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**The following is a description provided by Crescent Beach Hotel and should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation from SI-Travel.** Completed in October 1998 The Crescent Beach Hotel has been designed with the needs of the Business Traveler and Oil Executive in mind. An ideal environment for short term and long term visitors the Crescent Beach boasts the finest array of facilities of any Hotel in Baku. Located just south of Baku in the environmentally clean area of Shikhov yet close to all of the main Oil terminals, operating areas & offices. The nearest Hotel to Primorsk, Shelf 5, and the BP/AMOCO. Rooms are furnished to International 4* standards, with en-suite shower, IDD telephone access with voicemail, Satellite Television, coffee & tea making facilities and practical mini bar. Restaurants include the famous Wild West an American Grill House, The Boat House Restaurant & Terrace which offers Mediterranean fayre with stunning views across the Caspian Sea. Recently opened are the Tandir Transcaucasian Restaurant & the Wave Bar & Night Beach Club. The Tandir Garden Restaurant nestled on the edge of the trees to the south side of the Hotel features traditional Transcaucas barbecues and summer snacks. Savour the juicy smoked flavours combined with fresh herbs, salads and pomegranate & yogurt sauces whilst dining al-fresco in regional style. During the day catch the sun while you cool down with a cold beer or chilled glass of wine taking in a view of the mountains & the full scope of activities around The Crescent Beach Hotel, whilst relaxing on our new terrace on the beach. When the sun goes down the party really begins with Baku's only open air Night Club. Drawing in the young and fun-loving crowds from all walks of life The Wave will have you stepping out until the early hours. The Hotel also has conference and banqueting facilities for up to 400, and small meeting rooms for 12. The Crescent Beach Hotel is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea with direct access to over 400 metres of private beach. The Hotel is just 15 minutes by complimentary air-conditioned mini bus to the centre of Baku, Fountain Square and the historical Old City & Maidens' Tower. On the south side of the Silk Road City the Hotel is in an excellent location to explore fascinating sites such as the ancient cave drawings, mud volcanos, mosques and bazaars. Your comfort and leisure is a priority at Crescent Beach Hotel. It is considered a world-class resort and has one of Baku's largest and best-equipped gyms. The hotel also boasts an indoor swimming pool, two Finnish saunas, three squash courts, tennis courts, a snooker & billiard room. If boating and water sports appeal to you, the hotel can offer you a multitude of equipment from jet skis, windsurfs, laser boats, catamaran, scuba, banana boat and water skis to paragliding and fishing paraphernalia. Crescent Beach Hotel also has a fleet of cars and mini buses to make getting around Baku easier. The Crescent Beach Hotel operates a complimentary shuttle service to the centre of Baku and will also - by prior request - transport guests to and from the airport free of charge. The hotel staff is friendly and service-oriented and there is great emphasis on making your stay at Crescent Beach Hotel a pleasant one. | Crescent Beach | Grand Hotel Europe | Hyatt Regency | Hyatt Park | Radisson SAS | Park INN | Excelsior Hotel | Sultan INN | Boutique Palace |