Sunday, February 9, 2014

Best Western Congress Hotel, Yerevan

Best Western Hotels is the largest hotel chain in the world (a US brand that has been operating since 1946, with over 4,195 hotels in over 100 countries) and is also probably the best known independently owned and managed international hotel chain in the world.  Operating a wide range of hotels all over the world, it allows its individual hotels to retain their identity, whilst adhering to a strict list of standards that they must maintain to remain part of the brand. 

Best Western Congress Hotel, Yerevan
The Best Western Congress Hotel in Yerevan is a 4 star hotel, situated just 7 miles from the International Zvarnots airport and is close to the centre of the capital – close to the major fashion boutiques, just a few minutes’ walk from Republic Square and surrounded by the tranquillity of English Park.  With many years experience in hospitality, the staff is able to offer their guests the ‘highest international standards of service’ and if you want a ‘tried and tested’ brand-named hotel , then you will not be disappointed with Best Western.

Arrival Information
Check in is from 1.00pm and check out is at or before 12 noon.  Room availability cannot be guaranteed for early arrival, unless it has been pre-booked and if you would like a late check out (up to 7.00pm), then 50% of the room rate will be applied.

Services and Amenities
Best Western Congress Hotel, Yerevan, offers a wide range of services and amenities: a fully equipped fitness centre with a Russian sauna, open air Caribbean swimming pool (in the summer) and WiFi Internet access are all included in your room rate; 3 conference halls and 2 meeting rooms, with free Internet access, are available with the capacity for up to 300 delegates; restaurant, with free WiFi and real Italian pizza; business centre services; 24 hour bar; gift shop; massage centre; 24 hour room service; express check in and check out; airport pick up and transfer with a personal driver, a currency exchange point; daily newspapers; free parking space in front of the hotel; and a 24 hour laundry service.

Guest Rooms
This is a large hotel, which offers 3 straightforward room rates: Single Queen, Double/Twin and Congress Executive.  For a 4 star hotel, room rates start at a reasonable 45,406 AMD and finish at an equally reasonable 67,441 AMD per night (as of February of 2014) – making it great value for money. Each room features: free WiFi, bed side tables, a wardrobe, a full-length mirror, a desk with a lamp, a 21” LCD television with satellite, a safety box, a mini bar, coffee and tea-making facilities, iron and ironing board (upon request), bathroom with a large shower, toiletries, slippers, make-up mirror and  hairdryer.  You can also choose your room based on which view you would like (city view, pool view or Ararat Mountain view) and you can request an anti-allergic or non-smoking room, also.

The Congress Executive rate also includes a complimentary box of chocolates (upon arrival) and free bottled water.

Trip Advisor Rating and Testimonials                                       
Overall, this hotel has been awarded 4 stars out of 5 on the Trip Adviser website (written by independent visitors to the hotel).  When broken down, the hotel received: 4.5 stars for location and cleanliness; and 4 for sleep quality, rooms, service and value.  Some of the guests said the following:

‘My favourite and best hotel in Yerevan...’
‘My favourite hotel in Yerevan!’
‘Very nice place for a holiday in Yerevan.’
‘Central location, affordable prices.’


Basically, if you want a ‘tried and tested’ brand-named hotel with plenty of amenities/services, then the Best Western Congress Hotel in Yerevan will meet your needs.

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