Yacoub Hotel Saida, Sidon, Al Moutran Street - Chakrieh
Michael Raw - United Kingdom - Nov 2, 2011 I found the experience of staying at the Yacoub fairly strange. The staff I met seemed quite distant and not particularly welcoming - and they did not ask if there was anything they could do to help me get around Saida or the district. There was a feeling that they couldn't be bothered with their guest. On the other hand the room I had was large, airy and comfortable with a big, clean bathroom. And the hotel is very well located just five minutes walk from the Sea Castle and right in the middle of the souk area. The hotel was also quiet at night. On the other hand, breakfast was pretty poor and carelessly served. Nevertheless, I think the hotel is very good value for money, but a bit more effort from the staff would help a lot! Overall, a mixed experience.
The city of Sidon has a charming, traditional side to it, and Dar Yacoub Hotel is the best way to discover the city. Located right in the center of the old souk’s alleyways, the hotel is right between Sidon’s Phoenician sea castle and the Castle of Saint-Louis. The property was built in the 1920s, following traditional Sidonian architecture which borrows from Ottoman and Levantine architecture. Other attractions like Khan el Franj, Al Omari Mosque, and the Audi Soap Museum are also within walking distance.
There are only six rooms in the hotel, each designed following a different color scheme that gives a specific identity to each room. The rooms are generally rustic with stone walls that characterize the buildings of that era, yet they still maintain clean and modern furnishing. Facilities such as television, telephone, and private bathrooms are, of course, a part of such a cozy hotel. Dar Yacoub also has a charming café which is open for breakfast, drinks, and teatime.
Number of floors: 2
- Number of rooms or units: 7
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GENERAL POLICIES
Check-in time: 14h00 Check-out time: 12h00
Late check-out given upon availability.
PROPERTY FACILITIES
- 24-hour front desk
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Doctor / nurse on call
- Internet access (free)
- Laundry / ironing / dry cleaning
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (surcharge)
- Safe at reception
ROOM AMENITIES
- Baby cot / crib available
- Bathtub
- Cable / satellite TV
- Climate control - A/C
- Complimentary toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Internet access (free)
- Refrigerator
- Room Service
CONFERENCING AMENITIES
- Conference facilities
Hotel scrore in different areas
Staff 4 / 10
Service 3.5 / 10
Cleanliness 5 / 10
Comfort 5 / 10
Value for money 6.5 / 10
Location 9.5 / 10
GPS coordinates in decimal degrees: Latitude 0 - Longitude: 0