The Byblos resort is what they call a hameau (a hamlet), the stucco buildings up on this level emulate the look of the old village. They seem like separate structures, but actually they are interconnected and contain the guest rooms, lobbies, restaurant and bar, boutiques, fitness center and salon – nearly the entire hotel.

The reception area standing on a marble floor of intricate abstract design, admiring Phoenician and Greek antiquities that meld with contemporary furnishings into a setting of dramatic elegance. 95 rooms resort.

My husband and I spent two nights at Le Byblos, and it was the best part of our trip! We were desperate to find reasonable lodging with availability, which is NO easy task in June...