally reach the rooms (I stayed on the third floor), but honestly who comes to Beirut to sleep? Enjoy the nightlife, the friendly and social Lebanese people, and their amazing food. I may not be a well-traveled person who has stayed in many hotels, but I was disappointed that there were no slippers in the room when I needed to use the bathroom. I had to call reception and pay $3 for disposable hotel slippers. Usually, such items are included with the room.
- Kateřina (8/5): -
- Amr (7/5): -
- zaher (10/5): Great place - The flexibility Nothing
- Mohamed (8/5): - Location is amazing - staff is friendly & supportive Hotel needs some renovation esp. Bathrooms & lights inside rooms
- samet (10/5): Mükemmel - 30’dan fazla ülke gezdim ilk beşime girecek bir konaklama oldu. Paylaşımlı odada kaldım her yer çok temiz.
- Youssef (10/5): - We had a great experience staying here. Raqib and Samer were extremely friendly, responsive, and supportive throughout the stay. The place was clean, comfortable, and well organized. Highly recommended! Nothing
- Muhammed (9/5): - In a centreal area and comfortbale
- Dima (10/5): - Every thing Nothing
- Abdelrahman (5/5): -
- erden (10/5): -
- ahmad (8/5): -
- FALAH IBRAHIM SHAHAL (9/5): -
- Irfan (10/5): -
- Eva (10/5): Feels like home. I can’t wait to go back - Everything! 24/7 service Friendly helpful team Gym cafe and swimming pool at the property Nothing to mention
- ROJHAT MERT (10/5): - Tesis bütün beklentilerimi karşıladı. Herşey için teşekkürler. Resepsiyondaki Ali’ye tüm yardımları için ayrıca teşekkür ederim. Herşey süperdi.
- Gregory (10/5): -
- nathalie (10/5): Je reviendrai - Hôtel agréable propre et bien situé *
- Mohamed (10/5): -
- Michel (7/5): -
- Yousef (10/5): -
- Lizaveta (10/5): - It was just amazing and the stuff is super friendly and ready to help
- Rolla (10/5): Alt i alt vat det hele bare så fantastisk 😁 - Alt var godt 👌De havde alt man havde brug for på dette hotel Personalet var så venlige og hjælpsom
- Mohammad (9/5): -
- Hadi (5/5): - The room was very clean, facilities in the hotel I was there for a business trip with my friend everything was good until the bed time, I couldn’t sleep until 6AM because of the noisy couple next to us or the room facing. They were literally screaming like they are alone in the hotel. It was something unacceptable at all.
- Dima (7/5): -
- Ali (10/5): -
- Sergon (8/5): -
- Samy Mazloum (9/5): Decent to Perfect Experience - Decent Experience TBH, good value to money Sometimes the bathroom has a scent and the there was no place to spend time in the hotel outside the room
- George (10/5): - Excellent stay overall. The hotel is clean, comfortable, and well organized. I would like to especially thank the receptionist, Mr. Hossam, for his professionalism, kindness, and helpful attitude. From the moment we arrived, he was very welcoming and made our stay much easier and more pleasant. I would definitely visit again and highly recommend this hotel.
- Mai (10/5): - “Great hotel with excellent service, clean rooms, and a very convenient location. really enjoyed my stay and would happily return.
- Ivan (10/5): -
- philips (8/5): -
- Abdallah (9/5): -
- Omar (1/5): -
- LAURA (9/5): -
- Alexandra (10/5): - I love Hamra Urban Gardens! I ended up coming there over five times in the past two months, so I got to stay in both shared and private rooms. The area itself is very nice, with lots of local restaurants and coffee shops, and it’s close to the sea. The staff were extremely nice and friendly at all times, and the place is spotlessly cleaned daily. I’d definitely choose Hamra Urban Gardens over any other hostel in Beirut without a second thought - its facilities, the location, and what you get in return is just unbeatable. Thank you so much again for your hospitality - I will be happy to come again in the future!
