I stayed at Yasmeen d'Alep for several nights in early July 2011. I travelled there with my husband to get away from Damascus for a bit. The revolution had taken hold of nearly all the rest of Syria. Tourism was decimated by the security situation, so when we arrived, we were the first guests the hotel had hosted in over...
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Yasmeen d'Alep is a breathtaking beautifully restored 17th-century Arabic house, located in the heart of the old town of Aleppo-Jedaydeh area. The location is walking distance to the famous Aleppo Citadel, cavern narrowed bazaars, cathedrals, the Omayad Mosque and the National Museum. It has been converted into a charming five star hotel. There are just 8 rooms and suites at Yasmeen d'Alep, ensuring high level of comfort together with personal and friendly service. Each room has a unique design drawing from the rich artistic tradition of Syria, creating a feeling of elegance and luxury without sacrificing comfort making this chic hotel a real bijou. To de-stress and relax there is no better way then to visit our traditional Turkish steam bath, a Hamam, and have a deeply relaxing massage or body scrub which can be arranged.
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