Sulaymaniyah Palace — Hotel in Bakrajo subdistrict

I haven't stayed at the hotel, but it's not a bad place to get a cheap beer, get a massage, a haircut, buy a plane ticket, or use the money transfer service. Just note that the bar doesn't actually have billiards as advertised on the Sport Bar sign outside the building. It's a dark den for middle-aged Kurdish men to sit quietly and drink while listening to / watching club music videos and gawking at the wait-staff who are exclusively young, large-breasted South African and Korean girls.

Note that if you're transferring money to the United States, do not use this Western Union. Use the one down the street at Iraqi National Bank. For some reason this particular Western Union has to send the funds first to Jordan and then on to the US which means that the difference in fee between here and Iraqi national bank is about 100 dollars US. There is a cheaper money transfer service available here, but also can't send to the...

It seems that the hotel is belong to Saddam Hussein era. Spent 6 night at this hotel during Sulaiymaniah International Fair. The hotel is located near Old Bazaar, which is wonderful. It's regarded as 4-star in Kurdistan territory but of course you shouldn't compare it with other 4 star (or even 3 star) of international brand. At best, based on International standards, it is 2-3 star Hotel. in my opinion you can find better Hotel in Cercenar area in the city. Checking in/out was efficient. I would say it's functional room with very poor decorations. Elevators was terrible.Internet connection was very fast. Buffet breakfast choice was not various. You can find an ordinary restaurant in top roof and a good bar (Sport bar) in ground...

It seems that the hotel is belong to Saddam Hussein era. Spent 6 night at this hotel during Sulaiymaniah International Fair. The hotel is located near Old Bazaar, which is wonderful. It's regarded as 4-star in Kurdistan territory but of course you shouldn't compare it with other 4 star (or even 3 star) of international brand. At best, based on International standards, it is 2-3 star Hotel. in my opinion you can find better Hotel in Cercenar area in the city. Checking in/out was efficient. I would say it's functional room with very poor decorations. Elevators was terrible.Internet connection was very fast. Buffet breakfast choice was not various. You can find an ordinary restaurant in top roof and a good bar (Sport bar) in ground...