Gefinor Rotana Hotel was our first pick for our wedding hotel venue and we not only enjoyed a glamours party back then but we also loved their luxurious Bridal Suite!!
So you can imagine to my delight, when we were invited to stay at their "Family Suites" and on the Father's Day weekend!!!
What a great way to enjoy and spend our Family time...not to mention to walk down memory lane in 1 of our favorite hotels in the heart of Beirut and in my own neighborhood!
So you can imagine to my delight, when we were invited to stay at their "Family Suites" and on the Father's Day weekend!!!
What a great way to enjoy and spend our Family time...not to mention to walk down memory lane in 1 of our favorite hotels in the heart of Beirut and in my own neighborhood!
Arriving to our destination: Gefinor Rotana
Upon our arrival, the Marketing Executive Mr. Varrant, personally welcomed us, and explained our full package! Unfortunately both our kids slept in the car and regardless of all friendly staff effort to show them the special Panda application they were just too sleepy to cooperate!
The FAMILY Suite
The Manager walked us to our Family Apartment which is located in the NEW Building adjusted near the main Hotel Building and connected via the "Olive Garden Terrace"!
As soon as he opened the door we were all bubbling from excitement! The entire setting and attention to every detail was simply amazing! My kids thought we are moving in!!
First you have common TV room for entire family to sit and mingle together along with a small Balcony and a fully equipped kitchenette: (Microwave - Fridge - sink - kitchen cutlery - Kettle - and complementary amenities: tea and coffee sachets along to water bottle and biscuit!)
Next there are 2 bedrooms.. First the children's bedroom with 2 beds and a TV. A common bathroom for kids and guests. Second the Master bedroom, with it's own balcony, bathroom, and TV unit!
Last but not least, I can't but to mention the yummy treats and surprises for the kids that included panda bags - slippers and caps with the hashtag #GefinorRotanaLovesMe :)
As soon as he opened the door we were all bubbling from excitement! The entire setting and attention to every detail was simply amazing! My kids thought we are moving in!!
First you have common TV room for entire family to sit and mingle together along with a small Balcony and a fully equipped kitchenette: (Microwave - Fridge - sink - kitchen cutlery - Kettle - and complementary amenities: tea and coffee sachets along to water bottle and biscuit!)
Next there are 2 bedrooms.. First the children's bedroom with 2 beds and a TV. A common bathroom for kids and guests. Second the Master bedroom, with it's own balcony, bathroom, and TV unit!
Last but not least, I can't but to mention the yummy treats and surprises for the kids that included panda bags - slippers and caps with the hashtag #GefinorRotanaLovesMe :)
The Bedrooms!
The Yummy treats & wonderful surprises!
The Rooftop POOL
I have to say you can't check-in Gefinor Rotana and miss out on their infinity pool with the amazing panoramic view of the beautiful Beirut City coastline below you! Thus, as soon as we unpacked, we put on our swimming suits and rushed for our 1st pool experience for this summer!!
The pool temperature was just perfect and it was only 95 cm of depth thus my 5 year old was able to easily walk around...However, thanks to the amazing ambiance, and the lifeguard on standby, my hubby grabbed the opportunity to teach our eldest his 1st swimming lessons floater-free!
The pool temperature was just perfect and it was only 95 cm of depth thus my 5 year old was able to easily walk around...However, thanks to the amazing ambiance, and the lifeguard on standby, my hubby grabbed the opportunity to teach our eldest his 1st swimming lessons floater-free!
Family TIME...
Although this five star hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Beirut City, at the intersection of both Clemenceau and Bliss street with a walking distance to Hamra street, AUB, or even Downtown area and endless accessibility to lots of restaurants, shopping and entertaining outlets..
We for the first time decided to stay in the room and enjoy a relaxing time before getting ready for our Iftar.
We for the first time decided to stay in the room and enjoy a relaxing time before getting ready for our Iftar.
