The Monte Rosa Hotel & Country Club is only 32km from Damascus City, 1400m above sea level and overlooks a magnificent panorama of the El Sheikh Mountains and Zazar Lake. From the resort you can visit old Damascus City (Elcham) part of the ancient civilisation or enjoy shopping in the new part of the city. The Lebanese border is 15km from the resort. The resort offers a number of amenities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, exercise equipment, games room, four restaurants, a bar and an outdoor barbecue during the summer months.