The Baron Hotel - Karbala

This was my third visit to the Baron Hotel. Unfortunately, the quality has declined noticeably. During check-in, the receptionist (a large man with a beard) made me wait for 30 minutes without a single word of apology or explanation. The room was not as clean as on previous stays. Upon check-out, Sara—the receptionist who speaks Farsi very well—made me wait 45 minutes to call a rental car, and in the end, she didn’t call it at all. It seems that the hotel is no longer managed by the same team as before, and the lack of proper management is quite evident. Pros: - The quality of breakfast and dinner is still as good as during my previous visits.

Food especially for people who likes Indian Pakistani style dishes is really good. Rooms are comfortable and room service is really good. Our stay at baron hotel was peaceful and comfortable. Shuttle bus service from hotel to haram and haram back to hotel was really helpful and on time. I would highly rate my stay at baron hotel

We were very happy to stay in this lovely sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle near the haram. This is a very clean and beautiful hotel in Karbala. It's a 10 min shuttle ride to the haram of maula Hussain and Abbas. They have a 24 hour shuttle running frequently. One tip I recommend is always ask the driver where the pick up near the rozas will be as it changed multiple times when we were there. It can get very confusing if you are not familiar with the area. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable. We felt like we were coming home each time. The buffets were delicious. Unfortunately most a la carte restaurants were closed and or have limited food due to Ramadan. They have wonderful amenities too like a swimming pool, kids park and gaming place. Nice for kids to get a break after ziyarat. A big shout out to Tufeyl the sales and marketing director who set everything up for us including airport transfer and ensured we got to our next destination safely. He really became like family for us. Zain ul Abideen at front desk was very helpful too answering questions and he spoke very good English. We will definitely recommend this place to all our friends and family. Another tip- For the women coming for Ziyarat, bring a big abaya. They are super strict at the haram.

This is the best hotel in Karbala. Pros: Very clean, modern, and excellent customer care and hospitality. Breakfast is perfect. Rooms are super clean. Hot shower is the best. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Cons: The minibuses to the holy shrine are not very suitable for elderly people. The first step is very tall, and it is difficult for old people to get on the minibus I hope they resolve this problem.

This was my first trip to Karbala and to Iraq and I was not really sure what to expect. The hotel was pretty safe, modern and clean. The grounds were nice with trees, the rooms were really clean, modern and so were the bathrooms. We had an all inclusive package and food was brilliant. They had great Pakistani food along with middle eastern options. Salads, dessert, bread, Iraqi tea were fantastic. I took out one star because to go to the mausoleum area you had to take a shuttle. While the shuttle came every 30 minutes the convenience of walking was missing. It was not a big issue but during our visit there were a few million people there and the shuttle had to drop us a significant distance away and we had to walk through the mayhem. Overall very good option to stay if you visit Karbala

My recent experience at Baron Hotel Karbala was outstanding. It was made even better by the excellent service provided by our trip advisor, Ali Haider. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, Ali was there to greet us with a warm smile and a genuine desire to make our stay unforgettable. The hotel itself was well-maintained and had a traditional yet modern feel to it. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, providing the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day. Ali Haider went above and beyond to ensure that our stay at Baron Hotel Karbala was exceptional. Ali was always available to make sure any concerns we had were handled immediately and with care. There were also various food options available throughout the hotel, ensuring there was something for everyone. I would definitely recommend staying here. -Syed Tajammul Raza (Canada)