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Farhangi Alley off the right-hand side. Enter this, walk straight ahead and you'll come to
the hotel.
HOTEL
Safavi Hotel$$
( 220 8600; Felestin St;
www.safavihotel.ir
,
in Farsi; s US$50, d US$64-82, tr
US$100; )
This well-run midrange option is in a fantastic location between
Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq and the Zayandeh River. Rooms are comfortable, with satellite
TV and good-sized bathrooms, and the hotel is set back from Felestin St, minimising
noise. The rooftop teahouse is a wonderful place to relax in summer. Wi-fi costs US$2.30
per hour.
Azady Hotel$$
( 220 4011; fax 220 3713; Masjed-e Sayyed St; d/tr US$64/82; )
Well-run, clean
and comfortable, the Azady is a good choice despite being located on one of Esfahan's
busiest streets. Front rooms are double-glazed, but we suggest requesting one at the rear
of the building to ensure a good night's sleep. No off-season discounts.
HOTEL
Kowsar International Hotel$$$
( 624 0230-39;
www.hotelkowsar.com
;
Mellat Blvd; s/d/tr US$97/197/220;
)
Portraits of Ayatollahs Khomeini and Khamenei on the wall signal that this one-time
Sheraton is now government-owned. Rooms are comfortable but characterless; the best
have balconies overlooking the river. The hotel's restaurants have a good reputation but
service in them and at the hotel's reception certainly doesn't match the hotel's five-star
prices. Wi-fi costs US$5 per 24 hours.
HOTEL
Setareh Hotel$$
( 220 7060;
www.setarehhotel.com
; Hafez St; s/d/tr US$53/89/112; )
Close
proximity to Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) Sq, professional management and features such as
satellite TV and squeaky-clean modern bathrooms make this an option worth considering,
though rooms are dark and a bit depressing. The rooftop restaurant is delightful in sum-
mer.
HOTEL
Bekhradi Historical Residence $$
( 448 2072;
www.safavidinn.com
;
Sonbolestan Alley, off Ebn-e Sina St; s or d without
bathroom US$71, s/d with bathroom US$98/125; )
This quiet, modest-sized
khan-e
sonnati
(traditional house) is the real Safavid-style deal; five fully restored rooms, some
TRADITIONAL HOTEL
