Ghasr International Hotel – Mashhad
Ghasr International Hotel is one of the oldest and most well-known five-star hotels near the shrine; it has been operating since 1977 at the beginning of Imam Reza Street, and owing to its distinctive architecture and lavish interiors, it has always been one of the main choices for pilgrims. The complex has been renovated in recent years and now offers more than 200 accommodation units in various types, from single and double rooms to luxury suites, presidential suites, honeymoon suites, and rooms with décor inspired by different periods of Iran. The hotel's proximity to the Holy Shrine, the Reza Bazaar and the 17 Shahrivar Bazaar makes travel for pilgrims easier and is one of the reasons for its popularity. The hotel’s amenities are diverse: the water complex includes a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and traditional bath, and a massage salon and fitness center are available for guests seeking relaxation or physical activity. In the dining area, Persian, Western, traditional and fast-food restaurants alongside a 24-hour café provide different settings for meals and drinks. An amusement park and children’s play area, souvenir shops, a currency exchange, taxi service, parking and tour services further complete the hotel’s facilities. Guests also note the hotel’s internal order, proper upkeep and the professional behavior of the staff. Given its excellent location, full range of facilities and luxurious accommodations, Ghasr International Hotel is a reliable option for travelers looking to book a hotel near the shrine and seeking a high-end, peaceful stay.
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Overall, the «Parsian Hotel» has received very positive feedback from guests. Key strengths include its excellent location, proximity to the shrine, professional and courteous staff, and good quality breakfast. Furthermore, the hotel's cleanliness and tidiness have also been well-received, with many guests expressing satisfaction with their stay and a desire to repeat it. However, in some cases, issues such as the average quality of the restaurant (excluding breakfast), the age of some facilities, and problems with ventilation or internet connectivity were mentioned.
- Location and proximity to the shrine: Many guests have praised the hotel's location near the Imam Reza Holy Shrine as a major advantage.
- Staff attitude and behavior: Guests often describe the hotel staff as polite, professional, friendly, and helpful.
- Breakfast quality: The variety and quality of the hotel breakfast has been highly appreciated by many travelers.
- Cleanliness and hygiene: The cleanliness of the hotel rooms and various areas has consistently been mentioned as a strength.
- General facilities and services: Many guests have expressed satisfaction with the provided facilities and services, considering them appropriate and up to par for a good hotel.
- Restaurant quality (excluding breakfast): Some guests have described the food quality at the restaurant (especially dinner and lunch) as average or lower than expected for a five-star hotel.
- Outdated facilities: Some reviews mention outdated decor, ventilation system, bathrooms, or the need for renovation in certain areas of the hotel.
- Prices of ancillary services and restaurants: The costs of services such as minibars, restaurants, and other services like photography have been described as expensive compared to external options.
- Noise between rooms: Noise from passing guests or conversations has sometimes been heard inside the rooms.
- Service speed in some cases: Slow check-in or response times for requests have been reported in some instances.
The stay was great and peaceful, and the booking through Travital was really excellent.
Unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the room, very bad cleanliness, expired items in the mini bar and so on. This will be my last experience.
The experience was very good, I felt comfortable and relaxed.
Everything except cleanliness was great
It was really amazing, we will definitely be hosts for our future trips.
The experience was nice, close to the shrine and excellent location.
Everything was good and I really enjoyed everything. The polite behavior. The weaknesses are mentioned.
Very good
I give it 5 stars.
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- 1 Bed, suitable for up to 1 guest, breakfast is included, and the price starts from $93.8 per night.
- 2 Beds Double, extra bed: 1 folding bed, suitable for up to 2 guests, breakfast is included, and the price starts from $127.27 per night.
- 2 Beds Double Classic, suitable for up to 2 guests, breakfast is included, and the price starts from $164.2 per night.
- Suite 2 Beds Classic, bed type: 1 double bed, suitable for up to 2 guests, breakfast is included, and the price starts from $187.13 per night.
- 2 Beds Double Luxury, extra bed: 1 folding bed, suitable for up to 2 guests, breakfast is included, and the price starts from $187.13 per night.
The complete list of available rooms can be viewed on the Travital website.
