Status of the St. Georges Hotel

[AmeriLEB]

definitely being repaired..even curtain in windows

[Beiruti]

The curtains look purely decorative to make the side that faces the pool look "normal". I highly doubt those rooms have actually been renovated. But that stupid sign certainly doesn't help - I thought they had taken it down!

[Hassoun]

There was a report on MTV few days back. and the owner mentioned that they are waiting for some documents approval by the new government so they can start with the renovation and adding buildings to the current one.

[Abdallah K.]

Courtesy of me, taken yesterday

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[-Zippo-]

Saint George hotel is being renovated (at last). I know that the green covering has been there for a while now, but when I passed by it 2 days ago, there was serious work going on. A typical construction site activity...

November 28

[Rabih]

we've encountered several of those before, which turned out to be false alarms.. I hope you're right!!

[Beiruti]

I agree.

Zippo, can you be more specific as to what activity you saw? From your photos, it doesnt look like much has changed since the last update.

[-Zippo-]

By activity I meant the noise of a construction site caused by throwing things down the temporarily installed shaft that's been there forever. The site was an active area for sure (workers shouts, compressor noise, hammering...etc). I also saw a couple workers, assuming that others should be hidden behind the construction fence.

Anyway, I believe the St. George doesn't need much to become quite "decent looking" instead of that war-zone building that it is right now. If the balustrades get installed, all you still need are the window frames, and a good paint job and it will appear "as new". I think all that time spent where no obvious progress was showing, was focused on reinforcing the structure that was heavily damaged in the explosion, but I may be wrong...

If we compare a picture posted by Nadini on June 2010 with mine, we see that the balustrade of the fourth floor is almost complete, and in my close-up shot, we see the balusters being installed on the first floor.

Actually, the fourth floor is totally rebuilt since 2010. Check out its balcony shade (the one extending from the roof's floor), as well as the whole balcony facade. Also note the concrete columns extending past the roof in my picture, which prove that the structure has been reinforced during that time.

June 2010



November 2011



Slow? I admit..But I think (hope) it's steady...

[Beiruti]

Nice attention to details! I hope this starts moving quickly now.....if only they could take the stop sign down!

[-Zippo-]

The St. George owner has a righteous cause, thus he's keeping this sign. Read about it here.

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December 1st, 2011

Close-ups to show the details

[Rabih]

Taken on Jan 2012

[Rabih]

Here's a new Beirut discovery, apparently there's some kind of night club / pub inside the St Georges Hotel. On Friday March 9th, I was passing by at around 12 AM and I saw many young people gathered around an entrance. They looked like ravers..

I passed again by the place around the same time on other nights, but I not only couldn't find party people, but also the entrance was gone!

So on Saturday March 17th, I walked by the St Georges during the day and I tried to recall what I saw that night. I was right! There was an entrance but now it was hidden behind a separator that blended with the surrounding of the Hotel.

Here are some pictures: (wish I had snapped some on that night as well)







sho new discovery or I'm just sounding like a tourist? (Zippo?)

[Beiruti]

That's really strange and the last thing I expected you to find!

[ramynasser]

My friend saw that as well. Young boys and girls shouting and screaming. There was some kind of a party.

[-Zippo-]

Ouf! That's one hell of a discovery Rabih, and I had no idea whatsoever of its existence...

The strange thing is that there's nothing to promote or advertise that nightclub, not even a sign! I assume that the attendants know about it by spreading the word; could it be some underground community?! Also notice that the gate blocking the entrance has wheels, so it's movable to make way when required...

I will try to keep an eye on the activity there. Let's hope I won't uncover something big and get myself into troubles, cuz if this happens, I'm gonna blame it all on you, and tell them your name in the investigation!! Nah, kidding..I can handle torture; I've been married, twice!



Nice find man...

[marc.libano]

Scary private parties ! Beirut always had thoose strange things ! Drugs .. Parties .. Sex ...

[Rabih]

Originally Posted by -Zippo-

I've been married, twice

scary

[marc.libano]

Found it !

In the video it says St. Georges Beirut (Indoor) , 50.000 LL (?? This is scary ) Open Bar !

[marc.libano]

Date:Mar 10, 2012
Address:
Description:
PC party is gonna make you dance all night on the rhythm of the amazing festive beats of its Piuma Carnevale with Dj Nadim Lemmy Caution, Aphy and Neo.

At the sunset of March 10th Carnavaliers will overturn daily life and will wake up in the mesmerizing PC Masquerade Ball.

St Georges will be your Palazzo Ducale for dancing & merrymaking with your loved ones.

Carnevale entrance: 50.000LL OPEN BAR

A trip to Piuma Carnevale is a must for you. Because gorgeous Masks & Bautas are central figures of Carnival worldwide, all you need to carry is your Mask -- or to come with your Carnival costume with as many Piumas and excitement as you can!

Mask is required.
PC Party is strictly 18+



Source:

http://www.facebook.com/events/370250322994935/

http://www.stgeorges-yachtclub.com

http://www.beirut.com/ThingsToDo/Ain...arnevale/14572

http://www.beiruting.com/event/piuma-carnevale

[Beiruti]

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Beirut by hiddentravel, on Flickr