Esteghlal International Hotel

What Esteghlal International Hotel does

Esteghlal International Hotel (formerly Hilton Tehran) is a five-star international hotel located at the intersection of Shahid Chamran Highway and Valiasr Street in Tehran's Bagh-Shahr district, situated on a 70,000 square meter property at the foothills of the Alborz mountain range, approximately 18 km from Mehrabad Airport and 500 meters from a shopping center. Established in 1962 and renamed after the Islamic Revolution, it operates today as the flagship property of the Parsian Hotels chain under Parsian International Hotels Company, a subsidiary of Parsian Tourism and Transportation Holding affiliated with the Bonyad Mostazafen (Foundation of Oppressed People).

The hotel comprises two towers offering 504 rooms and 48 suites (East Tower: 114 single rooms, 159 double rooms, 15 small suites, and 3 large suites; West Tower: 56 single rooms, 175 double rooms, 28 small suites, and 2 large suites — currently out of service for renovation). It features a broad set of amenities including multiple restaurants (Japanese, Turkish, French, Isfahan, Caspian, Dolphin, traditional tea house, seasonal outdoor), a lobby coffee shop, conference and event halls (Darya-ye Noor, Parseh, Yas, Noufal Lashato), the Event House venue, wedding and funeral halls, sports and recreation facilities (tennis court, indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, massage), and VIP/CIP guest services with airport transfers. Rooms include IP TV, high-speed internet, minibar, 24-hour room service, and safety deposit boxes. Pricing is quoted in Iranian Rials and payment is accepted only in cash (USD, Euro, or IRR), with no Visa or MasterCard accepted.

The hotel serves corporate and business travelers, government and diplomatic officials, wedding and celebration events, international delegations, and leisure tourists. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via telephone, fax, online booking (pih.ir, esteghlalhotel.ir), and walk-in channels, supplemented by the Parsian Hotels chain referral network. Revenue is generated through room and suite accommodations, conference and event services, food and beverage, and commercial space leasing (jewelry, carpet, perfume, beauty salon, travel agency, etc.) operated via public tenders. The hotel achieved a reported 87% average occupancy rate during the first eight months of 2015 under prior management, compared to a historical baseline of approximately 40%.

Name

Esteghlal International Hotel

Legal name

هتل بین المللی پارسیان استقلال (Parsian Esteghlal International Hotel)

Website

https://esteghlalhotel.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Esteghlal International Hotel (formerly Hilton Tehran) is a 5-star international hotel and flagship property of Iran's Parsian Hotels chain, operating 552 rooms and suites across two towers in Tehran. It serves corporate travelers, government delegations, wedding and conference events, and leisure guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel / Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use) (THAGAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE), Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Conference and event venues
• Wedding and celebration halls
• Hospitality food and beverage
• VIP airport transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Room and Suite Accommodations: 504 rooms and 48 suites across two towers (East and West) generating revenue from nightly stays with varying room types including single, double, normal, deluxe, and royal suites
2. Conference and Event Services: Conference halls, wedding venues, meeting rooms, and event spaces including the Darya-ye Noor Hall, Parseh Hall, Event House, and Yas halls
3. Food and Beverage: Multiple restaurants including seasonal green restaurant, traditional tea house, Dolphin restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Turkish restaurant, French restaurant, Isfahan restaurant, Caspian restaurant, and lobby coffee shop
4. Commercial Space Leasing: Leasing of commercial units, shops, and booths within the hotel premises including jewelry shops, carpet shops, perfume stores, watch shops, beauty salons, travel agency, photography studios, and internet kiosks through public tenders

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Esteghlal International Hotel operates a 5-star luxury hotel property in Tehran comprising 504 rooms and 48 suites across East and West towers, offering nightly accommodation, multiple themed restaurants and coffee shops, conference and wedding halls, sports and recreational facilities, VIP/CIP guest handling, and airport transfer services. It also leases commercial units (shops and booths) within the hotel premises. Pricing is in Iranian Rials per stay, with payments accepted in cash (USD, Euro, or Rials).