- Nadia (10/5): Mon séjour dans cet hôtel a été tout simplement exceptionnel comme d'habitude. - un bon petit déjeuner. même si la variété est limitée, les produits sont savoureux .Un service impeccable . Un grand merci à najm qui assure gentiment et efficacement le service du matin. j'y reviens à chaque fois toujours avec le même grand plaisir. les joints de la salle de bain sont à remplacer le réceptionniste qui tient le service le soir a osé élever le prix du taxi commandé, ce qui n'est pas honnête sachant que j'étais au courant du montant à payer, une information, que j'avais eue de son collègue une heure avant. quand j'avais fait la remarqué, il a prétendu que l'on a du me donner un prix erroné et que ça ne méritait pas que je sois fâchée. le prix des taxi commandés à travers l'hôtel est abusé.
- Nataly (10/5): - The location is excellent N/A
- abdolkarim (10/5): -
- AHMED (8/5): جيد جدا من حيث الاستقبال وجميع متطلبات الضيف إلى المطعم فهو جدا سيئ - الاستقبال جمعيهم وفي كل الوجبات ليلا ونهارا وخاصة الاخ وسام كان مثالا للموظف الناجح المتمكن وصاحب الحلول الممكنة لأي أشكال بارك الله فيه الفطور رغم غلائه إلى انه فقير في تقديم الفطور المتكامل إذ يحتوي على 5 أصناف فقط ولا يقدم معه الماء او الشاي او النسكافيه
- Kqusa (4/5): - I stayed before in summer in a king size bedroom, the staff helped me switch rooms when there was AC problems, the gym access and wifi were good. It was a calm and pleasant period of time. Concerning my new stay, I wasn't contacted at all by the property for my false reservation : I'm a guy who was led by mistake to book in 'girls dormitory' so I couldn't fix anything in advance (not to mention that I didn't want a dormitory at all). Unfortunately, both dorms gender are very noisy as they are facing the smoking area, a cooler area, and noisy hallways. My luck was to be surrounded by uncivilized people till 3 am. It's one thing to share an 8 beds in a bedroom, but another when you can't even control the environment that was supposed to be controlled by other people. Also, no phone there so I had to go down to tell them about missing towels, and no one bothered to offer me a key for a small secure box for my things until I asked the next day. All things aside, people in dormitory aren't allowed to have a gym access... I mean where can I find this before I book anything? Had to check out before my stay ends because of thid unpleasant experience.
- 99rayans (10/5): Amazinggg - We were a group of 31 people staying at Hamra Urban Gardens, and everything about the experience was exceptional. The atmosphere was warm and vibrant, and the staff made us feel genuinely at home. One of the highlights of our stay was the food at Em Nazih Restaurant — truly one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. It’s the kind of place where people become more than staff; they become family. A stay we would definitely repeat.
- Anas (10/5): - Sauberkeit, Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
- ايهم صادق جعفر (10/5): -
- Ruben (10/5): - The hospitality of the place was nice. Everyone was nice even though I did a late check-in. I would highly recommend this place to stay. There is nothing bad to say. 😊
- Oussama (9/5): -
- Samer Chawaf (8/5): Sauber, Zentralgelegen, Preis-Leistung ist Gut - Große Zimmer, Sauber, Zentral gelegen, Personal entgegen kommen, gute Sicht über die Stadt. Habe mehr erwartet in Bad als Kosmetikprodukte und in der Teeküche als Teebeutel oder Cafepulver
- Escape778436 (2/5): NEVER RECEIVED refund on refundable 12 day booking ! Management lies - I booked a room ( bed in a 6 bed dorm) on 4/2020 for a 12 day stay in March of 2021. Per the booking I was to be billed by the hotel and the room came with a free cancellation. Right after booking the room my debit card was billed even though my trip wasn't for another 11 months. In October, 2020 I cancelled the room because my flight had been cancelled due to Covid. In October 2020 I requested a refund. The hotel claims they issued me a refund in December of 2020. They have NOT. I have provide them with NUMEROUS copies of my bank statements proving my Master Card/ checking acct was NEVER credited for the cancellation. They provided me with what appears to be a "doctored" POS ( point of SALE ) receipt NOT a receipt for the credit. I would be very careful dealing with this establishment. READ ALL THE REVIEWS not just the ones left by "locals" and if you dig around you will find other "situations". Furthermore, when I initially booked this establishment I chose a PRIVATE room. When I found out the private room wasn't even at this location but rather down around the block I immediately cancelled as I'm a solo female traveler ! That room wasn't billed and I booked the dorm which was. Just be careful with these guys. Over the years we have gone and forth. I have spoken with my bank and had them research it, I have poured over my bank statements online....NEVER have I received a refund. Shame on this place for bringing shame to their country ! I travel all over the world and love everyone but I will not let up on this until I receive a refund . As of Nov 27. 2025 I have still not received a refund only notes saying they have refunded me and that I need to research it..........obviously notes for you all to read lol.
