Khanzad Hotel & Resort | |
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General information | |
Location | Khanzad, Arbil Governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan |
Opening | 2004 |
Owner | Nasri Group of Companies |
Management | Nasri Group of Companies |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 80 |
Number of restaurants | 3 |
Website | |
http://www.khanzadresort.com |
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