The Orient Palace hotel was built in 1928 and put into use 1932.
The hotel is ideally located in Damascus city center amongst the most popular tourist attractions:

- Alhijaz Train Station
- Tkieh Sleimaniyeh (Handicrafts).
- Military Museum.
- Alhamidiyeh Souk.
- Ommayad Mosque.
- Almarjeh Square.

The Orient Palace played a very integral role historically housing many significant guests including political leaders, artists, authors and men letters.

          The Orient Palace was also involved in the parliament
          polarizing all of its activities after the stage of independence.

          All conferences political meeting and social or cultural parties
          were held at the Orient Palace for several decades.