The Gardens Hotel in Al Bayda'

Set on an acre of mature tropical gardens, this elegant, historic hotel is in the Old Town near Duval Street's shops, and 7 minutes' walk from the Ernest Hemingway House.Plantation-style rooms, suites and cottages are individually decorated and have wooden beds with Italian linens, as well as flat-screen TVs, CD players, minifridges and coffeemakers. Most rooms have either balconies or verandas, and some have whirlpool baths.Free breakfast is served on a porch overlooking the gardens. There’s a heated pool with a poolside bar, plus an aviary, fountains, ponds and a wine bar. Massage services and rental bikes are available for a fee.