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A Night in a Persian Palace: The Abbasi Hotel

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Isfahan, often referred to as Nesf-e-Jahan (Half of the World) by locals, is a city that has the essence of Iran’s rich history, cultural heritage, and architectural brilliance. Nestled in the heart of the country, Isfahan is a treasure trove of marvels that transport visitors to the past, where the echoes of ancient civilizations resonate through its streets… This sounds so dramatic and the name of this dramatic place is the famous Abbasi Hotel.
 
My family and had a amazing trip to Isfahan and stayed at the stunning Safavid-era Hotel, the Abbasi Hotel. In this Post we would like to take you there, too!
It is nestled in the heart of the historic city center it is a masterpiece. The hotel is luxurious but still feels super authentic, like you’re living in a different time. The Hotels history dates back to the 17th century and it was originally built during the Safavid era. It served as a caravanserai, providing accommodation for travelers along the Silk Road. Imagine sleeping in such a historical place. The Aura of the hotel was so powerful. We loved every bit of it – from the beautiful gardens to the cozy, elegant rooms. And don’t even get me started on the food!
Garden of the Abbasi Hotel

For the Foodies

Our day began with a hearty Persian breakfast at the hotel, preparing us for a day. The breakfast room was in a Persian palace charm. Even though it wasn’t the nicest room in the hotel, it had its own charm. The breakfast itself? We loved every part of it. 
I loved two parts of the breakfast the most, which you must try. You will fall in love with it:
 
The homemade jams of carrots and quits [Morabbaye Havij & Beh] with a hint of cardamom are so delicious! Combined with cream cheese, which is more cream than cheese.
 
It is a very common breakfast choice in Iran and easy to do it at home too.
I make my own jam but you can also get it at a persian or oriental store.
 

The special “Abbasi Omelette”. Don’t get intimidated by the rich and unusual mix: eggs, walnuts, sesame & dates. It is a dream of omelette.

In the Persian cuisine we have a lot of sweet dishes which are not dessert!
Posing at the Abbasi Hotel
rooms of abbasi hotel in Isfahan

Qajar Suite

Suite at the Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan

Safavid Suite

We had two Suites booked for the family, to start with, one was the Qajar Suite which has traditional and light colors, and roofs decorated with tile work.

The average room Rate is 200€ / Night.

Meanwhile, right next door was the magnificent Safavid Suite which is available at 300€ / Night. 

It also offers twinrooms for around 100€ / Night.

Samovar at the Tea House in Isfahan
tea house at the Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan

After a day of some sightseeing, we returned to rest at the Hotels Teahouse which offers lush spaces within the garden. Here, you can taste a variety of traditional Persian tea flavors. Classic black tea, often served with a hint of cardamom or cinnamon. Additionally, saffron tea stands out with its unique, delicate flavor and beautiful golden color. Another option is rose tea, made with fragrant rose petals.. The tea preparation process here is an art form. The tea is brewed slowly in samovars, allowing the flavors to fully develop. With the tea you can savor local sweets or like we did, persian saffron Icecream. 

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Persian Traditional Ice cream with saffron
Persian Saffron Ice cream [Bastani Sonnati]

The star ingredient, saffron, gives the ice cream its golden-yellow color and a unique, aromatic flavor. Rosewater adds a subtle floral note. Chopped pistachios are often mixed into the ice cream. And chopped freezed cream gives it a very special taste. 

[Faloudeh]

The white layer is called Faloudeh and it is another traditional dessert, known for its refreshing qualities. It is made of vermicelli-like rice noodles and lime juice and served with mint, lime or cherry syrup. 

woman at the gardens of Isfahan

I do think that some parts could use a bit of a facelift. Certain areas could benefit from some renovations to bring them up to modern standards. But our stay at the Abbasi Hotel in Isfahan was truly magical. The hotel’s historic beauty, and lush gardens, made us feel like we were living in a different time. 

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