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Special Rates on Middle East Airlines for ArabNet Delegates

ArabNet is happy to announce that Middle East Airlines is providing all delegates to the Summit with special discounted rates. To take advantage of this deal, delegates should purchase their tickets from the Middle East Airlines office closest to them. Should any delegate require further assistance with purchasing their discounted tickets, please contact rana@arabnet.me.

Habtoor Grand Hotel:

The most prestigious landmark to grace the Beirut skyline, Habtoor Grand Hotel Convention Centre & Spa takes hotel and leisure facilities in Beirut to a new level.

The 5 star spa hotel in Beirut offers luxurious rooms and suites, a range of world-class restaurants, state-of-the-art business and leisure facilities as well as extensive shopping and entertainment choices.

Reservation (From March 1 till March 24, 2012):

- Single room: 230 + 10 % VAT

- Double room: 260 + 10 % VAT

- Room includes: Buffet breakfast + Free cable internet

- Booking email:
     -  faten.kfoury@habtoorhotels.com
     -  zaher.kassir@habtoorhotels.com

Reservation (After March 25, 2012):

- Room rates to be announced 

Metropolitan Palace Hotel:

Since the opening of the 5 star Metropolitan Palace Hotel Beirut, this elegant landmark on Beirut's skyline has become one of the most prestigious and successful hotels in Lebanon.

Located in Sin El Fil (Horch Tabet) the 5 star hotel in Beirut combines the best of traditional Arabian hospitality with ultimate luxury.

Reservation (From March 1 till March 24, 2012):

- Single room: 200 + 10 % VAT 

- Double room: 225 + 10 % VAT

- Room includes: Buffet breakfast + Free cable internet 

- Booking email:
     -  faten.kfoury@habtoorhotels.com
     -  zaher.kassir@habtoorhotels.com

Reservation (After March 25, 2012): 

- Room rates to be announced 

Cosmopolitan Beirut Hotel:

Located in the outskirts of Beirut, this 4-star hotel is only 10 km from the Rafic Hariri International Airport. Leisure facilities include air-conditioned tennis courts and 3 swimming pools.

Rooms at the Cosmopolitan Hotel include wood furnishings and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. They come equipped with flat-screen TV and satellite channels.

The Cosmopolitan Hotel is located less than 3 km from ABC Shopping Mall and the Beirut National Museum.

It offers 24-hour front desk service.  

Reservation (From February 8 till March 30, 2012):

- Single room:  USD 85 + 10 % VAT 

- Double room: USD 95 + 10 % VAT 

- Room includes: Buffet breakfast + Free wireless internet 

- Booking email:
     -  reservations@cosmopolitanbeirut.com

Hazmieh Rotana Hotel:

The magnificent 4-star Hazmieh Rotana – Beirut Hotel is conveniently positioned on the central Beirut-Damascus motorway offering easy access to the top attractions of the city and the surrounding region.

 

Hazmieh Rotana Hotel boasts an extensive range of luxurious facilities such as a state-of-the-art fitness centre, large outdoor swimming pool with its own bar as well as special sauna and Hammam rooms. 

 

After sampling appetizing international dishes at Hotel Hazmieh Rotana’s restaurant, guests can head to the sophisticated lounge bar for an evening cocktail or straight to the comfort of their elegantly furnished rooms.

Reservation (From February 8 till March 30, 2012):

- Single room:  USD 85 + 10 % VAT 

- Double room: USD 105 + 10 % VAT

- Room includes: Buffet breakfast + 25 % discount on wireless internet

- Booking email:
     -  noura.moughrabi@rotana.com
     -  mohammad.kanaan@rotana.com

Padova Hotel:

The 4-star Neo-Classical Padova Hotel is situated (walking distance to Habtoor Conference Center) in the business district of Sin el Fil, only a 10-minute drive from the airport.


All rooms have balconies with panoramic views of Beirut, LCD televisions, wireless internet connection, minibars, safes & air-conditioning. For allergic persons, rooms with parquet (wooden floor) are available.

 

The hotel is in walking distance Habtoor Conference Center, major malls (Le Mall), trendy shops, art galleries, banks, restaurants, pubs and night clubs. It is a 5-minute drive from Beirut central, from Jemayse night life bustling street & from Biel Exhibition center.

Padova Hotel has a charming lobby, elegant bar, a gourmet restaurant serving Lebanese and international dishes, as well as good business center facilities & 3 conference rooms.

Reservation (From February 8 till March 30, 2012):

- Single room:  USD 90 + 10 % VAT 

- Double room: USD 100 + 10 % VAT 

- Room includes: Buffet breakfast + Free wireless internet

- Booking email:
     -  p@padovabeirut.com

 

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