My short break (3 days) in Baku was a spur of the moment thing and I really didn't know what to expect. Turns out Baku is the ideal city break, near enough so no time is wasted in long flights or jet lag. The hotel is clean, comfortable and the staff are friendly and professional. My room was large and the bathroom luxurious. The only drawback is that the hotel is not in city centre - but I soon realised that is not necessarily a bad thing for taxis are plentiful and - as long as you remember to agree on price beforehand - very reasonably priced. I had one meal in the hotel restaurant and it was a good introduction to Azeri cuisine, very enjoyable.