Amberd Hotel

Armenia


This recently opened 37-room hotel on a hilltop is a popular retreat for Yerevantsis. Rooms are spacious with balconies that deliver breathtaking views over the valley and of Mt Ararat on a clear day. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis and basketball court, a spa (massages from AMD10,000) and a restaurant (mains from AMD1500) that’s open to nonguests.


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