There are a couple of very good things about this hotel sadly countered by some poor things. The good points first. Location is very good - just off the Street called Straight near the Eastern Gate and therefore well within walking distance of everything you would want to visit in the old town. The hotel, which is an old Damascene... More

A converted traditional house with several courtyards to sit or eat in-nicely furnished rooms which are a good size.Syrian style buffet breakfast with several interesting dishes,let down slightly by tinned fruit which was gently fermenting! Very convenient location in a quiet street ,perfect for exporing the Old City More

Lovely hotel in the heart of the Old Town a few paces from The Street Called Straight - which is VERY BUSY WITH TRAFFIC, but the hotel is very peaaceful. Walnut wood ceilings good furnishings, the best food that we ate in Syria. Highly recommended. But you have to cart your luggage there as it is on a traffic free... More

The hotel is a former grand mansion converted to provide a small number of comfortable rooms. It is on a quiet car-free pathway about 30 metres from the "Street called Straight" and in the heart of the old Christian quarter. 5 minutes walk from the Roman Arch and 10 minutes from the souks and the grand mosque. No traffic sounds... More

When I was planning my three-day trip to Damascus I heard from almost everyone that I shouldn't be expecting to find a hotel of a good standard. I did a good surf on the net for hotels and considering the prices, locations, and Trip-advisor reviews, decided to stay in Oriental. However, I wasn't sure at all ! Arriving in Damascus,... More

What an amazing hotel, after being dropped of our bus in to the chaos of the city we really did'nt expect this little gem. You walk down a busy noisey street then of down an narrow alley way and enter the hotel through a narrow entrance, then through to a lovely court yard decorated beautifuly and it's so peaceful. We... More

I stayed for a couple of nights. This hotel was recommended by our travel agent. We were initially sceptical because we have looked at several similar type of "house converted hotels" before and they were all rather tired looking but this one was a surprise. The hotel is nicely decorated and very clean. It has a very quaint courtyard. All... More

Ideally located in the christian quarter within the walled city of Damascus, this hotel has a lot going for it. The rooms are elegantly furnished, are very clean and have a lovely bathroom. Considering its location there is no noise, the food was very good, the hotel staff are helpful. I cant find a fault. You can even sunbathe on... More

This hotel has a lot of character with one of the best courtyards of hotels we saw in Damascus and the rooms were pleasant as were the bathrooms. The hotel was clean and in a good location in that it was in the old city and walking distance to main soukhs etc but far enough away from them for it... More