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Bristoria Hotel Erbil
Erbil, Iraq · Kempinski · High Luxury
Erbil is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, identified with ancient Arbela and named in Sumerian inscriptions as Urbilum more than 8,000 years ago; its UNESCO-listed Citadel sits roughly 4 kilometers from the hotel. Bristoria Hotel Erbil, a 118-room property built in 2012, reopened under Kempinski management in November 2022 as the brand's first hotel in Iraqi Kurdistan, one of only a handful of internationally managed luxury hotels anywhere in Iraq. Owner Jawad Al Kassab also partners with Kempinski on two hotels in Jordan.
- 118 rooms
- Opened 2022
- Neighborhood: Kurdistan
About Bristoria Hotel Erbil
- Erbil is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, tracing back over 8,000 years and identified with the ancient city of Arbela, named in Sumerian inscriptions as Urbilum.
- The Erbil Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the center of the city, sits roughly 4 kilometers from the hotel.
- The hotel's 118-room building dates to 2012 and reopened under Kempinski management in November 2022, becoming Kempinski's first property in Iraqi Kurdistan.
History
Bristoria Hotel Erbil occupies a building constructed in 2012. Following a refurbishment, it reopened as a Kempinski-managed hotel in the week of 24 November 2022, becoming Kempinski's first property in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq ([Kempinski press room](https://www.kempinski.com/en/press-room/simple-excellence-bristoria-hotel-erbil-has-opened-its-doors-this-week)). The 118-room hotel is owned by Jawad Al Kassab, for whom Kempinski has also long managed two hotels in Jordan ([Kempinski press room](https://www.kempinski.com/en/press-room/simple-excellence-bristoria-hotel-erbil-has-opened-its-doors-this-week)). Erbil itself is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, dating back more than 8,000 years and identified with the ancient city of Arbela, named in Sumerian inscriptions as Urbilum and significant during the Akkadian and Assyrian empires ([Hotel Management Network](https://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/kempinski-bristoria-erbil-hotel/)).
The setting
The hotel sits in Erbil, Iraq, within Kempinski's Middle East & Africa destination cluster for the country ([Kempinski Hotels sitemap](https://www.kempinski.com/en/sitemap)). Erbil has served as the capital of the autonomous Kurdistan Region since the establishment of the Kurdistan Regional Government in the aftermath of the Gulf Wars, and today functions as the region's administrative and economic hub.
Restaurants and bars
- Three restaurants (unnamed) — Restaurant · International and regional cuisines
Experiences
- Kurdish Textile Museum — Traditional rugs and textiles, and a showcase of textile techniques by traditional tribes and endangered nomads of Kurdistan, housed inside the Citadel.
- Visit the Citadel of Erbil — Guests can easily reach the Citadel, its various museums and other historical sites; the Citadel offers great views over the city.
- Sami Abdul Rahman Park — Large park stretching over many hectares, a quiet green oasis in the city.
Amenities
- Convenient workspaces
- Comfortable bedding
- Recreational facilities
- Honest and thoughtful service
- Multiple meeting rooms for business needs
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