The Ritz-Carlton, Baku
Spa-grade comfort for a proper race weekend
About this hotel
Baku City Circuit weekend guests who trade a tent stake for a turndown service land here. Rooms carry a minibar, work desk and free WiFi as standard, and the spa floor, sauna, steam room and hammam are exactly what tired legs want after a day on foot around the paddock crowds. Free private parking on site removes one of the biggest headaches of a street-circuit weekend, when race-day road closures push everyone else onto a scramble for a spot. Couples rate the location highly for a two-person trip, and the family-friendly restaurant covers everything from brunch to late cocktails, so a group split between watching practice and resting up never has to leave the building to eat well. The terrace off the lounge is a good spot to compare notes on the day's sessions once the sun drops and the city starts to cool.
- Air-conditioned rooms with minibar and free WiFi
- Spa, sauna, steam room and hammam
- Indoor swimming pool and fitness centre
- Free private on-site parking
Our take
A five-star anchor for anyone treating the Grand Prix as a full luxury weekend rather than a quick in-and-out for the race. Groups after a shared spa afternoon and a proper dinner between sessions get real value here; budget-first fans chasing a bunk near the fence should look elsewhere. Solo fans or last-minute bookers chasing a bargain rate won't find one at this end of the market.
- ✓Book the room months out, not weeks, once the race dates are confirmed.
- ✓Use the on-site parking rather than hunting for race-day street spots near the circuit.
- ✓Reserve a spa slot for the morning after qualifying, before the crowds arrive.
Why we love it
- Free private parking on a road-closure weekend
- Full spa floor with sauna and steam room
- Indoor pool open outside race hours
- Restaurant serves brunch through late cocktails