The Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel was completed and opened in April 2003 and is the only true 5 star hotel in Libya currently. All 300 rooms are a good size with ensuite bathrooms (shower only), hairdryer, mini-bar, air-conditioning, personal safe and satellite television. Due to the design of the hotel all rooms have a sea view. Hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, 2 swimming pools (1 indoor, 1 out doors - ladies can use both at any time of the day) and health club. The hotel can change currency (although bank closed on Fridays).