{"id":75186,"date":"2024-03-09T05:46:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T05:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=75186"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:31:43","slug":"parsian-esteghal-hotel-in-tehran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/parsian-esteghal-hotel-in-tehran\/","title":{"rendered":"Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran: A TripAdvisor Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Opened in 1962, Parsian Esteghlal International Hotel<\/strong> was first named as the Tehran Royal Hilton<\/strong> and was one of the first 5-star<\/strong> hotel of Iran\u2019s capital city Tehran<\/a><\/strong>. Located in the north of the city, at the footstep of the Alborz Mountains<\/strong>, Parsian Esteghlal Hotel has 504 rooms and 48 suites over two twin towers. The Hotel also has restaurants and other facilities for leisure and business travelers, from Spa to meeting halls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re planning a trip to Tehran and considering Parsian Esteghlal Hotel for your stay, let\u2019s have a look at the hotel\u2019s TripAdvisor\u2019s reviews<\/strong> to see what other travelers have said about their stay there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran: What Travelers Are Saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Over the past years, Parsian Esteghlal Hotel hasn\u2019t recorded so many reviews so we have limited out overviews to the past 5 years and first two pages of TripAdvisor<\/strong>. One of the two towers of this hotel is more recent than the others, yet the overall reviews suggest that renovation are needed and were taking place in both of them. Let\u2019s first start our overview with the positive feedback travelers remember from their stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great food and breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Most visitors, whether they are satisfied are not with their stay, have praised the food at Parsian Esteghlal Hotel. Hossin T (April 2023) explains that it has a \u201cseasonal breakfast buffet with 60 types of hot and cold food\u201d thanks to \u201can experienced staff from different ethnic groups capable of preparing food for the tastes of people from different countries\u201d. M Petit (September 2022) also mentioned the cafes, restaurants, and the breakfast that Mari (August 2029) qualified of \u201c5-star breakfast\u201d. BTmz (May 2019) added: \u201cBreakfast is simply the most abundant I have ever seen. Bread and croissants of 3-star quality, poor cafe, but plenty cheese qualities, plenty of fruit…. in fact, the breakfast is one of best features.\u201d Royal Cafe is also named by Parna (March 2023) as well as Khatoun Restaurant, a \u201cbeautiful classic place\u201d according to Elias (January 2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convenient location<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Many travelers have mentioned the hotel\u2019s location as one of its strong suits, in particular for business travelers. Shehab Ashkanani (February 2024) and M Petit (September 2022) both wrote that the hotel is \u201clocated in a good place in North Tehran<\/strong>\u201d, while Mehrdad D (September 2019) added that the \u201clocation was very good especially the car parking\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atmosphere and prestige<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Atmosphere of Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The reputation of Parsian Esteghlal Hotel makes it attractive for some travelers, as it has hosted many celebrities. Hossin T (April 2023) for instance mentioned in his review that \u201cpresidents of different countries have stayed in hotels in Iran\u201d. Raana Blz (July 2019) also recalled that the \u201clobby\u2019s atmosphere was so nice with a pianist playing live\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixed experience with the staffs<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Parsian Esteghlal Hotel, Lobby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Several travelers have written that \u201cthe staff was very kind\u201d (Mehrdad D, September 2019), \u201cvery polite and welcoming\u201d (Parna, March 2023), while others have complained about it, saying they are \u201ccareless\u201d (Shehab Ashkanani, February 2024) and Sam r (July 2023) even recalled an incident in the car parking about which he said that the \u201cmanager refused to talk with us\u201d. Reza Sattarzadeh (April 2019) yet explained that \u201cthe staff is helpful though with a bit of a dry attitude, especially if you are Iranian. They seem to be more friendly and sincere towards the western guests, which is a general attitude in the hospitality sector of Iran<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical Reviews of Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Rooms of Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there were also a considerable amount of critical reviews concerning Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran which led to think that there is room for improvement. Many travelers have mentioned the fact that the hotel has gotten old and would benefit from a renovation. M Petit (September 2022) explained: \u201cThe new tower is still tired and needs renovation, especially the bathrooms. You would see cracked tiles in the bath and overused faucets.\u201d Same goes with Alireza6086 (December 2021) which wrote that the \u201cwhole hotel is old fashioned and all the belongings are from 60 years ago\u201d and Bardia X (August 2029) who said \u201cThe room is outdated it’s like they haven’t touched the room for 20 years!\u201d. Several travelers have reached the conclusion that the hotel and amenities are rather expensive in comparison to the services provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviews Summary of Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Breakfast Buffet in Parsian Esteghlal Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Overall, the TripAdvisor reviews for Parsian Esteghlal Hotel<\/strong> suggests that this renowned hotel is mostly appreciated for its location, nice view over the mountains, and in particular, for its generous breakfast and nice restaurants and cafes. However, many reviews also suggest that the hotel doesn\u2019t reach the expected standards of a 5-star hotel and is in need for renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: SURFIRAN\u2019s Perspective on Parsian Esteghlal Hotel in Tehran<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Parsian Esteghlal Hotel, Coffee Shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Parsian Esteghlal Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Tehran<\/a> with a long history of receiving prestigious guests. Well located in the north of Tehran, near Chamran Highway<\/strong>, it also has a convenient access to many sightseeing in Tehran. Despite the negative feedback it received, this hotel can be a good option even though it doesn\u2019t seem to reach the 5-star standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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