The Abbasi Hotel in the ancient city of Esfahan is not only a resting place for tourists but also a repository of unique cultural and architectural values of Persia and its dynasties.
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| The Abbasi Hotel, open since the 1700s, is Iran's oldest and most beautiful hotel, boasting a distinct Persian design. While it may lack modern amenities, the Abbasi retains its own unique charm. Photo: Fariborz Alagheband. |
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| Abbasi is located in the ancient city of Esfahan, Iran. It was built during the reign of Shah Sultan Husayn of the Safavid dynasty to serve as a stopover for merchants on the ancient Silk Road. Photo: Fariborz Alagheband. |
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| The Safavid rooms are considered among the finest rooms in the hotel. The Safavid features two bedrooms, named after one of the most important dynasties in Iranian history. |
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| With its opulent decorations and exquisite carvings, Aliqapu Hall is a venue for ceremonies. The room's design is inspired by the music room at Ali Qapu Palace in Esfahan. Photo: Fariborz Alagheband. |
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| One of the six dining and drinking establishments at the Abbasi Hotel is the Chehelsotoun restaurant. The most striking feature of the Chehelsotoun restaurant's architecture is its Safavid and Qajar-style paintings, along with its dazzling chandeliers and lanterns. |
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| The Chehelsotoun restaurant has approximately 400 seats for diners. A highlight is the seating, which is modeled after the king's throne depicted in the stone carvings of Persepolis, an ancient city and World Heritage site in Iran. |
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| This centuries-old hotel was once used as a military complex in the early 1900s and fell into disrepair. In the 1950s, French archaeologist Andre Godard decided to restore it. Soon after, Abbasi became a 4-star hotel that embodies the atmosphere of its ancient past. |
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| Currently, the Abbasi Hotel has 23 suites with 225 rooms, divided into the old and new wings. The rooms in the newly built wing are designed differently from those in the old wing. The rooms in the old wing, especially the Qajar and Safavid suites, have been restored and decorated in a traditional style. |
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| Cheshmandaz is a restaurant on the hotel's rooftop, famous for its Iranian dish called Ash-e Reshteh, a large noodle soup with beans and herbs. Arian Aghamardi, a frequent customer of the hotel, says that the soup at Cheshmandaz restaurant in the Abbasi Hotel is an essential part of any visit to the ancient city of Esfahan. |
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| Zarrin Hall is an event space decorated with gold leaf against a green wall background. It is a venue for seminars, conferences, and receptions. |
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| Besides its renowned main restaurants, the Abbasi Hotel also features a traditional tea house, café, and breakfast lounge. Here, guests can spend time enjoying tea, reading, or finding quiet spaces away from the hustle and bustle of the city. |
According to Zing