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 The best hotel by TheWanderingCamel
We've stayed there 3 times now, and would not think of going anywhere else.
Without a doubt, the best thing about the Zenobia is its location. Ask for a room on the ruins side (Room 1 has a sitting room with the bed and bathroom up a tiny, narrow staircase) and when you wake in the morning, open the curtains to a magical view.
The terrace once had tables that were column capitals - sadly most of them have been replaced by more mundane plastic affairs, but it is still a lovely place to sit in the evening with a cold beer and a bowl of olives.
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 Mensaf at the Noria by TheWanderingCamel
All rooms are air-conditioned with fridges and satellite TV. Breakfast is served in a new, large room and a choice of European or Oriental breakfast is offered. Go for the Oriental, unless you like rather dry bread rolls and foil-wrapped cheese triangles.
There is a good cheap laundry in the arcade downstairs, as well as an internet cafe.
We had a marvellous dinner at the Noria, cooked especially for us. Lentil soup (Mr L's favourite),lots of very good mezze and a truly excellent mensaf. There was probably a dessert but after all that I can't remember. Theme: HotelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Sharia al-QuatwiPhone: 512 414
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 Cool, green by TheWanderingCamel
There is a restaurant on the top floor but it is the small, tree-shaded terrace, where during summer, breakfast in the morning, tea or coffee through the day and dinner in the evening may be taken, that is the real bonus of the hotel, as is walking into the cool green laneway that leads to it at the end of a day's sightseeing.
Unfortunately, the excellent Worker's Club restaurant across the way, mentioned in many guide books, is now open only to members.
leyle
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 by midnight_mike
The rooms are simple, but Habib explained that he wanted guests to have as much of an authentic experience as possible. He wanted the building to look like it did 450 years ago, with a few added luxuries such as air conditioning and full-size bathrooms in each room. The breakfast, which is included in the price, is very good. Rooms go for $100 per night, plus 11-percent tax. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Al Jdaidah - Sissi str. AleppoPhone: 00963 21 2117083Directions: Located in the Al Jdaidah neighbord (a k a, the Christian Quarter). If taking a taxi, you will have to walk about 50 meters as the hotel is located in an alley in which vehicles cannot fit.Website: http://www.beitwakil.com/index3.html
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 Peaceful courtyard at the
Diwan Rasmy by TheWanderingCamel
The hotel has 32 rooms and 4 suites and offers all the usual facilities of a four star hotel.
With its sympathetic restoration of these historic houses, serene courtyards and surroundings, helpful and efficient staff and very reasonable tariffs, the Diwan Rasmy is a great place to stay. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: To the right of the the Immigration buildingPhone: 963 21 33 12 222Directions: At the back of the Citadel, tthere are signs for the hotel on the street.Website: www.diwanrasmy-hotel.com
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 View from the Ziad balcony by TheWanderingCamelTheme: HotelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Sharia abu Bakir as SiddiqPhone: 214 596Directions: West of the main square, facingg the river channel
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Arriving to Palmyra on a bus, we were greeted by Mohammed, the owner/manager of Al Faris Hotel. We did not have reservations anywhere and it was hard to argue with $19 for a double room. The rooms are not that great, but it very close to the ruins.
The best part of Al Faris is the satellite TV in the rooms. There is not much to do in Palmyra at night, so having 700 channels to choose from is a definite bonus.
Mohammed is a wonderful host. We spent many hours the night we stayed there talking with him and other hotel guests. He can make arrangements for a taxi to drive you back and forth from the hotel to the ruins, to the valley of the dead and to the hilltop fortress. Theme: HotelPrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averagePhone: 031912514Directions: Al Faris is right across from the ruins. It is at the very edge of the town. If coming by bus, tell the driver the name of the hotel and he will drop you off right across the street.
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 by MalenaN
The owner is a nice elderly man, who speaks English and keeps the place very clean. There is a kitchen where you can make yourself tea.
For my room I paid 300 SP.
Hotel al-Atlal is close to many nice cafes and restaurants. And there is an Internet café just up the road.
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 The view from the balcony by TheWanderingCamel
It does get busy with holidaying Syrian families in the summer (particularly at weekends) but, for the rest of the time, it is a lovely peaceful spot and a nice change from the city hotels that you will probably be spending most of your time in whilst you are in Syria.
Apart from the view, the hotel is ideally placed for an early arrival at Krak to avoid the tourist coaches that do turn up later in the morning.
The ancient Monastery of St George is just down the road.
The evening chorus of the foxes that live in the valley is something you will remember long after you have left. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: Al Meshtaya is the village right across the valley from Krak. You can see the hotel from the castleWebsite: www.alwadihotel.com
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 From the balcony by TheWanderingCamel
Sitting out on the balcony watching the sun set over the Mediterranean while relaxing with a long, cool drink before room service knocks on the door with dinner isn't a bad way to unwind after a long day of sightseeing in the mountains behind the coast.
Le Meridien points are recognized for upgrades to superior rooms.
leyle
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