The hotel is well located (5 minute walk to the main square). However, the rooms are small and outdated and the shower did not have any hot water. We had initially reserved the room for 2 weeks but stayed there only for 2 nights. We instead found a condo for rent for half the price and 3 times the size. I am sure there are better accommodations than this hotel in Yerevan.

I stayed in several different places in Yerevan on a recent visit. While the decor at the Shirak is a little dated it's in a great location (central yet quiet), staff are helpful and the prices are significantly lower than for many other places in the city. Breakfast was also noteworthy. Since it's a relatively large hotel they are able to provide a large number of options without fear of wastage. In smaller places you may just get cheese, salami, bread and jam.
Since it was a long trip I was very pleased when I was able to arrange for the maid who cleaned my room to do some laundry for me.

We stayed here one night and our room was very comfortable. Everything was clean, the bathroom had hot water and good water pressure. The breakfast is ample and staff are friendly. Rooms at the front of the hotel have great views of Mt Ararat.

Accomodation in Yerevan is expensive so it is probably worth trying to book in advance to get a decent price.

Soviet style hotel with reasonable rooms and prices, and excellent situated in town. Service probably good: the cab that we ordered for 03:00 in the night was there in time. Front rooms have balconies and view on Ararat - when weather is fine.