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Had a couple of incidents while staying at the property but staff were extremely helpful and quick to act.
Abdul Rahman
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike Abdo on 17 Apr,2024
Dear Abdul Rahman,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Our second stay at HUG. Overall good place considering the cost. The low rates mean it's always full and busy. Good location. Good service. Clean. Washer and dryer are an attractive addition but old and the dryer just doesn't dry. Wish the terrace was open since we had sunny warm days but it's closed for the winter. 2 major issues: it's supposed to be a non-smoking facility but people smoke in the rooms and you can smell it in the hallway and drifting under the doors. Including one night in the neighboring room where they were smoking weed. Second major issue: Friday and Saturday nights they had live music at the club and the pounding music went on until 1:30am... can hear it all the way to 5th floor. One minor issue: key to the room gets deprogrammed on its own for some reason (they said when it's close to cell phone or in wallet) so one has to try to get in the room, realize it doesn't work, then go back to get it reprogrammed. Happened daily to us. If HUG could work on the smoking issue, we would definitely go back.
Camille
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mike Abdo on 6 Mar,2024
Dear Camille,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at Hamra Urban Gardens Hotel. Please allow me to express my sincerest apologies and I will share your comments with our team. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near futureBest regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager.
Close to everything in the heart of beirut, staff was very friendly, room service was great, definitely recommend!
Wael
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mike Abdo on 19 Feb,2024
Dear Wael,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations. Your comments are duly noted and will be shared with the management team.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
10/10 Excellent
Rania
Travelled with family
9 Feb,2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay . Thank you
Rania
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike Abdo on 9 Feb,2024
Dear Rania,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at HUG.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Really enjoyable stay. The prices are really amazing for this place. The location "Hamra" is at a busy shopping area so there are lots of shopping options and also not far away from the ocean at all.
It seemed like a common local place as well because of the wonderful cafe and gym that is also available to the public.
Leon
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mike Abdo on 31 Jan,2024
Dear Leon,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at HUG.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
As usual, the most warm and conformable place to feel as if ur at home in the heart of Beirut.
Rajaa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Mike Abdo on 7 Nov,2023
Dear Rajaa,Thank you for sharing your review, we are delighted to know that you loved our great location, rooms.It will always be a pleasure hosting you on your visits to Lebanon and we look forward to seeing you again in our hotel.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Dear Kevork,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
8/10 Good
pau
10 Oct,2023
Liked: Amenities
Good location, room are spacious, noisy at times
pau
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Mike Abdo on 11 Oct,2023
Dear Pau,Thank you for sharing your review, we are delighted to know that you loved our great location, rooms.It will always be a pleasure hosting you on your visits to Lebanon and we look forward to seeing you again in our hotel.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
The service is minimal, the front desk staff reluctant to give out any information the room was not clean every day. The hotel is extremely noisy at night.
pau
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Mike Abdo on 25 Sept,2023
Dear Pau,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.Please note, the housekeeping did not clean your room 2nd day as you was hanging the DND sign, you need to remove it, in order to enter the room.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Thank you for taking the time to share y our positive feedback.Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you at HUG.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Clean and spacious rooms. Satisfied with the stay, great value for the money.
Naser
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Mike Abdo on 10 Jul,2023
Dear Naser,We are glad to know that you've had a very pleasant stay at Hamra Urban Gardens Hotel, and we are delighted to know how much you loved our hospitality and the exceptional services provided by our team, we will surely share your compliments with them.We appreciate your excellent feedback and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
10/10 Excellent
Fabienne
12 Jun,2023
Fabienne
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Mike Abdo on 13 Jun,2023
Dear Fabienne,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
10/10 Excellent
Jeffery
11 Jun,2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location in central Beirut.
Spacious rooms with cooking facilities
Excellent restaurant and rooftop pool/bar/cafe area
Very helpful and friendly staff
Evening entertainments
Very good value for money.
Jeffery
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Mike Abdo on 12 Jun,2023
Dear Jeffery,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Dear Saeed,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Dear d,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We are delighted to know that you have enjoyed your stay at HUG.Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Dear Tarek,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us!Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at HUG.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Customer service was great, staff were eager to help us explore Beirut and beyond. Easy to access location, clean and quiet. We loved walking around the neighbourhood.
Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Mike Abdo on 30 Jan,2023
Dear Jennifer,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Dear Shota,We are glad to know that you've had a very pleasant stay at Hamra Urban Gardens Hotel, and we are delighted to know how much you loved our hospitality and the exceptional services provided by our team.We appreciate your excellent feedback and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
6/10 Okay
Tarek
Travelled with group
24 Oct,2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay at HUG. Though I would have no problem staying there again , all the rooms I have stayed at had issues ( no hot water , non working AC) where I had to switch rooms
Tarek
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Mike Abdo on 25 Oct,2022
Dear Tarek,We appreciate you sharing your experience and being our guest and we are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay at Hamra Urban Gardens. However, it was most concerning to hear that your visit on this occasion had not met with your expectations especially with the room (water and AC), and I would like to extend my sincere apology and hope you will give us another chance so we can provide you with the level of comfort you should always expect from us.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Dear Nice,We are glad to know that you've had a very pleasant stay at Hamra Urban Gardens Hotel, and we are delighted to know how much you loved our hospitality and the exceptional services provided by our team, we will surely share your Thank you for compliments with them. We appreciate your excellent feedback and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
22 Sept,2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Mike Abdo on 22 Sept,2022
Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
10/10 Excellent
Moe
19 Aug,2022
Moe
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Mike Abdo on 22 Aug,2022
Dear Moe,Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
Dear Pierre,Thank you for taking the time to write a review. However, we are very sorry for the inconveniences that had occurred we will share your feedback with the team as we are committed to providing the best experience for our guests. Best regards,Mike AbdoHotel Manager
I loved the terrace with the pool and the bar, great to spend a perfect day and evening. The room was also nice, with everything needed. I would definitely like to go back. The staff is there 24/7 and is extremely nice :)
Paride
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Mike Abdo on 23 Jul,2022
Dear Paride,
We are glad to know that you've had a very pleasant stay at Hamra Urban Gardens Hotel, and we are delighted to know how much you loved our hospitality and the exceptional services provided by our team, we will surely share your compliments with them.
We appreciate your excellent feedback and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Dear Rambart,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.
We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.
We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Dear Mazen,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.
We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG.
We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
I recommended this hotel to my friends several times, for now, I'm not recommending them at all, nothing inside the room for a normal 3 stars hotel, even no drinking water. Towels smell sucks, dirty sheets, bad bathroom, very bad customer helpdesk, they charge a lot of money with very bad internet, almost no internet and bad electricity
Hayder
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Mike Abdo on 25 Jun,2022
Dear Hayder,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. However, we are very sorry for the inconveniences that had occurred we will share your feedback with the team as we are committed to providing the best experience for our guests.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
10/10 Excellent
Alistair
12 Jun,2022
Alistair
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Mary, Tucson
3 Jun,2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What I enjoyed most about HUG was the rooftop pool and bar, pleasant both day and night. The food is good and the atmosphere is lovely. My hotel room was spacious and clean, and somewhat minimalist. The bed was very comfortable. The room was equipped with a fridge, a tv, and a safe, none of which I used. The staff was very nice. I'd certainly stay there again.
Mary
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from Mike Abdo on 11 Jun,2022
Dear Guest,
We are glad to know that you've had a very pleasant stay at Hamra Urban Gardens Hotel, and we are delighted to know how much you loved our hospitality and the exceptional services provided by our team, we will surely share your compliments with them.
We appreciate your excellent feedback and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
My husband and I really appreciated how far the staff would go to make us feel comfortable. They arranged perfect tours for us, explained each and every dish they served in exquisite detail and were so friendly!
I would highly recommend this place. Go. Lebanon is beautiful.
Anne
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Mike Abdo on 5 May,2022
Dear Anne,
We are glad to know that you've had a very pleasant stay at Hamra Urban Gardens Hotel, and we are delighted to know how much you loved our hospitality and the exceptional services provided by our team, we will surely share your compliments with them.
We appreciate your excellent feedback and are looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Dear guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.
We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Dear Fahad,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.
We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you once again at HUG.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
My room door card wasn’t working so I asked for another room they said that we should try to fix it first. When it wasn’t fixed they changed my room. They refused my late check out. They ask you to put mask for COVID but the staff themselves are not putting. No electricity in the morning and even they cut it in the afternoon even thought I’m paying in fresh dollar.
hadi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from Mike Abdo on 11 Oct,2021
Dear Hadi,
Thank you for taking time to share your feedback with us.
We opened the door for you with the master key, and tried to fix the door, as per your request, we directly changed the room for you.
As for masks, it is not a request or a suggestion, it is our job in the hospitality business to protect our employees and our guests.
looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you next time.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Great value for money in the heart of Hamra, with an incredible rooftop pool/bar/restaurant. Would love to stay again.
Charlotte
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Mike Abdo on 9 Sept,2021
Dear Charlotte, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us on.We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut. Best regards, Mike Abdo Hotel Manager
My stay was great and super comfortable. The staff was awesome and friendly and super helpful. Special thanks to Rami and Ahmed. The pool at the rooftop is super chill and has amazing food and drinks, so does Em Nazih (the restaurant which is for the hotel). I highly recommend for anyone to stay at Hamra Urban Gardens. However, when it comes to cleaning the rooms, more days need to be added to the schedule, other than that it was great.
Farah Neal
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Mike Abdo on 16 Aug,2021
Dear Farah,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments.
