It is an estimated 117 metres (384 ft) high, and covers an area of 14.45 by 38 metres (47.4 by 124.7 ft).[5] Numerous businesspeople and tourists stay at the hotel which is located in the heart of Beirut's commercial district, but has a view of the Mediterranean Sea from most of the floors. When it opened the hotel had 168 rooms and 31 suites,[2] and has three executive floors for businessmen with their own executive lounge.