Beit al-Mamlouka () is a luxury boutique hotel located in the old city of Damascus, Syria. It was established in 2005 in the city's oldest borough, the Christian quarter of Bab Touma ("St. Thomas' Gate"). The hotel is a restoration of a 17th-century Damascene house and offers 8 different rooms each named after a famous historic figure of Arab or Muslim history, like Averroes and Baybars. There are original paintings and features from the 18th century, together with a mid 16th century archway and a 200-year Christian fresco. References External links Al-Mamlouka, the hotel website Beit Al-Mamlouka, Damascus: Where to stay, a review in the travel section of The Telegraph Boutique City Hotels: Al Mamlouka - Damascus, Syria - Luxury Boutique Hotel, description in Luxury Travel Magazine Enjoy the truest culture of the Arab world with Al Mamlouka Hotel, Syria, a review in Hotel & Resort Insider Hotels in Damascus Old Damascene houses Buildings and structures inside the walled city of Damascus 2005 establishments in Syria