Established in 1952, Riad Hotel is located in the center of Hama, the fourth largest city in Syria. Famous for the ancient waterwheels (norias) that line the Orontes River, Hama is a picturesque city with a calm, peaceful atmosphere. The city has many attractions including a charming old city, numerous historical houses and mosques, beautiful parks, and many riverside cafes and restaurants. Riad Hotel offers everything from budget, dormitory accommodation to single, double, triple, and even quadruple rooms. Near to many of Syria's most impressive historical sites, it makes for an ideal base to explore the country. Within easy reach are the sites of Apamea, Krak des Chevaliers, Qasr Ibn Wardan, Misyaf and the Byzantine ruins known as the "Dead Cities". The hotel runs reasonably priced tours to these sites and more. For reservations, please e-mail us at: Rooms Rooms available: dormitory, single, double, triple, quadruple rooms. Rooftop mattresses are also available in the summer. Room features: hot shower (24 hours), bathtub, refrigerator, satellite television, air conditioning, ceiling fan, telephone. double room double room double room triple room bathroom lounge area Hotel Features - Lounge area for communal gathering - Satellite television - Rooftop terrace - Fully-equipped kitchen - Restaurant - Information & tour desk - Safety deposit box - Library and board games - Complimentary tea upon arrival - Major credit cards accepted Additional Services - Internet access - Inexpensive international phone calls - Laundry service - Breakfast available upon request (not included) - Airport pickup Tours Riad Hotel arranges tours to sites throughout the region and throughout Syria. Our most popular tours are listed below. However, customized tours to these sites and others throughout Syria (and Lebanon) can also be arranged. Contact us for more information! 1. Apamea - Qala'at Sheizar   2. Apamea - Misyaf - Krak des Chevaliers (via Mountain Road) 3. Apamea - Qala'at Salahaddin (via Mountain Road) 4. Apamea - Qala'at Salahaddin - Qala'at Marqab (via Mountain Road) 5. Apamea - Dead Cities (Bara & Serjilla   6. Apamea - Dead Cities (Bara & Serjilla) - Aleppo   7. Apamea - Dead Cities (Bara & Serjilla) - Qala'at Salahaddin (via Mountain Road) 8. Misyaf - Krak des Chevaliers (via Mountain Road) 9. Misyaf - Krak des Chevaliers - Qala'at Marqab (via Mountain Road) 10. Krak des Chevaliers   11. Krak des Chevaliers - Maalula - Damascus   12. Dead Cities (Bara & Serjilla)   13. Dead Cities (Bara & Serjilla) - Ebla (Tell Mardikh)   14. Dead Cities (Bara & Serjilla) - Ebla (Tell Mardikh) - Aleppo   15. Dead Cities (Bara & Serjilla) - Saint Simeon - Aleppo   16. Beehive Houses (Sarouj) - Qasr Ibn Wardan   17. Beehive Houses (Sarouj) - Qasr Ibn Wardan - Qala'at al-Shmemis   18. Qala'at al-Shmemis - Palmyra (via Desert Road) 19. Qala'at al-Shmemis - Isriyeh - Rasafeh - Qala'at Jaabar (via Desert Road) 20. Baalbek (Lebanon)   Apamea   Apamea   Qala'at Sheizar   Serjilla   Serjilla   Bara Qasr Ibn Wardan   Qala'at Shmemis   Qala'at Marqab   Old City   Azem Palace   Waterwheel Misyaf   Saint George Monastery   Krak des Chevaliers   Krak des Chevaliers   Qala'at Salahaddin   Qala'at Salahaddin Contact Us e-mail: telephone: (+963) 33-239512 (+963) 33-235540 fax: (+963) 33-517776 mobile: (+963) 94-456767 address: Riad Hotel Quwatli Street Hama, Syria P.O. Box 754