HOTELIER Magazine 1st issue - English | Page 18

Caucasus Hotel & Restaurant Complex Caucasus hotel & Restaurant Complex is situated on the way to Ashtarak, near Vahagni resident. The complex reflects the culture and history of the ancient country. It has been the desire of the founders of “Caucasus” complex to evoke and appropriately present the traditions and habits of our ancestors’ hospitality engraved through centuries, the famous but forgotten delicacies and dishes of the rich, Caucasian cuisine. The secret of the inimitable taste of the delicacies and dishes here are the traditional recipes of the Caucasian cuisine, using only high-quality foodstuffs and spices. However, being part of the service industry, “Caucasus” restaurant and hotel complex is not limited by that function. It is intended at the same time to best introduce Armenian history especially to foreign guests, reminding locals about the road travelled by their glorious, Armenian ancestors. It is first and foremost for this reason that “Caucasus” restaurant complex consists of sumptuous halls bearing the names of four, Armenian royal dynasties. Each hall expresses the spirit of its time period and is decorated with paintings and murals depicting the given era. With the goal of creating a harmonious atmosphere and design, only natural construction materials have been used: stone, boulder, brick, clay, iron, wood, canvas, bamboo, and straw. The chandeliers, lamps, balusters, even the doorknobs are the work of a smith. As for Caucasus hotel, it is also within the circle of the fruition of the ideological and aesthetic goals of the founders. The hotel complex is first and foremost intended to objectify the centuries- old traditions of the hospitality of the Armenian people. Besides that, it also has a familiarizing function and is not just a place to be. Being surrounded with the dedicated symbols of the Armenian people, with Mount Ararat and Aragats, from an ideological standpoint. The hotel consists of 72 facilities of different categories – standard, deluxe, luxe, junior suite, family suite and presidential suite, that guarantee full-fledged and unforgettable rest with their convenience, luxury, and the beautiful view that opens from the window. Rooms and suites constructed in a boutique style, symbolize Armenia with their details, the entire palette of furnishings, design, and used materials. It is enough to say that as in the case of the restaurant complex, here, too, only natural construction materials have been used: stone, boulder, brick, clay, iron, wood, canvas, bamboo, straw, and natural leather. The chandeliers, lamps, balusters, even the doorknobs are the work of a smith. As a matter of fact, exclusively Armenian stone has been used. And the restaurant bearing the name of Rubinians promotes more meaningful interactions. The outdoor/indoor swimming pools, kid’s playground, billiard bar, sauna, hammam, gym, hairdressing salon and massage rooms will make guests stay even more effective and diverse. Caucasus Hotel offers four conference halls, equipped with luxurious and modern amenities, is ready to accommodate discussions, conferences, and meetings of a business, scientific, and other format. It may be said that “Caucasus” is a little story. A colorful and interesting story about the Armenian type, creative spirit, lifestyle, glorious culture, military art, and crafts.