Rizzani de Eccher, associated for this purpose with local firm Matta et Associes Sal, has awarded the USD 95 million contract for the construction of the Summerland Hotel & Resort, to be completed within 3 years.
The project consists of a 150-room luxury hotel, which will be managed by Kempinsky, situated by the seafront in South Beirut.
Common areas include meeting rooms, a 1,000 sqm ballroom, restaurants, bars, a wellness centre and a 2,000 sqm outdoor swimming pool built on two levels and linked by a waterfall. The hotel will be complemented by 52 luxury residences in adjacent buildings. The various buildings will feature six floors above ground and two below ground, for a total built up area of 75,000 sqm.