Kar's Hotel

This was a good hotel to use as a home base for seeing Kars and the surrounding region, especially the ghost city of Ani. Very easy taxi ride from the airport if you don't have a rental car (which I do recommend if you are going to see Ani). Desk service is excellent and very friendly. The gentleman who checked me in helped me arrange taxi service to Ani -- we easily negotiated a rate with a driver that would take me out to Ani, wait for three hours while I explored, and then get me back to town. There are lots of dining options and markets around the hotel, but the morning breakfast service is very good, too. The room was clean. Shower was nice, bed was comfortable. No AC, which made for a bit of a stuffy August evening -- but opening the window helped quite a bit. In all, highly recommended for travelers coming out to see the area. And do go see Ani. It's a wonder.

The breakfast was fabulous and totally satisying

Pleasant rooms, nicely furnished. An in-room safe would have been helpful. Hotel staff were helpful, but spoke limited English. Restaurant was very good. Sightseeing in Kars was walkable. Hotel arranged for a taxi to Ani for the day.