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Dinamo Hotel Baku
Restored constructivist clubhouse
Restored constructivist clubhouse
The former athletic headquarters operates as an intimate hotel, with twenty-eight Art Deco rooms and a round-the-clock cocktail bar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Soviet constructivist athletic headquarters from the 1930s, preserving original exterior bas-reliefs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Set in a 1930s constructivist building, it is intimate and atmospheric, with rich Art Deco interiors and a terrace that looks out over the city below.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Baku Boulevard and the Caspian waterfront promenade are steps away. The medieval walled Old City is a short walk west.
The rooms
Stone floor mosaics echo traditional Azerbaijani carpets, and subtle sporting motifs nod to the building's athletic past.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor swimming pool and whirlpool sit beneath a vaulted glass skylight, beside geometric mosaic walls.
The spa
Wave-patterned wooden walls line the relaxation room, and treatment suites host Vichy showers and organic Esse skincare rituals.
The gym
Treadmills and elliptical trainers line the ground-floor gym, set across bright teal floors beside wood-paneled pillars.
Greenfield Restaurant
Sculpted glass pendants hang beneath a peaked skylight, where breakfast brings set and à la carte morning dishes.
At the table
Yellow swivel stools line the brass-trimmed Relay Bar, and Olympia Terrace sets cushioned armchairs under outdoor parasols.
How it began
Founded in 1926, the Dinamo Sports Society used this building to prepare Azerbaijan's athletes for Olympic competition.
Baku
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.