I liked the area and the quietness of the location. The room size was also beyond what we expected, and the breakfast was above average. There were some concerns though, mainly due to their credit card system that did not accept US based Visa, Mastercard or other cards. They did attempt to run the cards but failed to connect, yet my Visa phone app did not even register the swipe, yet it did work at a store and many others around the area. That means their system is not connected and also one must have cash, so make sure to get cash before going to the hotel. The other concern was with getting to the room. The taxi drops off on the side of the hotel, on a dirt road, and there is no elevator for getting your luggage upstairs. We asked for help since I had a double back surgery not too long ago, and the front desk asked a small girl to bring them up! We did not even try to ask again for help after that! And beware of the balcony area, it may give a great view but it is shared with the other room on the same floor, so locking the door is a must.
Overall, a good experience and an awesome location, with a couple of inconveniences that would make this review a 5 star review.
The location of the hotel is well chosen: many architectural monuments, museums, Siab bazaar, banks, cafes and restaurants, and other good places are also within walking distance. And the hotel itself is not located near the road, but in the courtyards of residential 4-storey buildings, but it was not noisy in the courtyards. The hotel is small, there were not many guests in early October. The room is clean, everything you need was provided, but there is no safe. As it became known, the hotel was built in 1911, very original, but it is noticeable that repairs have not been done for a long time, as I was told, repairs are planned in late 2024 and early 2025. The breakfast is a buffet, the food is very tasty, the girls tried their best, thank them very much. Special thanks to the reception staff, they are very hospitable and attentive, they told us what and where to see / buy / organized an excursion. Conclusion: after the renovation, the hotel will be transformed, if I am still in Samarkand, I will definitely stay in it, and I will also recommend it to friends / acquaintances.