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Baron Hotel (Hôtel Baron)
Aleppo, Aleppo Governorate, Syria · Independent · Near Luxury
Founded by the Armenian Mazloumian brothers, the Baron Hotel opened its ground floor in 1909 and was completed as a three-storey landmark by 1940. It served for decades as the best-known hotel address in the Levant, hosting royalty, diplomats and writers, among them, by tradition, Agatha Christie and Lawrence of Arabia. The war in Aleppo damaged the old town around it, and the hotel's future is uncertain.
- 40 rooms
- Opened 1909
- Neighborhood: حي العزيزيه
About Baron Hotel (Hôtel Baron)
- The Baron Hotel in Aleppo was founded by the Armenian Mazloumian brothers, opened its ground floor in 1909 and was completed as a three-storey landmark by 1940.
- It served for decades as a leading hotel in the Levant, hosting royalty, diplomats and writers.
- The record lists about 40 rooms, so verify the count and status.
History
Founded by the Armenian Mazloumian brothers, the Baron Hotel opened its ground floor in 1909 and was completed as a three-story landmark by 1940. It served as the premier luxury destination in the Levant for decades, hosting royalty, diplomats, and literary icons while acting as the site for Syria's declaration of independence in 1918. Despite sustaining damage during the Syrian civil war, the hotel remains a legendary symbol of Aleppo's cosmopolitan heritage.
Amenities
- Historic bar and lounge displaying archival memorabilia
- Terrace with views of downtown Aleppo
- High-ceilinged colonial-era guest rooms and suites
- Antique furnishings and period decor
- Historical central heating and plumbing systems
- Laundry and housekeeping services
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