Baghdad Hotel, building in Baghdad, Iraq
The Baghdad Hotel is a six-story building with about 160 rooms in central Baghdad. It sits on Saadoun Street with views of the Tigris River and offers various room types, two pools, two restaurants, and free WiFi throughout.
The building was constructed in 1953 by four Iraqi Christian families on government land and opened in early 1958. It quickly became a gathering place for important visitors and Arab artists until the government took control in 1982.
The hotel takes its name from the city itself and has shaped Baghdad's image for decades. Visitors can sense how the city has lived through different eras and how it views itself through this landmark.
The hotel sits centrally on Saadoun Street with easy access to taxis and buses for exploring the city. Twenty-four-hour security and an all-day front desk make access to most areas and services convenient at any time.
The hotel is the oldest of its kind not just in Baghdad but throughout the Middle East and opened in 1958 with high-ranking officials present. Despite difficult times, including a bombing in 2003, it stands today as a symbol of Baghdad's resilience.
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