If you are looking for a place where you can sleep well and feel the sense of authenticity and peace with your skin and bones, the Toranj Traditional Residence in Shiraz is exactly that place. This is more than a residence, it is a journey into the heart of history and the atmosphere of the past.
A house with thatched walls, wooden doors and windows, a central courtyard with a water pond and a vase of candelabra on the edge. One of those places where you want to pour a glass of tea and sit by the pond, put your feet up and just listen to the sparrows.
The rooms are simple but pleasant. Everything is tastefully arranged; handmade carpets, old mirrors, windows with stained glass that turn the sunlight into a thousand colors in the morning. No mention of luxury, no flashy glamour. But you feel like you are living in an old story.
The breakfast is a treat in itself; local bread, cheese, honey, homemade jams, and brewed tea whose aroma takes you back to your grandmother's house.
The staff are like family. They are so warm and welcoming that you don't feel like a stranger. They smile, take their time, and give you heartfelt advice on what to see and where to go.
The accommodation is usually in one of the old garden alleys of Shiraz; it is both close to the historical context and a little away from the hustle and bustle. It has a beautiful kind of peace.
