DINING & ENTERTAINMENT:

The hotel's central location is convenient for walking around the city:

A one minute walk will take you to the main shopping street of Hamra, where the latest in trendy clothing, sporting goods, shoes, beach wear, jewelry and souvenir stores can be found.

A two minute walk will take you to Bliss street, home of the American University of Beirut. There you will find all kinds of restaurants, from Lebanese to Japanese, a treat for the gourmet.

A ten minute walk will take you to the old city center with its spectacular Roman ruins and stone-paved pedestrian areas. There you will find side by side small stores displaying Lebanese craftwork and antiques, European designer boutiques displaying the latest in fashion, Lebanese sidewalk cafés with their famous Narghilés, trendy clubs, restaurants and even a Virgin Megastore. An amazing mixture of cultures and tastes.

For The Sports Minded, the Mayflower is a five minute walk from the Beirut corniche along the Mediterranean seashore, ideal for jogging, walking or enjoying water sports activities such as water-skiing, jet-skiing, and scuba diving.

For The Golf Lover, the hotel is a five minute drive from the only golf course in Lebanon.

For The Partygoer, Beirut has always been famous for its lively night entertainment. A number of bars, pubs, and nightclubs are very close to the hotel, offering a wide variety of international and local music, live bands and trendy settings.