We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.
We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Extremely friendly staff! Super helpful and attentive. Hotel’s location is convenient and has almost everything you may need around it. Em Nazih restaurant is accessible through the hotel too which makes it a perfect lunch spot. Rooftop bar is super chill and laid back
Would definitely come back to stay!
Fatima
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Mike Abdo on 31 Jul,2021
Dear Fatima,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and compliments with us.
We are delighted to know that you are enjoying your stay at HUG, and very pleased to hear that our staff are up to your expectations.
We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you always at your home in Beirut.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
2/10 Terrible
Bassel
26 Jun,2021
Bassel
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Mike Abdo on 26 Jun,2021
Dear Bassel,
thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We hope to remove your rating review about our hotel, as you reserved a dorm bed in a shared room , upon check-in, you wanted a private room and not shared, but we were fully booked, so you left without staying at our hotel, and asked for a refund, which diasgree with the cancellation policy. Therfore, you left a bad review for our hotel.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Staff are nice. Restaurant and bar are great. Location super. Free luggage storage. Rooms are comfortable with a curtain for privacy. Gym. Food is cheap. Beer is cheap. Would recommend this hostel to everyone. Wish I had booked in for another night but too late to cancel my other hotel.
Rachel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Mike Abdo on 8 Mar,2020
Dear Rachel,
Thank you for taking time to share your positive feedback with us.
We are glad to know that you have enjoyed your recent stay at HUG, specially our services and food.
Looking forward to the pleasure of welcoming you once again soon.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
10/10 Excellent
Bassam
Business traveller
7 Mar,2020
Bassam
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Mike Abdo on 7 Mar,2020
Dear Bassam,
Thank you for choosing Hamra Urban Gardens. We are delighted to know that you have enjoyed your recent stay at HUG.
Looking forward to see you once again soon.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Amazing hotel. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It’s like one huge happy family. The suite was super large. Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Just bring earplugs cos it can be noisy. Gym below but never had time to use it. Food excellent and plentiful. Can’t recommend it highly enough. I’m late 60s and travelled with my daughter. Uber’s arrive in no time at all and a great location for bars and restaurants and great for walking around
gillian
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Mike Abdo on 23 Feb,2020
Dear Gillian,
Thank you for writing your thoughtful feedback regarding your recent at Hamra Hamra Urban Gardens. It was certainly a pleasure to learn that our team provided warm hospitality and services.
We look forward to welcoming you back at our hotel and hope that you return soon, and often.
Sincerely yours,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Dear Friadon,
Thank you for your positive feedback.
We are glad to know that you have enjoyed your recent stay at Hamra Urban Gardens.
Looking forward to see you once again soon.
Sincerely yours,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
I took a group of friends here. We really enjoyed staying at HUG: the service was excellent, the food was brilliant and the rooms were clean.
My only critique is that the live music from the restaurant goes on until 1-2am and so if you like to go to bed before then, you need to stay on the 5th or 6th floor to minimise the music in your bedroom.
T
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Mike Abdo on 17 Feb,2020
Dear T,
Thank you for choosing Hamra Urban Gardens, and thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.
We are glad to know that you have enjoyed your recent stay at HUG.
As for the music, your comment is duly noted, and will shared with the management team in order to take the necessary action.
We look forward to see you once again in the near future.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Dear Delanie,
Thank you for choosing Hamra Urban Gardens for your stay.
We are glad to to know that you have enjoyed your experience at HUG.
Looking forward to welcoming you once again soon.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Great location and the size of the room was generous. The front desk staff didnt seem to care about you, not very friendly. The housekeepers & travel agent's were friendly & welcoming.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Mike Abdo on 10 Feb,2020
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking time to share your feedback with us, and thank you for choosing Hamra Urban Gardens.
We are delighted to know that you have enjoyed your recent stay at your home.
Your comments are duly noted and will be shared with the management team in order to take the necessary actions.
We look forward to see you once again at HUG soon.
Bedt regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Jan,2020
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Mike Abdo on 20 Jan,2020
Dear Guest,
Thanks for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.
We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your recent stay at Hamra Urban Gardens.
Hope to see you again very soon.
Yours faithfully,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager
Very good option. Location is great. Dormies are big and clean. Beds are comfortable with enough privacy and own light/plug. Breakfast is included and very good.
Just a suggestion: you need to ask for the key locker and the towels and maybe you notice they are missing when you're already in the room, so you need to go back to the reception. This could be easily solved by giving both at the check in.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Mike Abdo on 10 Jan,2020
Dear Guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us.
We are glad to know that you have enjoyed your recent stay at HUG.
Your comment is duly noted, and will be shared with the management team, in order to take actions in the future.
Looking forward to welcoming you in the future.
Best regards,
Mike Abdo
Hotel Manager