Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
There are many options, but occupancy is high in peak summer season (May to Septem-
ber) when overwhelming humidity makes air-con virtually essential.
Kadus Hotel$$
( 322 3075; cadus_hotel@yahoo.com; Azadi Blvd; s/d/tr/ste US$80/104/120/146;
)
A full-blown refit has cleverly used contemporary-retro touches to bring alive the
Kadus' 1970s architecture. Rooms have trendy faux-antique basins, Western loos and
brightly tasteful decor. It's about 2.5km south of Shohoda Sq.
HOTEL
Hotel Pamchal$$
( 666 3822; Mosalla Sq; d/ste US$56/75; )
It has attractively rebuilt rooms with de-
signer armchairs and pot plants. The orange globe-lamps are stylish and the big bathrooms
have Western toilets.
HOTEL
HOTEL
Hotel Ordibesht$
( 222 9210; fax 222 2221; s/d US$45/50; )
The Ordibesht has delightful staff and
loveably dated decor behind concrete Corinthian columns. Set well back off Shohoda Sq,
it manages to be splendidly central yet very quiet.
Mehmanpazir Kenareh$
( 222 2412; Ferdosi Alley off Shari'ati St; s/tw/tr US$9/14/17)
By far the most appeal-
ing of the central cheapies, this relatively new place has sparkling white-tiled floors, reli-
ably changed sheets and its off-road location means it's reasonably quiet. No English sign.
MOSAFERKHANEH
Eating & Drinking
For cheap desserts, nuts and snacks there are stalls around the bazaar. Many cheap kabab
barbecues appear at night on Imam Khomeini St and Toshiba Sq.
ITALIAN
Bijan's$$
( 424 5260, 0911-131 2588; bijannabi@yahoo.com; Gaz Sq, Namju Blvd; meals
US$7-12; dusk-11pm Sat-Thu)
Soft Mediterranean music, sepia photos and displays of
olive-oil bottles create a delightful atmosphere in this very un-Iranian Italian bistro where
