Damascus New Charming Hotels Shahbandar Palace Reached via the ancient alleys of Damascus, this hotel is an old damascene palace dating back to the 17th century. After refined & tenuous restoration works the hotel emerges from its past golden splendors. Located in the Heart of the old city, the hotel has large country yard, terraces, patios, restaurant & café. Each room is decorated in a different oriental style reflecting the original but luxurious syrian lifestyle in the past centuries. All rooms have private bathroom, modern facilities like Internet, air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, laundry, etc. Beit Al-Mamlouka This luxury 17th century boutique hotel is built around a central courtyard with citrus trees and a fountain and is located in the Christian quarter of Damascus' old city. Step out of such luxury and you will be within minutes walk from the rambling souks and the ancient culture that the old city has to offer... Each room is exotically entitled and decorated in traditional Syrian style using local products. Brocade is used to make the curtains and the beds are fitted with Damascene quilts. Bathrooms are fitted with hand made and painted tiles and drawings. The hotel consists of 8 bedrooms (two singles, two doubles and four suites), with a courtyard, terraces and private patios. Talisman Hotel A luxury charming hotel situated in the old town of Damascus, twenty minutes from the airport, a hundred yards from the old Roman straight way (Medhat Pacha) and the historical Bab Sharqi, famous now for its souks and street markets. This old Jewish palace, built in a quiet side street and easily accessible by car, has been restored in the most authentic tradition of an Arab house. All the services and luxury of a five stars residence. Two wide opened courtyards with outdoor swimming pool, Outside lounge (Iwan), inside lounge (Qaa), dining room, laundry and dry cleaning, private bathroom, 24 hours room service, Internet, air-conditioning, Satellite TV, telephone, etc. Beit Zaman AFour old Arabian houses joined together to form, a unique 4* charming hotel. 28 rooms, situated in the historical Via Recta (Straight Street), in the heart of the old city of Damascus. From the terrace – Al Areesha – you can see the Roman Arc of Triumph and the Bab Sharky Gate (the Eastern gate, one of the seven gates of old Damascus). Once inside the hotel, you will be welcomed by the amazing courtyards with its carved stone work over the niches, inlaid with colored pastry works, the central fountains and the fascinating scent of citrus trees, jasmines and other flowers. Each room is furnished with oriental antique pieces, but with modern facilities, private bathroom, internet, telephone, TV by Satellite, minibar, air-conditioning, etc. Old Damascus About 170 Meters beyond the historical gate of Bab Touma, you will find hotel Old Damascus, which was once a mansion of a well known Syrian family. A fairy tale you can live only here where you feel history and enjoy ancient architecture. The hotel has 32 rooms equipped with private bathroom, air-conditioning, internet, satellite TV, etc. Beit Rumman Located right at the main street of Bab Touma, with a walking distance to major attractions, this cozy boutique hotel has been carefully restored to capture the life style of ancient Damascus while providing its guests with a comfy and homey ambience. The traditionally-styled architect of 17th Century with its 6 bed rooms, private terraces and historical cheese and wine basement, are individually garnished with original arches, hand-made ceramic (Kishani), carved stone (Ablaq), intricate hand-painted ceilings, shell-designed doors and Moucharabieh woodwork. This beautiful boutique hotel has a unique sunny petite courtyard with a centered pleasant water fountain rich with extraordinarily artistic details, where the essence of the Jasmine and Gardenia inspires you to travel back through time. Beit Al-Joury A magnificent old mansion dating from the 16th century AD, now tastefully restored as a boutique hotel. This charming hotel gives the visitor a wonderful introduction to the exotic yet sophisticated attractions of the Old City of Damascus. Centrally located in the Qaimaria quarter, just three minutes walk from Bab Touma and 5 minutes from the Omayyad Mosque. 10 rooms each elegantly decorated in a traditional style with antique furniture. All rooms have modern en-suite bathrooms and are equipped with TV, telephone and continuous internet service. Personal comfort is guaranteed in all seasons, with individual air conditioners installed in each room and thermo-pipe central heating throughout the hotel. The restaurant Ala'a Eddin, seating 20-25 people, provides traditional home-cooked Syrian cuisine in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.