- 778bennys (2/5): Bad customer service - From the moment I arrived I was greeted terribly by the reception I asked for the manger to speak to but he was busy talking to one of the stuff which the reception guy called him and said I told her u are in a meeting which that was a lie but when I started arguing with the guy the manger came out. I new I was going to have a bad holiday from the start .The manger in the gym had very bad customer service which he and his stuff don’t help the customers in any manner .The pool manager was another bad customer service I asked if I can swim early before opening hours only to do my laps for half and hour and he started shouting at me for no reason so I had an argument with him and that was the end straw for me in that hotel I don’t recommend anyone to stay there my experience in that hotel was very poorly.
- 102purec (10/5): The only place you should consider when staying in Beirut - I stayed there with my family for one week. The service is of the highest standard, the hotel is absolutely stunning. The rooms are spotless. Great management for the hotel. Will be back again and again.
- H9978NEthomasg (10/5): More Than a Stay — A Home in the Heart of Hamra - I stayed at Hamra Urban Gardens for six weeks, and from the very first day it felt like home — not just as a polite phrase, but in the genuine sense of the word. And for that, I have to give the highest praise to Hossam, the beating heart of this hotel. Every single day he greeted me with a smile, a fist bump, and a conversation about where I had been, what I planned to do, or simply how I was feeling. People often say “consider this your home,” but thanks to him, I truly did. Whenever I needed help arranging a rental car — which I used throughout my stay — Hossam took charge of the negotiations and somehow always managed to secure a better price. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We sometimes talked for fifteen minutes or more, and those conversations became a daily highlight. If anyone deserves a raise or a promotion, it is Hossam. The hotel itself was consistently excellent: clean sheets every day, a fresh room, spotless towels, and always warm water. Electricity in Lebanon sometimes cuts out briefly — that’s normal everywhere — but it always came back within a few minutes. You can eat very well in the hotel restaurant, though I often chose to walk into the city or pick up something from a supermarket and eat in my room. Despite the lively street outside, the rooms are quiet and peaceful. The entire staff is warm and welcoming, and everyone takes a moment to say something kind, which makes a long stay surprisingly easy. There are great cafés nearby for coffee, shops where you can get a SIM card (ask Hossam for help), and I never felt unsafe walking anywhere. People are used to seeing foreigners, even though there aren’t many on the streets. A more difficult part — not about the hotel, but about life in Beirut — is seeing poverty up close: women with small children, and kids selling roses. It’s uncomfortable, but never aggressive. Twice I gave a bit of money to a young child who sat quietly on a street post staring ahead, but most of the time I simply walked on respectfully or took a small detour between the cars. It’s part of the reality of the city, and you find your way of handling it. Hamra Urban Gardens is a place I can recommend without hesitation. And when I return to Beirut — which I hope I will — I know I’ll come back here, if only to greet the wonderful people who work there. I couldn’t name a single negative thing about the hotel itself. It was a safe, warm, and welcoming base for six memorable weeks.
- Maha (10/5): - This was my second time at HUM. I love the service, the location and how clean the rooms and hotel is.
- Kaan (9/5): -
- Alexandre (5/5): Passable - Problème de douche, pas d'eau chaude, j'ai été obligé de changer la chambre car l'arrivé d'eau chaude a été coupé dans la douche. La nouvelle chambre au 6 ème étage été bruyante présence de moteur dans le plafond.
- Axel (9/5): -
- Mélodie (8/5): -
- Hout (10/5): -
- Alexandra (10/5): - Although short, I enjoyed my stay at Hamra Garden: the staff were always attentive and welcoming, the communication was great from the very beginning, and the shared room was clean. There's also drinkable water on every floor, which was great. I'll definitely consider staying there again.
- Ibrahim (9/5): -
- Nouhad (7/5): -
- Nermin (9/5): - The location was great. The rooms are clean and spacious there was a sofa and a fridge in the room. The bathroom was clean and spacious as well. The staff was really friendly. The WiFi sometimes failed but it was ok
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