Eskan Hotel Forsat

Tehran


There are 42 sizeable, well-equipped, very clean and quiet rooms here that remind of modern three-star hotels elsewhere, but are unusually well-finished by Iranian standards. Rooms come with a safe, a good bathroom and comfy beds. Service is professional.


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