Built in 1926 to designs by the architect Bunatian, the Royal Tulip Grand Hotel has been renovated to revive the glamour of its golden age. Its classic Italianate styling remains, and original wall decoration is preserved in several public areas, while the amenities have been brought fully up to date. The hotel is part of the Golden Tulip group, within Louvre Hotels Group.
At a glance
Location: Charles Aznavour Square, Yerevan, Armenia
Stayed in: Room
Best for: culture-focused city breaks and business stays in central Yerevan
Reviewed: November 2014
8.6 out of 10
Setting and arrival
The hotel is in the centre of Yerevan on Charles Aznavour Square. Art, a grand staircase and those preserved original walls give the lobby a sense of history.
The rooms
Rooms are elegantly decorated in creams and soft pastels with vintage-style furniture, and free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a minibar are discreetly integrated. Suites add a separate sitting room and a balcony with sweeping city views.
Dining and drinks
Ristorante Rossini, voted the best hotel restaurant in Yerevan in 2008 and 2009, serves Italian and Armenian dishes with an extensive wine list and panoramic views over the square. The Dolce Vita Bar in the Winter Garden, styled like an Italian village square, is open around the clock, with live piano and harp music in the evenings.
Wellness
A wellness centre and spa, with indoor and outdoor pools, round out the facilities.
The verdict
Exceptional service, a fine restaurant and a historic building in the heart of the city make the Royal Tulip one of Yerevan’s top addresses.
- Rooms: 8.5
- Service: 9.0
- Dining: 9.0
- Facilities and spa: 8.5
- Location: 9.0
Royal Tulip Grand Hotel Yerevan, Charles Aznavour Square, Yerevan, Armenia.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in November 2014. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
