Iranshahr Hotel is considered one of the oldest and most established hotels in Iran. It was opened in 1953 under the name Lausanne Hotel by the late Hossein Ali Alborz, the founder of the Alborz Cultural Foundation. In 1981, it was renovated under new management and began operating under the name Iranshahr Hotel. The hotel is located in central Tehran, providing easy access to all major locations in the city, including the bazaar, airport, passenger terminals, railway station, tourist attractions and museums, as well as most ministries and main government offices.