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Recommended Hotels for Media Fairmont Baku Recommended hotels for media Fairmont Baku Located in the Flame Towers Complex, just a 3-minute walk from the famous Martyrs’ Alley, 5-star Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers features picturesque views of Baku City or Caspian Sea. Modern air-conditioned rooms at Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers include contemporary décor and a flat-screen TV. A spacious work desk, fully-stocked minibar and panoramic windows are also fitted in all rooms. The marble bathrooms come with a glass wall and bidet. Certain rooms offer access to Fairmont Gold Lounge. A rich variety of dishes is served in Fairmont’s Le Bistro Restaurant featuring International Bistro and Local cuisine. Original and traditional cocktails can be enjoyed at Nur Lounge Bar. With the phenomenal view of Caspian Sea, The Jazz Club seduce saxophone tunes nicely orchestrated with piano melodies, talented DJ on weekdays, for a cozy environment. Luxurious spa treatments are provided in our spa center, including hammam, sauna and massages. Baku Old City district is 15 minutes’ walk from Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers, and Caspian Sea embankment is a 20-minute walk away. A transfer to Heydar Alyev Airport (32 km) is provided on request. Price per night Deluxe room city view single 230 USD / 390 AZN Deluxe room city view double 247 USD / 420 AZN Prices include breakfast 1A, Mehdi Huseyn AZ1006 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: 994 125654848 www.fairmont.com Staybridge Suites Baku Staybridge Suites Baku offers accommodation in Baku, just across the street from the 28 May Mall.Baku Old Town is 3 km away. The comfortable rooms are air conditioned and have a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and slippers. Guests can energise in the fitness centre. Various dining options can be found within a 5-minute walk away. Azerbaijan Opera and Ballet Theatre is 600 m from Staybridge Suites Baku. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 19 km from the property. Price per night Standard Single Room: 80 USD / 136 AZN Standard Double Room: 90 USD / 153 AZN One Bedroom Suite: Single 95 USD / 136 AZN One Bedroom Suite: Double 105 USD / 179 AZN Prices include breakfast Pushkin Street 30 , Nasimi, AZ1010 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 12490193 Email: [email protected] www.ihg.com / www.staybridgesuites.com Sapphire City Hotel A great choice for a stay in Baku, Sapphire City Hotel is situated in the center of Baku - Fountain Square and features a rooftop terrace. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Sapphire City Terrace, which serves Eastern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Rooms at this luxurious hotel get the details right with nice touches like premium bedding, bathrobes, and slippers. Price per night Single 270 USD / 460 AZN Double 290 USD / 494 AZN Prices include breakfast Nizami Street 64, AZ1095 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 124988006 www.sapphire.az Sapphire Inn Hotel Located in the centre of Baku, a 5-minute walk to the Old City and Fountain Square, Sapphire Inn Hotel offers modern and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The air-conditioned rooms feature classic design and modern furnishings. They come with a flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathrooms offer a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a balcony. The Akhundoff Restaurant serves international cuisine and has a selection of fine wines. It also offers breakfast buffet. Other restaurants are a short walk away. Icherishekher Metro Station is within a 5-minute walk and Baku Train Station is 3 km away. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Price per night Single 250 USD / 426 AZN Double 270 USD / 460 AZN Prices include breakfast Hasan Abdullayev Street 5, AZ1014 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 125051105 www.sapphire.az Shah Palace Hotel Shah Palace Hotel is located in the centre of Baku, just 50 m from Icheri Sheher Metro Station. It features 3 restaurants and a gym. Free WiFi is provided. All elegant classic-style rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, DVD Player and minibar. Free toiletries and slippers are provided in a bathroom. Sophisticated Azerbaijan, European and Asian dishes are offered in various restaurants. A buffet breakfast is served every morning, and guests can have a drink in the bar or sitting in the patio. The on-site tour desk offers different guided tours, and it is possible to rent a car. Guests can work out in a gym, relax in a sauna or hamman. Massage services are also available. The hotel is located in the middle of Baku Old City and is just a 5-minute walk to Baku city center and Boulevard. The distance to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is 30 km. Price per night Standard Single 80 USD / 137 AZN Standard Double/Twin 90 USD / 154 AZN Prices include breakfast Boyuk Qala Street 