Nasimi Baku, Azerbaijan
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottCaspian waterfront beacon
Grand public spaces balance cubist library nooks and theatrical art installations with panoramic views over the Caspian waterfront.
“Floor-to-ceiling windows in every unit and a 21st-floor indoor pool ensure those sweeping vistas are never out of reach.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors feature vibrant Azerbaijani carpet motifs, cubist lobby library nooks, and rabbit-shaped lamp sculptures in the lounge.
Notable
Generous waterfront rooms feature marble bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling views across the Caspian Sea.
Notable
A twenty-first-floor heated pool with backlit carved walls overlooks the sea alongside botanical spa treatment suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Rooms are large and well arranged, with floor-to-ceiling windows that take in sea or skyline views.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly on Azadliq Square, the hotel opens onto the Baku Boulevard seaside promenade, a short walk from Pushkin Park.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows capture the sea or skyline, complementing marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and Azerbaijani textile accents.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An intricate backlit feature wall borders the heated indoor pool, which looks out across the Caspian Sea.
The spa
Five treatment suites include a couples room with a soaking tub, using botanicals grown in the on-site garden.
The gym
Stationary bikes and cardio machines line a curved wall of full-height windows looking out over the city.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Venues range from an outdoor grill terrace overlooking Government House to Italian dining and vibrant evening cocktails.
How it began
The glass high-rise opened in 2012, replacing the historic Soviet-era Absheron Hotel that previously occupied this prime square.
Good to know
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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.