It is located in the central district neighborhood of Damascus, Syria, near the Barada River, on Shukri Al Quatli Street.

[3] The hotel was financed by Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and was constructed by the local Fouad Takla Company.

[5][6] Four Seasons Hotels severed its management contract with the property effective June 19, 2019, due to US sanctions on Foz.

[7] The United Nations and several of its agencies used the hotel, which had the best security rating by UN's standards in Damascus, for their principal residences and offices during the civil war.

[8] As of 2023, the hotel continues to operate using the Four Seasons name and logo, though it is no longer recognized as part of the chain.