The Safita Cham Palace Hotel is the only hotel in the mountain town of Safita, Syria. Located 12 miles from Tartus, the nearest city, Safita is best known as the home of the Gothic fortresses of Castle Blanc and Krak des Chevaliers. The Cham Palace is a high-rise hotel built in 1988 that features most of the amenities that you've come to expect from modern lodgings.
The Cham Palace is located 12 miles from downtown Safita, near its eastern suburbs. It is conveniently located near the Al-Kadmous Transportation company and is only a five-minute drive to the nearest bus station. The hotel overlooks the valleys that surround the local mountains.
Safita Cham Palace Hotel
PO Box 25
Safita Cham Street, Safita, Syria
963-43-531-131
The Cham Palace Hotel contains 50 rooms and 17 suites. You can book a twin, double, or a single room. In-room amenities include air conditioning, satellite television, telephone service, and a mini bar. Rates for a room range from $70 to $92 per night, as of September 2010.
When you're done with your travels for the day, you can luxuriate in the Cham Palace's seasonal outdoor swimming pool or play a game of tennis on their outdoor courts. The facility also features an Internet cafe, fax services, currency exchange, child care, and laundry facilities. There is an on-site restaurant, Al Berj, that features both local and Western cuisine.
The nearest tourist attraction to the Cham Palace is the Burj Safita castle, which is located approximately 1/2 mile down the street. It is also located approximately 10 miles southeast of the Krak Des Chevaliers, which is one of the most well-preserved military sites from the first Crusades of the 11th century. Other nearby tourist locations include Al Hosn Castle, which is 19 miles away, and the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles, another crusader fortress that is located 50 miles to the southwest.
