Set up by the Western University of Baku to train students in hotel management, one cannot but feel apprehensive initially. Even more so with rates at US$200/night! (this was during the yearly Oil and Gas show, regular rates are US$90)Turns out, however, that my fears were unfounded. Staff were hospitable to a fault. Obviously intending to cash in on the... more

We landed up here by chance for three nights having fled the truly awful Hotel Absheron. Unfortunately we got the smallest room on the ground floor where there was clearly a bit of a problem with plumbing. However the hotel was immaculate and aspired to Western standards - very modern bathroom, good fixtures and fittings. The staff were lovely and... more

Stayed here for 3 nights. Its a hotel run as a training hotel for students at the towns Western University. Small with only 11 rooms, but all perfect to Western Standards. Hot water all the time, adequate bathroom facilities. Breakfast included and continental. There is a bar/restaurant but rarely opne. Located in the pleasant Old City area. Bit pricey at... more