Product overview

Esteghlal International Hotel (formerly Hilton Tehran) is a 5-star hotel operated under Parsian Hotels chain, situated on a 70,000 square meter property at the foothills of the Alborz Mountains in Tehran. The hotel comprises two towers offering 504 rooms and 48 suites total. The East Tower provides 114 single rooms, 159 double rooms, 15 small suites, and 3 large suites, while the West Tower offers 56 single rooms, 175 double rooms, 28 small suites, and 2 large suites (currently under renovation). The product portfolio includes accommodation (rooms and suites across standard, deluxe, and royal categories), conference and event venues (Daray-e Noor Hall, Parse Hall, Yas Hall, Noufal Lashato Hall, and Royal Event House), multiple dining outlets (restaurants, coffee shop, seasonal outdoor venues), sports and recreational facilities (tennis, pool, sauna, gym), and VIP/airport transfer services. The hotel launched its online reservation system in 2015 as the first in the Parsian Hotels chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• East Tower Rooms and Suites East Tower accommodation comprising 114 single rooms, 159 double rooms, 15 small suites, and 3 large suites with views of northern Tehran highlands and Alborz foothills. Rooms feature TV, minibar, kettle, balcony, city/mountain views, high-speed internet, IP TV, safety deposit box, and 24-hour room service.
• West Tower Rooms and Suites West Tower accommodation comprising 56 single rooms, 175 double rooms, 28 small suites, and 2 large suites. Currently out of service for renovation.
• Conference and Meeting Halls

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% average occupancy rate during peak performance period
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Parsian Hotels International Company (شرکت هتلهای بین المللی پارسیان)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel operates under the umbrella of Parsian Hotels International Company, the largest hotel chain in Iran. Esteghlal Hotel is the flagship and largest property in this chain. The chain is managed by CEO Miramini and affiliated with the Siddion and Transportation Holding (هلدینگ سیاحتی و مراکز تفریحی پارسیان) under the Ghadir Foundation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Marriott Hotels: Large global full-service hotel brand with comparable meetings/events infrastructure and corporate transient focus. Provides a useful international benchmark for Esteghlal's positioning and potential post-sanctions competition.
• Hyatt Regency: International full-service hotel operator with comparable MICE, dining, and VIP service infrastructure. Useful as a global benchmark for ADR, F&B capture, and event-mix strategy.
• Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Global incumbent in full-service and luxury hotels; particularly relevant as the brand under which Esteghlal previously operated (Hilton Tehran). Comparable on standards, segment, and target guest profile globally.
• Kempinski Hotels: European-origin luxury hotel group with strong heritage properties in capital cities. Comparable on legacy building positioning, conference capabilities, and protocol-grade service for government guests.
• InterContinental Hotels & Resorts: Global luxury and heritage hotel brand with strong diplomatic and convention presence, mirroring Esteghlal's positioning as a host of high-profile international events in its capital city.

Direct peers

• Parsian Kowsar Hotel: Parsian-chain 5-star hotel in Tehran that benefits from the same parent distribution network. Closely comparable in service offering, conference infrastructure, and target customer base within the Parsian ecosystem.
• Laleh International Hotel: Another legacy 5-star Tehran property with comparable scale of rooms, conference halls, and F&B venues. Targets the same corporate and government segment and is a direct substitute for Esteghlal in group block bookings.
• Parsian Azadi Hotel: Flagship 5-star property of the same Parsian Hotels chain located in northern Tehran. Sister-brand competitor sharing the Parsian distribution and loyalty ecosystem while targeting overlapping corporate and leisure demand.
• Espinas Palace Hotel: 5-star luxury hotel in Tehran operating in the same premium corporate, diplomatic, and events segment. Directly competes for the same institutional and high-end leisure guest pool in the Iranian capital.
• Homa Hotel Tehran: Long-established 5-star hotel in Tehran with similar full-service amenities, conference facilities, and government/diplomatic clientele. Competes head-to-head for institutional event bookings in the same city.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/parsian.esteghlalhotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esteghlal-international-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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