Parsian Kowsar Hotel – Isfahan
Parsian Kowsar Hotel in Isfahan is one of the country’s most long-established five-star hotels; it opened in 1970 and operated as the Sheraton before the Revolution. With more than fifty years of history, the hotel is housed in a seven-story building with 225 rooms and suites, located in the heart of the city beside the Zayandeh River and just steps from Si-o-se-pol. Many of its rooms and suites are large, airy and tastefully furnished, and some offer exceptional views of the Zayandeh River. The hotel’s delightful green spaces and flower-filled garden provide a pleasant spot for relaxing and enjoying meals or drinks outdoors. The hotel has five varied restaurants: the 24-hour Parseh Simin serving Iranian and international dishes; the traditional Sarv restaurant with authentic local dishes such as khoresht mast and beryani; the Zarrin restaurant in the lobby overlooking the garden; the Sabz (Green) restaurant with an Italian and vegetarian menu; and the seasonal Abshar (Waterfall) restaurant in the green area by the pool offering barbecue dishes. The Firoozeh lobby lounge provides a cozy setting for drinks and desserts. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, outdoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna and jacuzzi, business center, a pastry and dessert counter, souvenir and handicraft shops, and conference and meeting halls. The hotel is equipped with an electric car charging station, which is free for all guests. Its location provides easy access to sightseeing and commercial areas: Si-o-se-pol metro station is only a 4-minute walk away, and the Madi Niasarm waterway is about a 3-minute drive. The Park shopping complex and Ferdowsi and Salman Farsi streets and Ayeneh Khaneh Boulevard are also a 3-minute drive away. Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Khaju Bridge and the Metal Bridge are about 3 to 4 minutes by car from the hotel. Sahel Cinema, Enghelab Square, Shiraz Gate and the Shahrzad restaurant are accessible with a 4-minute drive. The Jolfa neighborhood is only a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Given its history, prime location, comprehensive amenities and variety of accommodation units, Parsian Kowsar Hotel in Isfahan is a suitable choice for guests who want simultaneous access to historical attractions and shopping centers and to enjoy a complete experience at the Parsian Kowsar Hotel.
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Overall, this hotel has been praised for its excellent location, convenient access to historical attractions, and beautiful grounds. The cleanliness of both the rooms and common areas is often described as very good to excellent, and the staff's courteous and professional demeanor has also been noted positively. While breakfast and the restaurant have met with satisfaction in some experiences, there have also been comments regarding inconsistencies in quality and variety. In addition to the positive aspects, some guests have mentioned concerns about the age of certain parts of the building, deficiencies in some amenities, and inconsistencies in service. Overall, this hotel appears to be a suitable choice for comfortable accommodation and convenient access, but it still has room for improvement to reach the standards of a five-star hotel.
- Excellent location: proximity to Si-o-se Pol, Zayande Rud and historical/tourist centers.
- Good cleanliness: Many guests appreciated the clean rooms, common areas, and proper hygiene.
- Friendly staff behavior: Courteous, professional, and responsive staff interactions were repeatedly mentioned.
- Beautiful and pleasant environment: The hotel's courtyard, garden, and green spaces were highly appreciated.
- Acceptable to good breakfast and restaurant: Some guests described the breakfast as varied and the restaurant food as of good quality.
- Spacious rooms and suitable amenities in some areas: Some guests praised the spacious rooms, room service, parking, and overall amenities.
- Oldness of part of the building and rooms: Some reviews mention dilapidation, need for renovation, and outdated equipment.
- Weak or limited breakfast: Some guests found the breakfast to be ordinary, lacking variety, or below expectations for a five-star hotel.
- Parking issues: Lack of capacity, uncovered parking, or crowded parking were common complaints.
- Defects in some room amenities: Issues such as broken hair dryer, electric kettle, weak internet, poor lighting, or outdated equipment have been reported.
- Discrepancies in services and reception: Some experiences mentioned unsatisfactory reception staff interaction, slow check-in/out process, or inadequate employee training.
- Weak food quality in some areas: While some reviews were positive, complaints were also raised about the low quality or high prices of the food.
The hotel is clean and good, but it's not on par with a 5-star hotel.
Overall, it is a good hotel with very excellent staff behavior and helpfulness and responsiveness.
The hotel is very good and had a great location.
The reception needs review.
I had a very good experience and I will definitely come back Parsian Kowsar Hotel is my choice.
In terms of cleanliness and hygiene, it is very good, but in terms of internet and staff, it's terrible.
The suite we booked was very spacious and comfortable, and it was complete.
Overall, the hotel was good, we had a good experience and it had a nice area.
I had a good stay and I hope that the hotel managers will do their utmost to improve the facilities and the current conditions of the hotel.
Much lower than expected.
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