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Bab Al Bahr Hotel: Tripolis Hotel

by colares

Right on the water front. But no beach. Modern style hotel according to western standards.

Hotel Al Rehab: Calm & Friendly

by Kars

AS usual, it was a business trip and accomodation was arranged by Fair Organizer.
Not luxury, but calm & friendly and budget one...

No luxery, no AC, no roomservice: Desert best Campground

by Luchonda

Two types of accomodation
- the standard or luxery hotels in Tripoli, Benghazi etc
- the basic campgrounds in the desert
No luxery, no AC, no roomservice - but a fantastic experience - just the basics - you, the desert and the sky

The light wents out naturally, desert foxes will leave their footsteps when you wake up and leave the tent - so you will never be alone

Zumit Hotel: a cool hotel

by emmet7

I could not book online so did not stay here but visited there.

gorgeous interior, in side old city with famous Roman arch right in front

Corinthian: most over-priced hotel in Tripoli

by emmet7

a nice place but fully booked (supposedly by the major oil companies)

only 5 star in Libya; may actually be true but restaurants were nothing overly special

Safwa Hotel: Triploi- my over-priced hotel

by emmet7

clean, quiet, good service and weak breakfast.

it is clean and fairly well-run hotel in embassy district, a decent choice for Tripoli.

good location

large suite with kitchen and sitting room, balcony and decent view.

Ghoz Ateek Hotel: state-owned and run-down

by iwys

The Ghoz Ateek is Misrata's big state-owned hotel. It is the equivalent of the Al-Kebir in Tripoli or the Tibesti in Benghazi. And like them, from the outside, with its palm tree-lined driveway and fountains, it looks impressive. It's only when you go into your room or try to use the facilities that you begin to see that all is not well with the place.

I had to stay here for some time and was very glad to leave. The place was clearly built with great ambitions, but it has been badly neglected and is beginnning to fall apart. The service is eccentric to say the least. Anyone who has seen Fawlty Towers will know what I mean. Many of the rooms have damaged baths and sinks and are badly in need of a fresh coat of paint and some new furniture. The inclusive breakfast consists mainly of bread, watery coffee and artificial juice. The restaurant grudgingly serves the same poorly-cooked, overpriced dishes every night.

Most of the facilities , including the swimming pool without water, the internet cafe with the padlocked door, the locked cinema and the hair salon whose hairdresser has left, are permanently closed, even though the staff will tell you every day that they will open tomorrow. I know because I was there for three weeks.

Occasionally, Italian tour groups visiting Leptis Magna stay here for the night. A standard room costs 90 LD, including breakfast. There are also some poorly-maintained, self-catering studio apartments which tend to be used by local honeymoon couples at weekends.

Dar Ghadames Hotel: the newest and best

by iwys

The Dar Ghadames Hotel is the newest and best in Ghadames, if not the whole of Libya. It opened in February 2006 and is one of the new generation of private hotels beginning to spring up around the country to cater for the increasing influx of foreign tourists. It is designated as four star, but it is far superior to the state-owned five star hotels, like the Al-Kebir in Tripoli.

It has 64 rooms and 4 suites, all with airconditioning, en-suite bathroom and balcony or patio. They are bright and tastefully decorated. There are long, white corridors and a spacious lobby, giving the interior a somewhat palatial ambience. From the outside it doesn't look anything special, in fact it looks a bit like the museum, but once its new gardens have matured, it will have a a nice setting too. It is a bit out of town and VERY quiet. So much so that you almost feel that you ought to speak in hushed tones so as not to break the silence. The beds are the best hotel beds I've come across in Libya, so you can get a great night's sleep here.

I really enjoyed my stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone. It is definitely a cool, refreshing place to relax after a long, hot drive through the desert or a day spent wandering around the maze of the Old City.

Four Seasons 1 or 2: Best Value in Tripoli

by New_Mex_Man

I've been going to Libya since it opened, for business. The best hotel is the Corinthia (aka Bab al Africa) - it should be at USD 350 per night. Most western business people (translation - oil people) stay there. It takes credit cards and reservations over the phone. THis is remarkable in Libya. Most of the other hotels are government run (al-Kabir, al-Maheeri, Bab al-Bahr). They don't accept credit cards, and will only reserve a room with a cash deposit. Forget phoning up for a reservation. And don't just show up and ask for a room, for they are always sold out with government people. Plus, you're likely to get thrown out mid-stay because an important govt official has arrived. So unless you're traveling with a tour agency based in Libya, you should not get a room at these hotels. A newer private hotel is the 4 Seasons (no relation to the hotel chain). It has a sister around the block called the 4 Seasons 2. Neither is luxurious, but are very nice, totally acceptable for business travel. There is phone, TV in every room. In 4 Seasons 1, there is internet available in the room (although what that means is that there is an internet plug in the room...whether the connection works is a totally different matter). Rates tend to run around 100-120 LD per night, which is not bad. It includes breakfast. It is the best buy in town. They also take reservations over the phone, and accept credit cards (shock!). Visa is best, as Mastercard always is a problem for some reason.

Pool? View? Have you been to Tripoli?

Great location!: El Kabir Tripoli

by ozstamps

Agree with other comments - a perfect location and not too shabby for Libya I can bet! Had a room with a nice balcony looking over Green Square and the Mediterranean.

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Other Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Bab Al Bahr Hotel: Tripolis Hotel

Hotel Al Rehab: Calm & Friendly

No luxery, no AC, no roomservice: Desert best Campground

Zumit Hotel: a cool hotel

Corinthian: most over-priced hotel in Tripoli

Safwa Hotel: Triploi- my over-priced hotel

Ghoz Ateek Hotel: state-owned and run-down

Dar Ghadames Hotel: the newest and best

Four Seasons 1 or 2: Best Value in Tripoli

Great location!: El Kabir Tripoli

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