Amethyste Lounge opening night

Press release

Published May 12th, 2011 - 10:11 GMT

The moment guests set foot inside the 120-seat lounge they are met with a magical atmosphere

Amethyste Lounge, an outdoor lounge located in Phoenicia Hotel, celebrated the finer things in life during its opening night on May 11, 2011. Celebrities, Beirut’s elite trendsetters and media alike attended the first night of a glamorous summer season.

Upon their arrival, guests were indulged in a purple world filled with candle light and enjoyed feel-good tunes played by Whisky Mist’s very own DJ, Monsieur Cedric and a live soulful performance by Elissa Boustani and ‘Jammit The Band’. A scrumptious selection of canapés and signature cocktails were also being served, giving guests a taste of the lounge’s wide range of exquisite offerings.

Lying right in the hub of the hedonistic city of Beirut at the Phoenicia Hotel, the sophisticated yet casual outdoor oasis is open daily from noon till midnight and offers an extensive list of signature cocktails, delectable international fusion cuisine and a wide variety of shishas with special blends and flavors. The moment guests set foot inside the 120-seat lounge they are met with a magical atmosphere punctuated by a contemporary oriental scheme of white drapery in a purple haze.

Background Information

InterContinental Phoenicia

At a time when Lebanon was known as “Switzerland of the Middle East”, Najib Salha, prominent Lebanese businessman, decided to build a magnificent hotel in Beirut.

In December 1961, under the umbrella of la “La Société des Grands Hotels du Liban”, the Phoenicia Hotel opened its doors for the first time to kings, queens, world leaders, celebrities, businessmen and the jet set alike.