Azerbaijan

Alisha Chinai spent two days at Marxal Resort & Spa during a trip to Shaki, later thanking the hotel and its management for the visit. The story brings a touch of Bollywood glamour to a mountain retreat shaped by landscape and seclusion. Its grand scale and remove from the city make the resort feel suited to a public figure looking for genuine time away.

Gazing upon the Caspian Sea and the historic charm of Baku's Old Town, this esteemed 5-star residence pairs gourmet dining and a chic lounge with a bar. It's a place where luxury meets history and every guest feels like a star.

The appeal of JW Marriott Absheron Baku begins with its position in the city's core. From here, Baku becomes part of the stay, while the atmosphere remains polished and composed.

At Hilton Baku, a rooftop bar and a fitness centre shape a historic stay in Baku. The atmosphere is composed and closely connected to Baku.

With an indoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre, FLY INN BAKU offers a well-placed stay in Baku. The hotel keeps the experience focused on its setting in Baku.

Hyatt Regency Baku occupies a distinctive address in Baku's heritage-rich precinct, giving the stay an immediate connection to Baku. The atmosphere is characterful, allowing the destination itself to provide the sense of occasion.

At Boulevard Hotel Baku Autograph Collection, a spa and a wellness centre shape a five-star stay near the gorgeous Caspian Sea. The atmosphere is composed and closely connected to Baku.

Set in Baku, The Landmark Hotel Baku places an indoor pool at the centre of a well-placed stay. The address keeps guests closely connected to Baku.

Set in central Baku, Park Inn by Radisson Baku pairs a fitness centre, on-site dining and a bar. It makes a well-placed base for time in Baku.

Sultan Inn Boutique Hotel brings on-site dining and a garden to a historic address beside the iconic Maiden's Tower in Baku's historic heart. Its strongest appeal is the balance of setting and considered comfort.

HomeBridge Hotel Apartments sits in Baku, bringing together a spa and a fitness centre. The result is a well-placed stay with a clear sense of place.

Gakh Resort Hotel offers a resort base in Gakh. Its role is simple: a calm place to return to between time spent discovering the destination.

Nestled amidst the grandeur of Sheki, a stone's throw from Kahn Palace, the Sheki Palace Hotel pampers guests with Michelin-worthy dining and a state-of-the-art fitness center. With a sun-drenched terrace, it offers a rendezvous with luxury, making every guest feel like glitterati.

There is a clear focus at Sheki Park Hotel: an outdoor pool, on-site dining and a bar, a well-placed address in Shaki, and the wider appeal of Shaki just beyond the hotel.

Paradise Resort Lankaran is a resort in Lankaran. The experience is deliberately straightforward, giving guests a composed base while the destination itself supplies the sense of occasion.