Everything that the previous reviewer wrote about this place in 2009 is still true today. HUGE rooms (bigger than most of my friends' apartments/flats), basic but sufficient breakfast buffet is included, my room (904) was a corner room and had wi-fi access in it, though it was weak. Another interesting quirk was that the windows on one side did not open and there was a little sticker on the window with a picture of a camera and a line drawn through it. I didn't know why until my guide told me that the Armenian president lives in the estate just on that side of the hotel. Bed was firm but ok. Bathroom was also huge and shower was great--strong water pressure, hot water...made you not want to get out. Staff was fine (didn't have a lot of interaction as I only stayed one night). Pool looked like it was being worked on, possibly to open it for the coming summer. Didn't watch any TV. Curiously, the bed in my room was tucked into an alcove with no nightstand and no lights next to or over the bed...so no reading in bed before sleep! Very quiet hotel, no noise at all, but then again I'm not even sure there was anybody else staying there as I saw only two other people the next morning at breakfast. This would be a perfectly fine hotel if it weren't for its location. Being a quick 3-5 minute taxi ride (or probably a 15 minute walk, though I didn't do it myself) from Republic Square (ie. downtown) isn't a bad thing, but it's just not convenient and not worth the hassle when you can get a similar--if not better--hotel (Aviatrans) for the same price just 2 blocks off Republic Square.

Hrazdan Hotel is a 15 story block, a leftover from Armenias Soviet past. It has been refurbished and provides sufficiently modern services.

The rooms are huge, almost the size of a small appartment. This way you don't feel cramped, even during a longer stay. Aircon, large bath room. TV mostly with Russian and Armenian channels.

There is free Internet access in the lobby, as well as a computer and printer available for guests.

The service is efficient and generally Armenian style friendly. The restaurant produces a rather basic breakfast buffet, which is sufficient, with continental standard items and some armenian specialties. Other food (lunch and dinner) ist Armenian style. There is a small bar, serving drinks until about 10:00 pm.

The pool was dysfunct during our stay and some grass was growing inside.

the location is a 10 - 15 min walk to the city center. Behind the hotel, a road leads down into the Hrazdan River George, where there are many good and lively restaurants.

Generally the Hotel is very quiet, just a little bit outside of the city center. This is very useful when conducting workshops and seminars, participants don't constantly have to rush out to do some downtown business. At the same time it is close enough to walk into the center or to take a taxi.