Darvishi Royal Hotel in Mashhad: A TripAdvisor Perspective
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Darvishi Royal Hotel is one of Mashhad’s most famous 5-star hotels. Indeed, with its 22 floors, the hotel is the highest in the east of Iran. Opened in 2012, it offers no less than 230 suites and rooms to visitors.
Located on Imam Reza Boulevard, leading directly to the Holy Shrine of Mashhad, it benefits from an ideal location and offers many services such as restaurants, coffee shop, souvenir shops, spa, and free transfers to the airport and holy shrine.
If you are considering staying at Darvishi Royal Hotel during your trip to Mashhad, here’s an overview of what travelers have said about this hotel on TripAdvisor.
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Darvishi Royal Hotel in Mashhad: What Travelers Are Saying
With a convenient location near Imam Reza Shrine and situated in a lively area, Darvishi Royal Hotel has pleased travelers on TripAdvisor for its variety of good services and for its elegant design. Here are what travelers are saying about Darvishi Royal Hotel on TripAdvisor:
Good Services
Several travelers have praised the variety of services offered by Darvishi Royal Hotel in their reviews on TripAdvisor. Hossein2012 (Jan 2024) wrote: “Positive points: good swimming pool, good lobby and room, good breakfast”. Mohammadg (Jul 2019) similarly wrote: “Very good service, this was masseuse (sic) very well be a variety of foods and desserts and appetizers (…) and whatever supplies related to the room”. Mollazadeh (Jun 2019) appreciate the “transfer to Haram and airport frequently”, as well as Ali Ahsani (Mar 2019) who explained: “Free transfer from and to airport. Free transfer to holly shrine (…) You can play and buy in bazar in hotel, they can serve your food in room. And clean rooms.”
Good Location
One of the strong suits of Darvisihi Royal Hotel is its location, near Imam Reza Shrine, one of Mashhad’s main point of interest for many visitors. Shahread sh (Sep 2021) explained: “The distance from the hotel to the shrine of Imam Reza is very close. It is about ten minutes’ walk to the shrine.” Darja Alver (Dec 2019) also added that “the location is only 15 min walking distance to many restaurants and historic districts”.
Lobby and Rooms Design
Several travelers have mentioned their room in their comments, such as Michael M (Mar 2023) who wrote that “the suites were clean and big”, and Darja Alver (Dec 2019) who named her review “luxurious” and said that they “had furnished the room very professional. I liked my room too much”. Mahdieh Ghasemi (Feb 2020) also commented: “The lobby was great. Rooms design was creative. Some rooms had spa, some rooms were decorated like a historical palace”. While Abbas A (Dec 2019) from the UAE said wrote that “the hotel exterior and interior is very beautiful” he yet added that his room was too small and “not standard for a five-star hotel”.
Reviews Summary of Darvishi Royal Hotel in Mashhad
On TripAdvisor, Darvishi Royal Hotel gathers a total of 132 reviews, with a score of 4/5, which makes it the 5th hotel in Mashhad. The hotel’s reviews are mixed over the past years, with several negative reviews among positives ones. Travelers who were satisfied with their stay mostly praised the elegance of the hotel and the comfort of the rooms, the good services available, and the convenient location.
Critical Reviews of Darvishi Royal Hotel in Mashhad
Unfortunately, Darvishi Royal Hotel gathered several negative reviews over the past years, with travelers criticizing the behavior of the staff, which, without being disrespectful, seemed to lack the attitude of a five-star staff. Many reviews reflect the fact that the traveler’s expectations, in regard to the price and status of the hotel, were not met by the reality. “As a five-star luxury hotel, it will not satisfy you at all the management of the hotel is so weak, some items and tools of hotel are cheap or must be replaced”, summarized Rose Sun P in her 3-star review (Oct 2020).
Conclusion: SURFIRAN’s Perspective on Darvishi Royal Hotel in Mashhad
Darvisihi Royal Hotel is a good 5-star hotel perfectly located for travelers visiting Mashhad for its Imam Reza Shrine or wishing to stay in the center of the city. It offers many services, such as spa, restaurants and free transfers, and a charming elegant decoration. Yet, keep in mind that it may not reached the expectations of a 5-star hotel for some travelers.
Darvishi Royal Hotel Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Coffee Shop
- Indoor Pool
- Fitness Center & Spa
- Beauty Salons
- Conference facilities
- Souvenir Shops
- Free Parking
- Free Airport Transport
Darvishi Royal Hotel’s Proximity to Major Attractions
Well located in the city center of Mashhad close to Imam Reza Holy Shrine, Darvishi Royal Hotel is a short distance by taxi from the following attractions:
- 10 min by foot and 5 by taxi from Imam Reza Holy Shrine (1.4 km)
- 9 min from Bazaar Reza (2.2 km)
- 17 min from Tomb of Nader Shah (5 km)
- 17 min from from Mashhad Hasemi Nejad International Airport (6.9 km)
- 20 min from Koohsangi Park (6.7 km)
Rooms from 100€/night
- Address: Imam Reza Boulvevard, Mashhad
- Phone number: +98.513.808.0000
- Website: https://www.darvishihotel.com
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Best Affordable Hotels in Mashhad
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If you are rather looking for an affordable hotel in Mashhad, here are some of our best recommendations:
1. Parse Hotel Mashhad
Parse Hotel is a budget hotel located in the city-center of Mashhad, near Imam Reza Holy Shrine. It provides good services and clean rooms in a convenient location, which makes it a top choice for travelers on a budget.
Rooms from 10€ /night
2. Shiraz Hotel Mashhad
Shiraz Hotel Mashhad is a budget-friendly 3-star hotel in Mashhad. Located in the city-center, it is close to a metro station and at a short distance from the Imam Reza Holy Shrine. On TripAdvisor, Shiraz Hotel Mashhad is among the best hotels in Mashhad, with travelers praising its staff, its convenient location and great amenities.
Rooms from 10€ /night
3. Sadaf Hotel Mashhad
Sadaf Hotel Mashhad is a budget hotel opened in 1991 and renovated in 2015 with 62 rooms. As a 1-star hotel, it provides simple but good amenities, in regard to the price. It is located at a close distance to Mashhad Railway Station.
Rooms from 10€ /night
4. Rona Hotel Mashhad
Rona Hotel Mashhad is a 4-star hotel offering reasonable prices and located at a short distance by taxi to Imam Reza Holy Shrine. Opened in 2023 it offers various types of rooms and suites with a modern and elegant design.
Rooms from 30€ /night
5. Khorshid Taban Hotel Mashhad
Khorshid Taban Hotel Mashhad is another reasonable 4-star hotel in Mashhad. Opened in 2016 and located in the city center, Khorshid Taban Hotel offers 75 rooms and suites, along with various amenities such as a restaurant, a coffee shop, and an indoor pool.
Rooms from 33€ /night
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