International conferences, product launches, trade exhibitions, gala dinners and weddings can be held here, from a small board meeting up to 2,000 guests in the Grand Ballroom. InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut is a five-star hotel in the Minet El Hosn district of Beirut, next to the Zaitunay Bay marina and the Corniche, with sea views from its upper floors.
Seminars and company events
The hotel has hosted local and international events for years. Its conference offer combines the Grand Ballroom, 11 fully equipped conference rooms, the Beirut Venue and Eau de Vie. Facilities include audiovisual equipment, soundproof halls and high-speed internet. An event planning team helps with layout, seating and technical needs, handles coordination with outside suppliers, and can suggest speakers and break activities. For multi-day conferences, attendees can stay at the hotel at negotiated group terms. A shuttle bus service can bring delegates to the venue. Layouts, capacities and a factsheet are shared on request.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings take place in two indoor venues: Eau de Vie for around 180 guests and the Grand Ballroom for around 500 guests in a wedding layout, which can be split into two soundproof spaces. A dedicated wedding advisor team coordinates planning and recommends trusted outside vendors. Packages include a night in a room or suite for the couple, a wedding cake, breakfast at Mosaic Restaurant and preferential room rates for family and friends. Pre-wedding spa treatments are also offered.
Rooms and capacities
The Grand Ballroom is the largest space, with up to 2,000 guests for events, and it divides into four soundproof rooms for parallel sessions. Eau de Vie sits on the 11th floor with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean and takes around 180 guests; it is used for conferences, meetings and weddings. The Beirut Venue, opened in December 2022 at the center of the hotel, serves corporate meetings, summits, panel discussions, private functions, exhibitions, fashion shoots and TV interviews. Eleven further conference rooms cover breakouts and smaller meetings.
Accommodation
Rooms come in Classic and Premium categories, with city, pool, marina or sea views depending on the category. Suites range from Junior suites of 52 square meters to Phoenician, Diplomatic, Ambassador and Presidential suites. Phoenicia Club rooms add lounge access, and Phoenicia Residence offers a separate set of suites and a penthouse. The hotel also has a spa, a fitness center and an outdoor pool.
Catering
Catering is handled by the hotel's own culinary team. Meetings can include curated coffee break menus with international flavors. For weddings and banquets, menus are available as a seated European plated meal, an international buffet or an Oriental Lebanese menu.
History and setting
The hotel opened in 1961 and belongs to the InterContinental group. It displays its own art collection, the Phoenicia Art Collection, in public areas. The setting combines the downtown business district with the seafront promenade.
Getting there
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport is about 10 km away, around 20 minutes by car. Downtown Beirut is within easy reach of the Minet El Hosn location.