IFTAR @ Olive Garden
This will need a BLOG on its own however I will walk you through our culinary experience! We were once again greeted with the friendly On-Duty Manager, and the friendly staff! Each of our kids were offer his / her own Panda Eating set along to a very lovely coloring set (with its own sharpener..) and drawing paper!
The ambiance was full of OUD notes! The much anticipated Iftar buffet menu consisted of 2 types of soups, lots of fresh salads including Tabbouleh and Fattouch (which are not to be missed). A wide range of delicacies was on display to cater to everyone's taste buds even picky eaters which included:
Pasta - Chicken with Thyme - Hammour Fish - Rice - Veal Steak with Mushroom - Grilled Veggies & much more along to live cooking Shawarma stations. And Finally complimented with your favorite traditional Arabic sweets, fresh fruits, and cake selection.
The ambiance was full of OUD notes! The much anticipated Iftar buffet menu consisted of 2 types of soups, lots of fresh salads including Tabbouleh and Fattouch (which are not to be missed). A wide range of delicacies was on display to cater to everyone's taste buds even picky eaters which included:
Pasta - Chicken with Thyme - Hammour Fish - Rice - Veal Steak with Mushroom - Grilled Veggies & much more along to live cooking Shawarma stations. And Finally complimented with your favorite traditional Arabic sweets, fresh fruits, and cake selection.
After a yummy feast we retreated to our rooms, and Kids dozed off immediately in their comfy beds, while this Mama got to enjoy a Green tea, watching her own (non PG13) TV series in her own BED!!
Priceless :)
Priceless :)
Sunday Family Fun DAY...
First of all I will emphasize on how comfy the beds are, because for the 1st time I woke up at 6:00 a.m thinking my kids will soon be up as they always do & didn't want them to wake up the entire building! But guess what... they slept-in till 8:00 a.m!!!
We dressed into our swimsuits and went down for the breakfast!
By then the entire staff knew our kid's names! Our table was ready with their panda set all ready for them along to the drawing set!!
Where do I begin, with the smell of the breakfast buffet or the amazing display! Once again, the buffet was full with lots of varieties to please all type of eaters! Cereals, veggies, dairy station, healthy station freshly cooked eggs, pastries, pancakes not to forget a fresh fruits and cakes!
More Family & Pool Time!
After this feast we had to go for a swim and burn all what we ate before lunch time!
We dressed into our swimsuits and went down for the breakfast!
By then the entire staff knew our kid's names! Our table was ready with their panda set all ready for them along to the drawing set!!
Where do I begin, with the smell of the breakfast buffet or the amazing display! Once again, the buffet was full with lots of varieties to please all type of eaters! Cereals, veggies, dairy station, healthy station freshly cooked eggs, pastries, pancakes not to forget a fresh fruits and cakes!
More Family & Pool Time!
After this feast we had to go for a swim and burn all what we ate before lunch time!
After the refreshing morning swim and indulging our eyes with the beautiful view provided at the rooftop we went back to pack, shower, and get ready for our check-out! Kids were so sad to leave, but we already had a Private FAMILY LUNCH at Olive Garden and we got to enjoy more time in this amazing Hotel!
I have to say we enjoyed making lots of NEW Family memories as well reliving old fond ones in our favorite Hotel!
Stay updated with Rotana's constant offers
via website: http://www.rotana.com/
or on their Facebook page: Rotana Hotels Lebanon
and don't forget join our FAMILY community to benefit from special offers for our dear FEM Members :)
Thank YOU Gefinor Rotana for the wonderful Family Experience
You might also want to Read:
Review: Let's Brunch @ Gefinor Rotana!
Review: Sunset Gathering @ Rotana Arjaan Hotel!
Stay updated with Rotana's constant offers
via website: http://www.rotana.com/
or on their Facebook page: Rotana Hotels Lebanon
and don't forget join our FAMILY community to benefit from special offers for our dear FEM Members :)
Thank YOU Gefinor Rotana for the wonderful Family Experience
You might also want to Read:
Review: Let's Brunch @ Gefinor Rotana!
Review: Sunset Gathering @ Rotana Arjaan Hotel!
