Hotel Wakim — Hotel in Beit Mery

The owner of this place runs it with an iron fist.

I have so far spent a month there and did go through brutal sickness episodes. I can say these guys, so far, have done everything right. From going above and beyond to accommodate you and fit your current needs and updated difficult schedule, to inquiring about you at the hospital while making sure you know they’re not calling just to check if you can pay your next month; Being easy to talk to without much rigidity or formality; Choosing the right cool “local” guy with the right laid back attitude to manage the place; Being extremely firm when it comes to safety and door locks (I wasn’t happy with it but you’ll have to go downstairs pick up yr delivery if it’s after 4p). I remember a delivery guy complaining he was severely reprimanded for daring to take the elevator after 4pm; Being flexible when it comes to irregular room cleaning; Acting by the book to manage Covid-19 struck patients and following strict disinfection protocols…

The one bedroom suite I got is spacious enough and my dog loves the balconies watching over the street. This hotel is a great spot if you have a dog because you get to go hiking in the woods. There is plenty of parking space as well. No one will tell you “hey you’re late” or “we’re closed, we can’t take care of this today”. They’ll always do their best. In other words “no” is not an option and I am sincerely grateful that investing in this place has not earned me the usual irritations and frustrations I’ve endured in other pricey hotels. They get it that you need peace.

Now after all the pros I have listed, I have to be clear that my stay isn’t over yet but I’m crossing my fingers they’ll stick to the same standards. Thanks for making sure you don’t do what other failed venues in Lebanon have been doing which has absolutely led to...

Hotel Wakim in Beit Meri is a great family owned hotel nestled in the mountains above Beirut. I stayed here for 11 days with a large group of Americans for our friend’s wedding - Ricky (the owner) and the other hotel staff truly made us feel at home during our stay.

From booking and negotiating cab rides and excursions on our behalf, to sending supplies and food to our rooms when folks in our group were sick, and offering helpful advice about getting around in Lebanon - we received an amazing level of personalized service that you just would never get at other larger/chain hotels.

The rooms themselves are spacious, clean and well furnished. Many of them also have stunning balcony views of the surrounding valleys (incredible sunsets and sunrises!). Staff are super responsive and kind and helped us promptly with anything we needed.

I would highly recommend that you book Hotel Wakim for your next...

Tucked into the beautiful mountainside town of Beit Meri, Hotel Wakim is a home away from home. Comfortable apartments with everything you could possibly need and a staff that will go above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful stay. Close to restaurants that will happily deliver, a receptionist who will help you with anything you need, a gorgeous landscape, and the cutest hotel mascot Chat Wakim to keep you company on lazy days, what more could you need? Ricky the owner is the friendliest guy you'll ever meet and will personally ensure you have help with anything, suggesting things to do nearby, helping set up a driver to take you around to different sites, or introducing you to the sweetest cat you'll ever meet. Really you can't go wrong, here! Best of all, the internet is fantastic for getting work done, and the...