47, Icheri-Sheher, AZ1000 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 124970405 www.shahpalacehotel.com Central Park Hotel This 4-star hotel in Baku is a 5-minute walk from Fountain Square and the fashion boutiques of Nizami Promenade. Central Park Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a gourmet rooftop restaurant. A spa bath and a plasma satellite TV are included in all spacious rooms at the Central Park Hotel Baku. Rooms also feature elegant décor, soft pastel colours and air conditioning. The rooftop Maccaroni restaurant offers great views of the Caspian Sea. Buffet breakfasts, business lunches and à la carte Italian specialities are served here. Guests are welcome to relax in the sauna, gym or order a massage. Snacks and drinks are served in the informal Caffè Mondo, whereas the Sky Bar offers sophisticated cocktails and great views of the Baku skyline. Reception at the Central Park Baku is open 24/7. Baku Central Station is only 500 m away and a shuttle service can be arranged from Heydar Aliyev Airport, 25 km away. Price per night Single 60 USD / 103 AZN Double 70 USD / 120 AZN Triple 80 USD / 136 AZN Prices include breakfast Suleyman Rahimov 165, AZ1014 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 125944235 Email: [email protected] www.centralparkhotelbaku.com Bristol Hotel Featuring free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception, this hotel is located in Baku city, 50 m from the Old Town district. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony. Every room at Bristol Hotel includes a classic style design and beige furnishings. Bathrooms are fitted with slippers and bathrobes. Breakfast is served in Bristol’s dining room, which comes with tea/coffee making facilities. Several restaurants and cafés can be found within a 5-minute walk of the hotel. The 15th-century Shirvanshahs’ Palace is 8 minutes’ drive from Bristol Hotel, and the Caspian Sea Embankment is 3.5 km away. Heydar Alyev Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Price per night Single/Double 59 USD / 100 AZN Twin 65 USD / 110 AZN Prices include breakfast M.E.rasulzada Street 6, Sabayil, AZ1001 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 124937322 JW Marriott Absheron Baku This 5-star hotel is in Baku is located in the heart of the city, on the Freedom Square. Baku’s main shopping, entertainment and business districts are all within a 5-minute walk of the JW Marriott Hotel Absheron Baku. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at the JW Marriott Hotel Absheron Baku feature a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, work desk and a laptop safe. Guests will find a bath, shower, bathrobe and slippers in each luxury bathroom. ZEST Lifestyle Café is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A range of breakfasts and barbecued dishes are served in the Fireworks restaurant, while Oro Nero restaurant offers Italian specialities and a fine selection of wines. Guests can enjoy drinks and snacks at the Razzmatazz bar or in the Zest coffee house. The JW Marriott includes a sauna area and 24-hour gym. The hotel also has a magnificent indoor pool offering panoramic views of the Caspian Sea. It takes just 7 minutes to walk to Baku Central Station, and Baku International Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Price per night Deluxe room City View Single 247 USD / 420 AZN Deluxe room City View Double 266 USD / 452 AZN Prices include breakfast 674 Azadliq Square, AZ1010 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 124998888 www.marriott.com Qafqaz Baku Sport Hotel The four-star Qafqaz Sahil Baku Hotel is located in the epicentre of the recently-developed Baku White City, close to the splendours of Baku Boulevard, making it the perfect choice for all guests, whether tourists or on business. The hotel impresses all guests with its friendly and attentive staff and sleek art deco-style rooms, amongst many other services. The hotel is located next to the Boxing Federation, which has a hall measuring 1567 sq m. This complex includes a training room, briefing rooms, fitness and spa centre, medical facilities, doctor’s office, conference hall, VIP café, trainer’s room, and broadcasting both, enabling the hotel to host both sporting and other events. The hotel rooms and restaurants in this circular building, featuring an impressive glass façade, provide fantastic panoramic views of the Baku Boulevard and Baku White City. All 104 rooms have been designed to ensure the height of luxury is provided for all guests, transforming them into a home away from home. Price per night Single 77 USD / 131 AZN Double 89 USD / 151 AZN Junior Suit 120 USD / 204 AZN Prices include breakfast Khagani Rustamov Street, Block1210, AZ1025 Baku, Azerbaijan Phone: +994 124041470 Email: [email protected] www.qafqazhotels.com Park Inn by Radisson Baku Hotel With a central location, our Park Inn by Radisson in Baku is well placed for enjoying all that the Azerbaijan capital city has to offer.
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