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In a 'war of hotels,' the building itself becomes a character—and sometimes, the biggest victim. It is a reminder that even in a combat zone, hospitality can be an act of defiance.
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The war of hotels
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The Holiday Inn became a strategic stronghold primarily due to its architectural design and height. As a twenty-six-story concrete tower, it offered panoramic 360-degree views of the city and the Mediterranean, making it the ultimate tactical prize. During the "Battle of the Hotels," militias realized that controlling the roof of such a tall building allowed them to dominate the streets below, turning luxury features like rooftop restaurants into "kill zones" for snipers and heavy machinery.
The Commodore Hotel served as the "brain" of the war and the unofficial headquarters for the foreign press. It was famous for being one of the few places where infrastructure, specifically telecommunications, actually worked. The manager, Yusuf Nazzal, intentionally catered to journalists by providing working telex machines, a street-wise staff, and even financial assistance. It became a vital "haven of serenity" where spies, diplomats, and reporters could exchange information in a relatively safe environment.
The Phoenicia is considered the "Grande Dame" of Beirut because it has repeatedly been destroyed and rebuilt. After being a major battleground in the 1970s, it underwent a massive restoration in the late nineties, only to be damaged again by the Syrian occupation and later the 2020 port explosion. Its ability to meticulously restore its classic sophistication and reopen after each catastrophe makes it a symbol of the Lebanese spirit and the refusal to let hospitality be conquered by war.
The Battle of the Hotels was a period of intense urban warfare between 1975 and 1976 where over twenty-five thousand fighters clashed in Beirut's hotel district. This conflict transformed symbols of "the good life" into military zones, resulting in over a thousand deaths in that district alone. Beyond the physical destruction, it caused a slow death of "normal" life, as cultural landmarks like the Carlton Hotel eventually became obsolete or were replaced by luxury residential products, erasing the vibrant social hubs where intellectuals and diverse communities once gathered.
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