This stylish, 4-star apart-hotel in the heart of Beirut provides self-catering units with kitchenettes and balconies. It also offers a supermarket on site and free private parking, just 800 metres from the National Museum. All accommodation at The Smallville Xpress features natural hues and modern art on the walls. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchenette, a work desk and satellite TV. The spacious, marble-lined lobby is a pleasant place for guests to read a book or watch the world go by. The hotel staff provides service to the rooms, along with a laundry and ironing services. It can also help guests with arranging car rentals and sightseeing trips. The Smallville Xpress is just 2 km from Beirut’s central Martyrs’ Square. The Corniche seafront promenade is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.