The idea of an abandoned hotel is always somewhat eerie. It’s a reminder of the passing of time, especially when you consider a build that was once a symbol of luxury, high life, energy, and color. Now, it is sitting in disuse and decay; its a better day but a distant memory in the minds and perhaps, hearts of a few locals who still look back on the old days. Such happens to be the case of the abandoned Holiday Inn Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. Only this time, the hotel was never really a symbol of luxury but rather a symbol of war, standing tall as a reminder of one of the darkest eras in Lebanon’s history.
Roman Robroek is a photographer who captures forgotten places around the world. In particular, he is focused on creating stunning pho-tos of abandoned locations, rich with wonder, mystery and unanswered questions... Read more…