HotEl albErgo, rElaIs & CHatEaux Beirut, Lebanon For travelers in re-emerging Beirut, Hotel Albergo, Relais & Chateaux is a welcoming respite. The hotel, a lovely mansion linking East and West through its inspired decor, is set in the heart of the oldest part of the city (think De Nerval, Lamartine and Pierre Loti). Here at the crossroads of ancient civilizations, guests are swathed in luxury in 33 themed suites, each designed as an individual "home," with Bohemiancrystal chandeliers, refined antiques, Jacuzzi baths, Briare porcelain and Carrara marble. Of course, modern touches abound, including Wi-Fi access and individual temperature control. HotEl albErgo, rElaIs & CHatEaux Beirut, Lebanon