Originally Posted by RMC500
I am also planning a trip to Yemen and Iran (assuming U.S. citizens will still be able to get an Iranian visa). Can anyone who has visited Sana'a advise whether the Taj Sheba (which appears to have the better location) or the Sheraton is the best hotel. Thanks for any advice.
Depends on what you're looking for... Sheraton is a bit more polished, TS is a bit more interesting. Neither location is that good, IMHO, but they're the only two hotels that even approximate western standards. (If you're adventurous, try the Old Sanaa Palace Hotel... It's in the Old City, bare bones -- mattress on the floor -- but
very hospitable, and the proprietor is lovely.
Wild place, Yemen. I spend a month there a few years ago traveling around much of the country. Terrific.