Andalus Apartments

Breakfast stood out for its wide selection and great service, and the new manager was polite and around each morning. The rooms, though, were a different story. The older suites felt below even one-star standard, with filthy stained carpets, shelves coming loose, and old, uncomfortable beds. The views were poor too, facing construction on one side and garbage-filled older homes on the other. I booked twice, and both reservations went wrong despite confirming a week ahead. On the first visit, I’d booked a suite for my family’s arrival in Baghdad, but was given a room instead. Their flight was delayed until the next day, so we managed. That room cost 160,000 IQD and was motel quality, with dirty carpet, old towels, and a dripping shower. For the family’s weeklong stay, I booked a “VIP” suite at 250,000 IQD per night and confirmed again a week before. When we arrived, the hotel said the previous guests had extended their booking, so only an older suite was available, with maybe a VIP suite the next day. Reception was kind, but the back-and-forth was unprofessional. We did get the booked suite for the next five nights. The marble reception gives a polished first impression, but looking further in, things are in bad shape. I wouldn’t book here again and would recommend finding a better location.