Isfahan Abbasi Hotel

Isfahan is among the most important cities regarding the tourist attractions in Iran. Many hotels have been built to accommodate domestic and foreign tourists. Abbasi Hotel is also one of the best ones for entertaining travelers. Hence, herein, in this Persia Explorer paper, we will address the introduction of the Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan.

Abbasi Guest House, the oldest hotel in Isfahan, half of the world

The ancient history of Isfahan and the historical relics that remained from different historical periods have encouraged many foreign and even Iranian tourists to visit Isfahan. A variety of hotels offer accommodation for these travelers and tourists. Abbasi Hotel, established in the Safavi period, is one of the best hotels in Isfahan. The architectural glory of the Abbasi Hotel has become well-known and specific. The valuable architecture of this building has made the Abbasi Hotel one of the world's best artwork.

Services of Abbasi Hotel

The Abbasi Hotel, known as the Caravanserai when it was established in the government of Shah Hossein Safavi, with a complex of schools and bazaars located in Chaharbagh, Isfahan. There are now several service areas at the hotel.

Abbasi Hotel includes rooms and suites, restaurants, halls, shopping centers, and café. We will introduce them in the following:

Rooms and suites of Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan

There are 225 rooms, suites, and apartments in Abbasi Hotel. Generally speaking:

• Single and double rooms have View and Pardis.
• Suites are Green, Qajar, Safavi, and Ordinary.
• Apartments are Two- or Three-bedroom.

It is interesting to know that the name Qajar or Safavi was given to the suites because their architecture and interior decoration abided by the style of the Qajar or Safavi period. On the other side, the wonderful view of the garden and the turquoise dome of the school is eye-catching. It is worth knowing that all rooms have proper safety systems. The rules and regulations for the reception of travelers and guests are also based on modern standards.

Rooms of Abbasi Hotel

Each room has a significant name and characteristics according to its location and the facilities offered to the travelers.

Standard room

The room with the least costs. This room has facilities such as LCD TV, bathroom, high-speed internet, and safety service. In addition to the mentioned items, it has a hairdryer, tea service and coffee making facilities and a minibar. These rooms are also equipped with a fire alarm system.

View room

Based on its name, it has an attractive view or landscape. Like the standard room, it has a bathroom, hairdryer, internet, safety service, and minibar. It costs more per night than a standard room.

Pardis Room

These rooms have many facilities mentioned as the previous rooms. However, they have a stylish and luxurious interior design. There is also a beautiful view toward the garden of the Abbasi Hotel for the Pardis rooms. Travelers must pay more for accommodation in the Pardis room than the standard or View room.

Pardis Suite

These suites have all the amenities with modern and stylish interior design. Besides, travelers can enjoy the view of the garden of the Abbasi Hotel, which is a pleasant sight.

Qajar Suite

Qajar-based architecture and interior design have been used in Qajar Suite. For example, Negarin walls and beautiful Mogharnas have been used in them. These suites are double and have a garden view.

Safavi Suite

Suites with two double rooms toward the garden, have Safavi interior design. That is, in the rooms, a combination of Plastering, Mourning, Gilding, and Mogharnas can be observed. The cost of the Safavi Suite is higher than other suites and rooms.

Restaurants of Abbasi Hotel

An important part of Abbasi Hotel is its restaurant sections. A variety of Iranian and international dishes are served in these restaurants.

Chehelsoton Restaurant

Guests are welcomed to a beautiful restaurant with elegant and eye-catching Qajar and Safavi architecture. The design is such that walls, columns, ceilings, and floors are designed with Hakhamaneshian stone drawings. This two-floor restaurant has a capacity of 400 guests. Its menu includes Persian, international, seafood, and various desserts. Its working hours are from 12:00 to 15:00 at noon and 19:00 to 23:00.

Breakfast hall

In Abbasi Hotel, there is a breakfast hall with Qajar architectural style and designs of flowers and birds on its wall multiply the beauty of the space. The view of this hall is toward the ChaharBagh School. The beauty of the interior architecture makes eating breakfast more enjoyable for the guests.

Naghshjahan coffee shop

The other part of the hotel that welcomes guests every day from 8:00 to 23:00 is the Naghshjahan coffee shop. The ancient and original architecture has been used in the construction of this coffee shop, which creates relaxing times for guests.

Traditional restaurant

The 20-year-old traditional restaurant is another part of the Abbasi Hotel. This restaurant is within two covered and open spaces.

View Restaurant

There is another restaurant built on the roof of the hotel called View restaurant. It is possible to watch different views of the garden and the guest house from a higher height. This 360-degree view of Isfahan city makes Abbasi restaurant and hotel more attractive.

Traditional teahouse

The hotel dining room is actually a pavilion with high walls and tiled ceilings. Two terraces are located on both sides. Guests can enjoy the services of this tea house from 16:30 to 23:30.

Halls of Abbasi Hotel

Various halls have been built in Abbasi Hotel, and their architecture has given them a special beauty. These halls are used for specific events due to their facilities and capacity. For example, Aaliqapo Hall is a small hall whose architecture is inspired by the music room of Aaliqapo Palace. This hall has a capacity of 20 persons. It is utilized for special and luxury ceremonies.

Simin Hall with a capacity of 26 persons is applied for meetings and conferences. The artwork of plastering of this hall gives elegance and eye-catching beauty to its environment. In addition to this hall, Naghshe Jahan hall has a capacity of 120 persons. The inscriptions used in the hall, exquisite wooden sash, and colored glasses have made the space of the hall attractive and captivating for the guests.

Accommodation rules of Abbasi Hotel

To provide the best services for travelers, some rules are set and implemented at the Abbasi Hotel.

• Room delivery time is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00 pm.
• If check-out time would last between 12:00 and 17:00, 50% of the cost of one night will be charged for the passenger. More than this time, the cost of one night should be paid.
• The cost for children aged from 5 to 10 is also halved if you use the extra service.
• The cost of additional bed service is 2,031,544 Rials.

Conclusion

Abbasi Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Iran and the world. Its construction, along with the bazaar and the Chaharbagh School, dates back to the Safavi period. All kinds of rooms and suites along with restaurants and halls with very beautiful and eye-catching architecture and interior design are located in this hotel. The garden and the hotel surrounding have also added to this beauty. Just read the Persia Explorer paper to get total information about this hotel.