The Beit Wakil is a 450-year-old building that has been faithfully restored to its original form. The courtyard is amazing, as is the lobby. Habib, the hotel manager, is very friendly and helpful. If you need something and the hotel does not have it, they will send someone to get it for you. For example, I asked them where I could find a phone card. Twenty minutes later someone from the hotel brought one to my room. Upon arriving, I asked Habib where I could find an ATM. He gave me directions, but he also borrowed me 2,500 Syrian pounds, which is about $50. I did not ask for it, he just gave it to me.
Unique Qualities: The rooms are simple, but Habib explained that he wanted guests to have as much of an authentic experience as possible. He wanted the building to look like it did 450 years ago, with a few added luxuries such as air conditioning and full-size bathrooms in each room. The breakfast, which is included in the price, is very good. Rooms go for $100 per night, plus 11-percent tax.
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80
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Phone: 00963 21 2117083
Address: Al Jdaidah - Sissi str. Aleppo
Directions: Located in the Al Jdaidah neighbord (a k a, the Christian Quarter). If taking a taxi, you will have to walk about 50 meters as the hotel is located in an alley in which vehicles cannot fit.
Website: http://www.beitwakil.com/index3.html
Other Contact: betwakil@scs-net.org
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