Hey, Below is the email address of a travel agent in Beirut with whom we usually book our tickets (her name is NORMA SAMAHA and the company is Kurban Travel). It seems it may be more economical to book flights from Beirut (ie you might get a better rate) I have informed Norma that people will email her with their dates and she will book flights for you accordingly. If you like you can cc us so we can follow up from here if necessary.
the private hotel: http://www.theprivatehotel.com/ the prices they have offered us are as follows (prices per room): single (1 person): $55 double(2 people): $66 junior suite(3 people): $110 business suite (3 people): $130
le gabriel : http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-2163-sofitel-beirut-le-gabriel/index.shtml
Park Tower Suites: http://www.travel-to-lebanon.net/modules.php?name=rentals&op=show&id=21