Le MERIDIEN ... Damascus

Hotel Information

Geographic location

The hotel location at the center of the famous Syrian Oasis, the Ghouta, gives it an enchanting panoramic

view of Damascus Situated near the heart of the business &

shopping district, old city and museums, le meridian

Damascus offers all the conveniences of an international

five-star hotel. Our modern and beautiful appointed

superior rooms and suites, two floodlit tennis courts and an

open air swimming pool make our hotel clearly the ideal

choice for both business and leisure travelers alike.

Access from the airport

Primary airport- Damascus international (DAM)

Distance from hotel: 27km-25 minutes.

Direction from hotel-south-east

Transportation to the Hotel

The average one-way taxi fare from the airport to the hotel

is USD 12.00. There is no regular shuttle service provided

however this can be organized upon request. A Transtour

company office is available at the hotel.

Travel Information

Syria lays to the south of Turkey, with Iraq to the east,

Lebanon to the west and Jordan to the south. Damascus,

one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, dates back

to 4000 BC and is built on a natural migration route in

the foothills of Kassioun Mountain. Damascus is an

enchanting mixture of the past and the present. the hotel

is located in the city centre, north-west from Damascus international airport.

Additional Information

· Date hotel built: 1976

· Last renovated: 1998

· There are five lifts / elevators to enable access to the nine floors at the hotel.

Best value period: November, December.

Group activities: group activities - local sightseeing tours to mountains, beaches and deserts.

Climate and local info

Time difference: GMT plus two hours.

Currency: Syrian pound ( SYP ).

Climate: tour distinct seasons -

Spring: April to May,

Summer: June to September,

Autumn: October to November,

Winter: December to February.