{"id":80666,"date":"2024-05-25T10:44:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T10:44:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=80666"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T14:31:35","slug":"abbasi-hotel-in-isfahan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abbasi-hotel-in-isfahan\/","title":{"rendered":"Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan: A TripAdvisor Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Abbasi Hotel<\/strong> in Isfahan<\/a><\/strong> is one of Iran\u2019s most iconic hotels. And for a good reason: this 4-star<\/strong> hotel is a 300 years old caravanserai<\/strong> built by a Safavid King<\/strong> in 1695 to host prestigious travelers and merchants. More than 150 artists were gathered to build and decorate this magnificent place which still nowadays displays the best of Iranian artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renovated in the 20th<\/sup> century upon suggestion of the French architect and archeologist Andr\u00e9 Godard, Abbasi Hotel<\/a> is like a museum. With its paintings, murals, gardens, mirror halls and others, it was often nicknamed as \u201cthe world\u2019s most beautiful hotel\u201d and hosted numerous foreign dignitaries and politicians. The hotel offers beautiful standard rooms and breathtaking suites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are considering staying at Abbasi Hotel<\/a> during your trip to Isfahan, here\u2019s an overview of what travelers have said about this hotel on TripAdvisor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan: What Travelers Are Saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Abbasi Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is one of Isfahan\u2019s most prestigious hotels, as it\u2019s a unique historical building, which is one of the things travelers appreciated the most about it. Let\u2019s see what are Abbasi Hotel\u2019s strongest suits according to TripAdvisor reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazing Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Abbasi Hotel<\/a> is an old caravanserai and as such, is built around a lovely central garden where is now located a caf\u00e9. Most reviewers mentioned the garden as one of hotel\u2019s highlights. Edmund L (May 2024) wrote: \u201cThe biggest draw with this hotel is the magnificent garden that will rival any places in the world. Apparently Queen Elizabeth II stayed here for this reason. The guest rooms are very spacious with high ceiling and open out to the balcony facing the garden\u201d. Hossein2012 (Mar 2022) also described: \u201cThe garden and the original caravanserai building is wonderful, there are also a lot nice flowers in the garden. 10 out of 10 for this reason.\u201d Likewise, Dzeny (May 2023) recalled: \u201cI arrived to the courtyard of the hotel, to the cafe, to drink some tea. I felt like I was in a movie from the 70s, water fountain, trees, oriental decoration, oriental music, wonderful atmosphere, and friendly staff. What a romantic night!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historical Place<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Hotel Abbasi, Isfahan, Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As a 300 year old building full of history and decorated with the finest Persian art, Abbasi Hotel<\/a> felt like \u201ca living in a museum\u201d (EishTraveller, Oct 2022) for many travelers. Trip27643087903 (Dec 2023) described: \u201cAbbasi Hotel is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world and I enjoyed staying in this historical hotel. All the walls of this hotel are full of works of art and date back to 4 centuries ago\u201d. Likewise Maryam A (Aug 2023) added: \u201cAbbasi hotel is definitely one of the best traditional hotels in Iran. The beautiful paintings on every wall, marvelous mirror works, excellent woodworks, Aali Ghapoo style ceilings….\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convenient Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Abbasi Hotel’s Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

As a 4-star hotel, Abbasi Hotel<\/a> is also expected to provide modern facilities to its travelers. These various services were often mentioned by TripAdvisor reviewers, such as Arash Hadian (Nov 2022): \u201cThe garden is very beautiful. The restaurant and cafe are very high quality. The staff was very respectful. The internet is very fast. The swimming pool and sauna are excellent. The architecture is very beautiful.\u201d Likewise, Duuuudi (May 2022) wrote: \u201cA great place to stay, everything was great, rooms have good size and views, housekeeping also was very good and fast response, breakfast need some improvement, restaurant has very nice service and delicious food at the end for the value is acceptable\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Location<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Historty of Hotel Abbasi Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Abbasi Hotel<\/a> is located in Isfahan\u2019s city center, which makes it convenient to reach most sightseeing by foot or by taxi. ySparks (Sep 2022) described: \u201cAbout the location, it\u2019s the best in city, close to most the places you want to visit in city. If you\u2019re a fan of outdoor walking, you can just simply walk to your destination.\u201d NNoorzady (Feb 2020) also explained: \u201cGreat location and beautiful hotel overall with great service. The hotel is walking distance to shops and restaurants and a short taxi ride to the bazar and other points of interest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviews Summary of Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On TripAdvisor, Abbasi Hotel<\/a><\/strong> gathers a total of 1477 reviews, with a score of 4.5\/5, which makes it the 6th<\/sup> hotel in Isfahan. It\u2019s the hotel\u2019s atmosphere, in particular the garden, along with good facilities and great location that made most of Abbasi Hotel\u2019s positive feedbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Staying at Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Critical Reviews of Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Abbasi Hotel<\/a><\/strong> has a considerable amount of positive reviews, the number of negative feedback cannot be ignored. It seems that many travelers who booked a standard room have been extremely disappointed and there is a clear gap between their expectation of a 5-star hotel and their experience. Many travelers complained on TripAdvisor that the rooms were \u201coutdated\u201d and in need of renovation, some calling it a \u201cmotel\u201d rather than a hotel. Others have pointed out that the food was overpriced, and the staff \u201cdisrespectful\u201d and \u201cunfriendly\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: SURFIRAN\u2019s Perspective on Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Abbasi Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is a piece of history in Isfahan, offering a unique experience with its Qajar<\/strong> and Safavid<\/strong> Suites, that are the top of Iranian artwork. With a great location and a nice garden environment, this former caravanserai will transport you several centuries ago. Yet, considering the price of the stay, we recommend you to avoid staying in a standard room to be sure to get the most of your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Inside Hotel Abbasi of Isfahan (photo by Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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