Hotel Melal is situated by the river about 100m away from the Khaju bridge, shopping centre and about 700m from Imam Khomeiney Square. The rooms are good, the staff friendly and helpful and the restaurant is good by Iranian standards (getting anything other than a kebab can be hard work).

Isfahan is a lovely city with many truly wonderful places to visit. The people are very friendly, welcoming and hospitable. On my first night, I stopped by the bridge to take photos. Within minutes I was approached by locals in succession and invited to join a family in their picnic by the river. This is endemic in Iran - you will be overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers as well as see many many wonderful sites.