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Beirut’s historic Commodore Hotel, a war-era haven for journalists, closed in January 2026 due to Lebanon’s economic crisis and instability.
Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, a historic refuge for journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has permanently closed in January 2026.
Once a vital communications hub offering landlines and Telex machines during the 1975–1990 conflict, it provided a rare safe haven amid violence, housing foreign correspondents, diplomats, and political figures.
The hotel, known for its armed guards, bar, and parrot mascot Coco, symbolized resilience in a volatile region.
Its closure stems from Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis, regional instability, frequent power outages, and declining tourism, marking the end of an era for war reporting in Beirut.
El histórico Hotel Commodore de Beirut, un refugio para periodistas de la era de la guerra, cerró en enero de 2026 debido a la crisis económica y la inestabilidad del Líbano.