Abbasi Hotel (Iran) was once a resting place for merchants on the Silk Road, and today attracts tourists with its traditional Persian beauty down to the smallest decorative details.
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| Iran's oldest hotel is also the most beautiful hotel in the Middle East, the Abbasi, opened in the 1700s and features a design typical of Persian culture. |
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| The hotel's most beautiful room is the two-bedroom Safavid Suite, inspired by and named after one of the most important dynasties in Iranian history. |
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| The Abbasi Hotel is located in the old city of Esfahan. It was built during the reign of Shah Sultan Husayn of the Safavid dynasty as a stopover for merchants on the Silk Road. Pictured is a panoramic view of the hotel lobby. |
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| With its lavish decorations and intricate carvings, the Aliqapu room was inspired by a music room in the Ali Qapu Palace, also in Esfahan. |
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| The Chehelsotoun dining chairs are modeled after a king's throne, carved from stone in Persepolis, an ancient city and world heritage site in Iran. |
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| The three-century-old hotel fell into disrepair until French archaeologist Andre Godard decided to restore it in the 1950s. |
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| The outdoor dining area often serves Iranian dishes, the most famous being Ash-e Reshteh. |
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| The event space is decorated with gold-plated paintings and a green background. |
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| The hotel also has a traditional tea room, a cafe and a separate area for breakfast. |
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| Abbasi Hotel is always considered a must-see tourist and resort destination when coming to Iran, although it does not have many modern amenities such as gym, cappuccino machine... but it has a unique charm. |
According to VNE
