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Jdaideh Alhatab Square, Aleppo 13114, Syria
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3 of 5 stars
Brussels
1 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
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The hotel itself is extremely attractive. I was in the main building (apparently there are others) and I liked the style a lot - courtyards, fountains, Middle Eastern arches. It's also very well located (although perhaps a little tricky to find first-time - like every Syrian hotel I stayed in) close to a nice little pedestrian square and within easy walking distance of the old city.

The restaurant on the roof is also extremely attractive with a terrific night-time view of the city. The problem - again - was the service. At first I was seated away to the side with a constant stream of waiters walking past me and not giving me a menu. I then changed tables of my own accord before finally being given a menu - fifteen minutes after arriving. A succession of mishaps then followed - dirty glass, waiting a long time for food only to see starter and main dish arrive simultaneously, the main dish was then cold and not particulary tasty either. I was then over-charged and had to wait even longer to receive the amended bill. Such poor service was very frustrating and it was compounded at breakfast time. Tables weren't cleared, the place was a bit messy. No big deal (not as bad as the restaurant proper) but room for improvement there.

The room itself was good too, again I liked the style, and kept clean enough. The problem was the music from the restaurant immediately above. It was very loud and went on quite late (1am) so I had trouble sleeping on week-end nights.

In short, the hotel is good, well-located and if you don't mind a little-less than 5-star standards then the hotel service is fine (forget about the restaurant though). The things is, for the price you pay you expect better value-for-money. It's a little pricey considering it's not New York or Paris so, while I wasn't altogether unhappy, I would expect more.

  • Date of stay August 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with Solo Traveler
  • Member since 01 September 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Charming

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5 of 5 stars
Sydney
13 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family

This hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed in during our trip of Syria. We stayed in one of the old houses, about a 1 minute walk off the main house. The main house has reception and the restaurant. Our room came off an internal courtyard, which was beautiful and quiet. The room was very tastefully decorated and comfortable. The bathroom was a little small, but clean. The roof-top restaurant is delightful and frequented by both locals and tourists. The food was very, very good and reasonable. The service was efficient if a little cool. But we didn't care, as we were so happy to be in such a lovely place. Syria is a fascinating place. Aleppo was intriguing and special.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with Extended Family
  • Member since 11 September 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Fabulous location and excellent service

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5 of 5 stars
Australia
18 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family
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We stayed in this hotel with 3 children for 3 nights.
You cant beat the location or the service at this hotel.
The rooms were a good size and the hotel is very charming - decorated in typical Syrian style.
Highly recommend this one and great value too.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with Family with Young Children
  • Member since 09 June 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Lacks the charm of other similar hotels

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3 of 5 stars
London
7 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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I cannot recommend this hotel. It is described as a 'boutique' hotel but it is more shopping mall that boutique. The hotel has now expanded into several neighbouring courtyard houses and feels impersonal.

The room was fine but oddly laid out. The windows were not fully curtained so there was light shining in at night. The bathroom was small, also oddly laid out and the shower was wholly inadequate. More backpacker hostel than 'boutique' hotel.

Unfortunately, many of the Aleppo houses have taken to covering over their courtyards. This is also the case in the Zamaria. In my view, this detracts from the attractiveness of the courtyard and defeats its purposes.

Our room was just off the courtyard. On our first evening we returned to discover a tour group sitting in the courtyard watching a performance of Syrian music and dance. Since the door to our room was in the middle of the stage, we could not get to our room without disturbing the show. And even if we could, we would not have been able to get to sleep because of the noise. Not something you would expect, nor something that is appropriate at these prices. It certainly would not have happened at the Beit al Mamlouka in Damascus.

There is a roof terrace with a beautiful over the city and also a restaurant but we did not eat there. Breakfast was unpleasant and the milk was sour. But the staff were very helpful and able to deal with one or two unusual requests promptly and satisfactorily.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 18 February 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
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A lovely hotel well located in Aleppo with fantastic staff

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5 of 5 stars
Riyadh
1 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is a lovely boutique hotel in the town in Aleppo. We had tried to book the Beit Wakil hotel nearby which was full and were fortunate to stay here. We weren't disappointed at all.

The rooms are basic, but traditional. The staff are friendly and we were made to feel very welcome.

Nearby Beit Sissi restaurant and next door Hareer restaurants are lovely. Beware menus have no prices so ask for the costs before ordering.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Travelled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since 10 February 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Address: Jdaideh Alhatab Square, Aleppo 13114, Syria