Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 brands, today announces the anticipated opening of Courtyard by Marriott Baku. The 365-guestroom hotel will open under a long-term franchise agreement with Absheron Hotel Group, who will operate the property. Located in northern Baku, close to the city’s downtown district, the property is ideally situated for both business and leisure guests to enjoy the vibrant city.
The hotel is set just one kilometer from the capital’s iconic shopping area, Nizami Street, with renowned landmarks a short walk away. These include the historic Maiden Tower in Baku’s Old City and the stunning Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by famed firm Zaha Hadid Architects. The Heydar Aliyev International Airport is only a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
“We are delighted to be opening the first Courtyard by Marriott in Azerbaijan in June this year. The hotel will offer leisure and business travellers a refreshing ambiance with friendly and attentive service helping guests stay connected while traveling. The desirable location enables guests to make the most of the buzzing city” said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, Continent Brand Leader, Premium and Select Brands, EMEA, Marriott International.
Eldar Alimuradov, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Baku explained; “Through the highly acclaimed Courtyard by Marriott brand and development of Baku’s tourism industry, we are looking forward to welcoming a broad audience of travellers.”
The new build property offers a stylish and modern design. The 365 spacious guestrooms, which overlook the Winter Park, feature a functional work area and free high-speed internet access, helping guests stay connected whilst on the road.
BESH Gastropub, the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, serves both Azerbaijani and international specialty dishes, using the finest local ingredients. The hotel bar is an ideal place for guests to unwind and enjoy bar snacks and signature cocktails.
With more than 495 square meters of meeting space, set across 11 meeting rooms, the hotel can accommodate a range of functions. All meeting rooms come with state-of-the-art lighting, AV equipment support such as Interactive Digital Boards, 65-inch TVs and free Wi-Fi coverage. The hotel also offers a spacious 24-hour self-service gym.
For more information or online reservations, please visit: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/gydcy-courtyard-baku/
About Absheron Hotel Group
“Absheron Hotel Group” Limited Liability Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PASHA Holding LLC, is a young hotel management company. With the establishment of the company in 2013, the Group aims to become a strategic hospitality industry player with a medium-term aspiration of taking a leading position in the national and regional markets through establishing a world-class portfolio of hotels and resorts. This portfolio stretches across various hotel categories from mid-scale to luxury hotels and other hospitality entities both in and outside of Baku. The Group owns two luxury hotels in the capital of Azerbaijan one being the JW Marriott Absheron, which is managed by respective international hotel management company.
The Group currently operates and manages directly nine hotels, with 5 being part of a franchise agreement with Marriott namely:
• Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard
• Sheraton Baku Intourist
• Courtyard Baku
• Pik Palace, Shahdag, Autograph Collection
• Park Chalet, Shahdag, Autograph Collection
Furthermore, Absheron Hotel Group has one more property in Baku and one in Tbilisi, which are currently under development or construction, scheduled to open within the next 18 months. For more information, please contact [email protected].