Beit al-Mamlouka(Arabic:بَيْت ٱلْمَمْلُوكَة,romanized:Bayt al-Mamlūkah) is a luxuryboutique hotellocated in the old city ofDamascus,Syria.It was established in 2005 in the city's oldest borough, the Christian quarter ofBab Touma( "St. Thomas' Gate" ).[1][2]
The hotel is a restoration of a 17th-century Damascene house and offers 8 different rooms each named after a famous historic figure ofAraborMuslimhistory, likeAverroesandBaybars.[3]There are original paintings and features from the 18th century, together with a mid 16th century archway and a 200-year Christian fresco.[4]
References
edit- ^Helen Arnold (2009).1001 Escapes to Experience Before You Die.Barron's. p. 680.ISBN978-0764161780.
- ^Nick Maes (December 20, 2008)."Souk it and see".The Guardian.Retrieved2011-08-17.
- ^"Beit Al Mamlouka, Damascus - Rooms".Almamlouka.com.Retrieved2015-04-30.
- ^"Beit Al Mamlouka, Damascus - History".Almamlouka.com.Retrieved2015-04-30.
External links
edit- Al-Mamlouka,the hotel website
- Beit Al-Mamlouka, Damascus: Where to stay,a review in the travel section of The Telegraph
- Boutique City Hotels: Al Mamlouka - Damascus, Syria - Luxury Boutique Hotel,description in Luxury Travel Magazine
- Enjoy the truest culture of the Arab world with Al Mamlouka Hotel, Syria,a review in Hotel & Resort Insider
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