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The Merchant Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan · Independent · Core Luxury
A former Caspian Shipping Company headquarters gives this 63-room Baku hotel its nautical backbone. Built in 1858, the house layers Art Deco and Art Nouveau references with murals of Caspian merchant ships, Azerbaijani carpets and a glass-roofed restaurant. Sixteen rooms open to balconies, while the Old City and its UNESCO-listed landmarks sit just across the road. The round-the-clock fitness room is a useful modern note inside a deeply historic shell.
- 63 rooms
- Rooms from 377 sq ft (35 m²)
About The Merchant Baku
- The building dates to 1858 and formerly housed the Caspian Shipping Company.
- Sixteen of the hotel's 63 rooms have balcony terraces.
- Entry-level rooms start at 377 sq ft (35 m²).
Restaurants and bars
- The Latitude and Longitude — Restaurant
- Restaurant (The Merchant Baku Hotel) — Restaurant · Home-cooked and restaurant fare
Experiences
- Latitude Longitude Bar and Lounge — Gastronomic bar where Western and Asian flavours blend with Azerbaijani traditions, following the historical Silk Road route.
- Formula 1 Grand Prix viewing from Deluxe Balcony Rooms — Deluxe Balcony Rooms overlook the Baku Formula 1 Grand Prix, held on the city-centre Baku City Circuit since 2017.
- Old City and attractions — The hotel stands across the road from the UNESCO-listed Old City, home to the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah Palace.
- Terrace — Shaded outdoor terrace with a Caspian Sea view, serving snacks, tea and cocktails.
- Restaurant — Restaurant in historic walls at the entrance, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner blending Azerbaijani and global cuisine.
- Lounge Bar — Lounge bar at the lobby threshold with a ceramic fireplace, offering light repasts and afternoon tea.
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Minibar
- Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities
- Nespresso coffee machine (in some room types)
- Widescreen TV with access to international channels
- Complimentary e-newspaper via Press Reader
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Daily cleaning service (in some room types)
- In-room safes (laptop size)
- Business services available at reception (in some room types)
- Reception team can place orders and coordinate transportation
- Rooms with controlled lighting for sleep
- Room with special needs accommodation
- Bar Lounge
- Website direct booking with best rate guarantee
- Transfer booking via hotel (per guest review)
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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