One of the most fascinating travel experiences is staying at a traditional hotel with original architecture, especially in a country which is known as the cradle of world sustainable architecture. Hotels with different features provide passengers with memorable experiences. Staying in a place with proper facilities is important to everyone, but a hotel with traditional style and architectural charm is always a temptation. For many of us, the kind of hotel and its service is more important than other parts of our travel. In Iran, there is a verity of hotels with different service and quality but there are some traditional and boutique hotel that provide the passengers with the best quality in service. Most of them were at first palace, caravanserai, manner house or simply a structure featuring traditional architecture or style, and then renovated and became hotels.
Laleh Hotel, Kandovan village
Following the architectural style of the Kandovan village- Handmade dwelling into the volcanic rocks-, Hotel Laleh Kandovan is built and developed in rocky style. The hotel has a capacity of 120 persons, with both standard and Jacuzzi rooms (the rooms with hot tube). The Royal and Imperial Suites with an original design, also provide a fun experience for travellers. The hotel featuring, traditional restaurant, coffee shop and the only rocky conference room in the world with the most well-equipped air conditioning and amenities. Kandovan village is not only well known for its extraordinary architecture and style but for pleasant whether, landscape, hot spring and other charming natural attractions. This boutique hotel invites many domestic and foreign tourists from all over Iran and the world.
Abbasi Hotel, Isfahan
Hotel Abbasi is not just the oldest Hotel in Iran, it’s a museum of Persian glory and fine arts. The hotel was originally a Safavid caravanserai (1695) named ‘’the caravanserai of King’ Mother’’, it has been said that about 150 artists of Isfahan have been gathered to create this magnificent structure. So, it’s a good chance to experience the historical atmosphere of Persian lifestyle.
Manouchehri Hotel, Kashan
Traditional 400 years old Manouchehri Hotel in Kashan is still one of the treasures of Persian architecture inspired by desert culture. Despite the original style of the building, a variety of good quality amenities are available to stay at. The traditional Manouchehri house of Kashan has 9 rooms overlooking the courtyard, garden and its blue pond.
Behrouzi House, Qazvin
Behrouzi house is a historical building dating back to the Qajar period, at least 150 years ago. The plan of this manner house includes a central courtyard and the surrounded rooms. There are also two small yards and an interior courtyard (private yard). The historical architecture, with its beautiful decorations, attract every visitor. In the courtyard, you will find a rectangular blue pond, surrounded by beds for resting and enjoying guests. Brick walls, candlesticks, restaurants and traditional teapots with wooden pallet around it beds create a comfortable condition for travellers. There is also a traditional bathroom, a restaurant and a photography studio for guests in the hotel.
Vali Traditional Hotel, Yazd
There are many traditional hotels in Yazd but the oldest one is Hotel Vali dates back to Safavid dynasty (about 400 years ago). The hotel has a unique architecture base on Persian architecture style of manner houses which includes two private and public courtyards and surrounding rooms with different usage. In Persian Vali means ruler so, the house originally belonged to the ruler of Yazd. The interiors and exteriors yards adorned with charming plasterwork. There is a crypt on the way of Qanat and a blue pool at the middle of Yard that extended the beauty of the scene. The hotel is located in the historical part of Yazd completely close to the complex of Amir Chakhmaq. The roof is provided to let the travellers enjoy the great view of the wind catchers on top of the round roofs.
Atigh Hotel, Isfahan
The Atigh traditional hotel dates back to the Qajar period and is registered on the list of Iranian heritage. At this hotel, you can see and enjoy the architecture and art of that period. Isfahan Atigh Hotel Complex is located in Shahshahan area which is one of the historical parts of Isfahan. the hotel features two exterior and interior courtyards. The has a traditional style and at first look, it seems like a museum, but the quality of service and its facilities are quite acceptable.
Bali Khour Hotel, Khour Desert in Isfahan
Khour has one of the best oasis landscape in Iran. The traditional Bali Khour Hotel is located in the heart of Isfahan Desert. The hotel is classified in the list on Iranian desert hotels with its massive walls that were constructed by mud and sun-dried bricks, the hotel is good shelter to escape the heat outside. The hotel has been built and developed to attracts the tourists who are interested in desert Persian culture and lifestyle.
Shushtar Traditional Hotel
Shushtar Traditional Hotel is a historic house dates back to 150 years ago in Shushtar, Khuzestan province. The hotel featuring original style and decoration. most of the Shushtar and Persian local foods served here. The hotel’s beds adorned with historical symbols of the city, which could be attractive to foreign tourists.
Niyayesh Hotel, Shiraz
Niyayesh hotel is the first traditional hotel in the historical part of this beautiful city. The hotel is close to a collection of shiraz mosques, churches and fire temples. The architecture of the hotel is
the best example of Shiraz original architecture.
Nematzadeh Hotel, Tabriz
Nematzadeh hotel is one of the first manner houses in Tabriz that turned to a hotel. The building is a monument from Qajar dynasty and a good example of Persian art during that period. the hotel is a good place to stay in Tabriz and feel the historical atmosphere of the city.