Grand Hotel Kadri

Grand Hotel Kadri is a historic Landmark in Lebanon. Situated in the center of Zahle, 54 km from the capital Beirut, this hotel overlooks the main river and spring of the city "Al Berdawni" which has been sung of by poets and writers from different countries. The historical importance of the hotel goes back to 1914 when Jamal Pacha the Turk entered Kadri Hotel and took it for his headquarter and turned it into a hospital for his army. At the end of the World War I, France was mandated to rule Lebanon in accordance with the famous Sikes-Picot Treaty. General Gouro announced once again from Kadri Hotel, on August 3, 1920 the annexation of the four juridiciary areas: the Bequa, Baalbek, Hasbaya and Rachaya and considered them the basis of the "Grand Lebanon" which he declared in Beirut on the first of September 1920. Later on, in 1942 the hotel was visited by the General de Gaulle during his round on the Lebanese villages to assure its people that the victory in the World War II was imminent. Throughout its history Grand Hotel Kadri has also been a source of inspiration to famous men of letters and artists such as the "Poet Laureate" Ahmed Chawki who wrote his infallible "Neighbor" (Ya Jarat Al Wadi), Abdel Wahab, Oum Koulthoum and Feyrouz... Devastated during the war, it was renovated to original splendor and more by The Owner Engineer Sleiman Habib Haddad and was inaugurated by His Excellency President Elias El Hrawi in August 14th 1997.

In the throbbing heart of Brazil St., Zahle, 54 Km from the capital Beirut, Grand Hotel Kadri is a five stars hotel situated on the famous Berdawni river.

A 40-minute drive from the ancient Roman ruins of Baalbeck, Anjar and many others, the Hotel is conveniently located a minute walk from downtown Zahle and from Bardouni restaurants a name synonymous with Lebanon's famous mezze and the delights of outdoor dining.

Le B.K Restaurant: A year round restaurant that features Lebanese and International cuisine in a classy ambiance Nahawand: An all traditional Lebanese nights that is full of Mezzeh and Mijana. And what is a Lebanese night without a glass of Arak, Narguileh (Hubble-Bubble) and a little Oud. A weekly program that is full of traditional Lebanese entertainment. Oba Oba: Almost an underground with class. Dance the night away till late hours chart, top 40's and of course the new Arabic mix music. La Terrasse: The place to be in Zahle during summer nights. An all outdoor experience. A nightly outdoor entertainment with variety of food corners. The Lounge Bar: From Santana to Senatra and from Tchaikovsky to Vivaldi, all under one roof. The power meeting place in the Bekaa Valley, where every cup of coffee is freshly brewed for you.