Best Luxury Hotels in Baku
It was the glitzy home of Eurovision back in 2012, but the coastal settlement of Raku, is also Azerbaijan’s capital. It’s boomed in modern times, thanks to a lucrative gas and oil industry. Although ancient roots are still clearly visible here, shiny skyscrapers are shooting up at some speed, as the city sees a fast rate of transformation. The walled inner city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – three of its towers were said to be used as fire temples in the 5th and 6th centuries. Visitors come not only for the glamour and heritage but also Baku’s wonderfully temperate (and in summer, downright hot), climate.
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Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers
(5 stars)Known as Flame Towers, the curved and pointed skyscrapers of this iconic building act as a landmark on Baku’s horizon. As such, the bird’s eye outlook from almost every suite is stunning – each bedroom has a marble bathroom, Nespresso machine, stocked mini-bar and workstation too. Le Bistro Restaurant serves international cuisine, with the bartenders in Nur Lounge mixing signature cocktails and there’s the Balcon Cafe for sushi and sarnies. The Fairmont has an in-house spa, pool, shops and a Jazz Club for live sax and piano music. And within the same building, you’ll find entertainment options such as an IMAX cinema.