Open - 

1700

1st Owner - 

Sultan Husayn's mother

Rooms - 

225 @ US$217 - $833

Stars - ****

Tips - 

Stay in the Old Wings

You haven't been to Isfahan if you haven't stayed here. It will be a cherished memory

History - 

Originally a Caravanserai on the Silk Road. 

In the 1900's it was used as a military complex.

In the 1950's a French archaeologist working in Iran decided to fight for it's restoration

Signature - 

The Persian Garden

Claims to Fame -

 Is the oldest hotel in Iran and the Middle East and Central Asia

 

The 1974 film And then there were none, starring Oliver Reed and Elke Sommer was shot here -

The Middle East's most beautiful  hotel

View - 

"Half the World" - The city of Isfahan from the rooftop restaurant

High Tea - 

The Traditional Teahouse serves a variety of teas, herbal drinks and Ash Reshte (a thick soup)

Facilities - 

11 multi purpose function rooms - pool, sauna, gym, jacuzzi, massage service, Internet, 24 hour desk

Unique -

Interior design elements and the atmosphere it provides

Restaurants - 

Chehelsotoun the main restaurant holds 400 people and is a living museum 

The Brealfast Hall is a work of art

Naghsh-i-Jahan coffee shop, more works of art - the traditional Sofrehkhaneh serving meals in the garden 

Chashmandaz Restaurant the rooftop star of the show that gives you 360 degree views of this most amazing of cities

Bars -

Alcohol is illegal in Iran

Sights -

Isfahan is one of the world's great cities and there is a lot to see. 

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