Albergo — Hotel in Achrafieh

Dining out at Albergo a fancy, upscale hotel with many restaurants where exquisite decor and ambiance contribute to a memorable experience. Upon stepping inside this elegant restaurant, guests are immediately enveloped in a world of sophistication and style. The plush furnishings, soft lighting, and tasteful decor create a welcoming and luxurious environment that is perfect for intimate dinners or special occasions specially the backyard garden where our dinner was The attention to detail in the design contributes to a truly upscale expectation but it was not the case for this section of the restaurant the chairs were not comfortable for eating to have a satisfying comfortable dinner. but The service is impeccable, with attentive and courteous staff that cater to the needs of every guest. From the moment you are seated to the final dessert course, they ensures a seamless experience, with exquisite plating and attention to detail that reflects the care and precision put into every aspect of the meal.

Despite the ambiance and exceptional service, it is in the realm of food quality that this restaurant falls short of expectations. the menu have limited dishes, the execution and flavor of the food do not always live up to the restaurant's expectation. Some dishes lack the depth of flavor or creativity specially in the salads we ordered shrimps avocado salad and salad of the day was artichoke salad I wanted more in terms of taste and overall satisfaction. The Beetroot rosacea was the best appetizer I ever had upon taking the first bite, my taste were greeted with a symphony of flavors the earthy beetroot with the creamy mascarpone cheese inside the combination of textures and flavors was perfectly balanced, creating a harmonious and memorable experience this dish was a true culinary masterpiece that showcased the artistry and skill of the chef. The pasta was great we ordered Truffle Orecchiette my complain is the past quality I was expecting an artisan pasta or a hand made one specially that the orecchiette is the easiest pasta to hand made specially that it will elevate the whole dish. The pizza was great we ordered Truffle Mascarpone, however as I continued to indulge in this culinary delight, I couldn't help but notice that the pizza lacked a certain balance I think the mascarpone cheese give it some lower level vibes, it was delicious but I felt that it could have been improved with a bit more attention to flavour. The Sautéed Shrimps was good basic. For desert we ordered fruit salad was good for it is and we ordered tiramisu was good but need more attention and sophistication to make it perfect.

It was a truly classy experience with its lavish decor, attentive service, and upscale ambiance and food, however it lacks some spark and attention to details to be a great dining experience specially that you come with high expectations and this restaurant has the potential to become a destination known for its elegance and for its exceptional cuisine.

But I will come again but this time will check the rooftop.

Update: the second experience with albergo terrace restaurant was below average to a point that don’t deserve a...

Disappointing Stay Despite Friendly Staff

I stayed at this hotel for two nights in April and had a mixed experience. The positives were the friendly and excellent staff, efficient valet service, and cleanliness. However, there were several negatives that outweighed the positives.

Firstly, the hotel is not stroller or handicapped friendly. The entrance lacks ramps, forcing us to carry our baby up the stairs. This is a significant accessibility issue.

Furthermore, I was shocked by the hotel's stinginess with water. Only two small bottles were provided, and requesting more incurred an additional charge. As a guest staying in a suite with a baby, this was woefully inadequate. The notion that 500ml of water per person per day is sufficient is unrealistic.

Another disappointing aspect of our stay was the lack of basic room amenities. Our room didn't have a coffee machine or a kettle, which is a standard expectation in most hotels. The hotel's solution was to provide these items upon request, but this is an inconvenience and shouldn't be necessary. Moreover, considering the hotel's strict water policy, requesting a kettle would mean using the limited complimentary water for coffee, leaving us with no drinking water.

Additionally, the bathroom design posed a significant safety risk. The tub shower lacked a secure handhold or step to facilitate safe exit, leaving a large gap between the tub and floor. With wet and slippery feet, this design flaw made it extremely difficult to step out of the tub without assistance. In fact, my husband had to help me every time to avoid slipping.

Furthermore, we encountered some safety concerns in our room. A metal piece near the bed posed a hazard to our baby, and the headboard's gaps made it easy for items to fall behind the bed, which was difficult to retrieve.

The baby crib provided was also not suitable for young babies, being too low.

We also experienced issues with the baby equipment. The high chair we requested was not clean, and after our baby used it, we found dried milk stains on the straps. When we requested the chair again the next day, it was brought to us with the same stains, indicating a lack of proper cleaning and maintenance.

Lastly, the complimentary toiletries, specifically the toothbrushes, were of poor quality. The bristles were extremely soft, making them ineffective for cleaning...

The Swim Club 📍 Albergo hotel

The Swim Club restaurant at the Albergo Hotel in Beirut is a delightful dining destination that combines exquisite cuisine with a serene atmosphere 😍

~The menu features a diverse selection of dishes, From fresh seafood and grilled meats to vibrant salads and delectable vegetarian options.😋

~The staff is known for their professionalism and knowledge of the menu, making helpful recommendations and ensuring that guests have a memorable dining experience 🥰

You can enjoy refreshing cocktails, fine wines, or a variety of non-alcoholic options that perfectly complement your meal

Food 🍽️ •Burrata 33$ •Smoked Salmon 33$ •Artichoke Salad 27$ •Australian Entrecote 72$ •Escalope À La Milanaise 46$ •Marinated Roasted Salmon 43$

Drinks Champagne 🥂 Laurent Perrier 395$

Overall , Albergo Hotel Swim Club Restaurant is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a luxurious and unforgettable dining experience in Lebanon. The hotel's exquisite design, exceptional service, and high-quality food make it a top-rated restaurant in Beirut, worthy of your attention 👌🏻

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 📍 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙤 𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙤 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙧𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚😍

~𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙨, 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.😋

~𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙞𝙨 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙪, 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 🥰

𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨, 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙤𝙣-𝙖𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙡

𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 🍽️ •𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙖 33$ •𝙎𝙢𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙣 33$ •𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙠𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙙 27$ •𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙩𝙚 72$ •𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙚 À 𝙇𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚 46$ •𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙤𝙣 43$

𝘿𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙚 🥂 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧 395$

𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙡𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣...