Registon Saroy Hotel — Hotel in Samarkand City

Alright, I need to preface this review with the fact that I did not enjoy Samarkand. I came here from Bukhara and enjoyed that city infinitely more. So either the city influenced my review or the hotel influenced my impression of the city...you decide. ||Hotel Pros:|Amazing location - literally 10-15 minute walk from the Registan...but then as I explored the city, most hotels seemed to be roughly this distance...except for the four Hilton properties (yes four bizarre right?)|Excellent Price - I had a solo room, twin bed, everything worked as it should, can't fault|Good Breakfast - Eggs, quiche, meats, cheeses, fresh juices variety of local items. |Flexible - My plans unfortunately necessitated that I leave a day early. Since I had opted to pay at check out, although they weren't happy they adjusted the rate.||Hotel Cons:|NO ALCOHOL - I cannot believe that no one else has commented/mentioned this, but when you check in you sign a form and one of the rules is no alcohol. I am one who likes to travel and buy a beer or two and then relax/unwind in my room and enjoy. Well no not here...And because my room was above the reception, impossible to try and bring in since they always seemed to be hovering about when I came back for the day.|SMOKING - You can't smoke in the rooms, but my bathroom smelled like an ashtray. In addition the communal smoking area was in the courtyard in front of the reception, and the noise and smoke at all hours of the day/night were annoying.|WIFI - Intermittent at best. They have two logins and one or the other were constantly going down, very annoying to say the least. ||I guess that's all for now....If you are planning on coming to Samarkand be ready for prices to be 5-10 times what they are in Bukhara or Tashkent. They have a local price and a "FOREIGNER" price and a surcharge on every credit...

Overall, it was a good experience—especially if you’re after a place that’s close to the key sights without breaking the bank.||Location-wise, it’s a 5/5. It’s about a 7–10 minute walk to Registan Square depending on how fast you walk, and it’s right along the main road. That makes it super convenient for taxi drop-offs (no navigating tiny alleys). Being close to major attractions was a huge plus for me.||First impressions—don’t expect a typical hotel. This is more of a cozy bed-and-breakfast. It’s not a guesthouse, but also not quite a 4-star hotel, despite how it might be listed. There’s a small sign outside so keep your eyes peeled when arriving. If you’re bringing luggage, I suggest requesting a ground-floor room—there’s no elevator, and dragging your bags upstairs could be a hassle.||The room itself was a win. Clean, comfortable, and just the right size—not too cramped, not overly spacious. I appreciated the Uzbek-style tiled bathroom and how well-kept everything was. Just note: there’s no bidet or handheld spray in the toilet, which I missed as someone used to Middle Eastern amenities.||Breakfast was simple but decent. Don’t expect a lavish buffet, but they offer the essentials: coffee, bread, salad, eggs, pancakes, and local options. It’s a very homey, family-run setup—feels like having breakfast at someone’s house.||Staff were kind and helpful. The receptionist spoke some English, enough to get by, and was always courteous and accommodating.||One thing I want to highlight—the value is great. I stayed in two hotels in Tashkent (including the iconic Hotel Uzbekistan), and honestly, the room here felt better in terms of comfort and cleanliness.||If you’re visiting Samarkand and want a central, comfortable place without paying luxury rates, this is a great option. I’d...

Overall, it was a good experience—especially if you’re after a place that’s close to the key sights without breaking the bank.||Location-wise, it’s a 5/5. It’s about a 7–10 minute walk to Registan Square depending on how fast you walk, and it’s right along the main road. That makes it super convenient for taxi drop-offs (no navigating tiny alleys). Being close to major attractions was a huge plus for me.||First impressions—don’t expect a typical hotel. This is more of a cozy bed-and-breakfast. It’s not a guesthouse, but also not quite a 4-star hotel, despite how it might be listed. There’s a small sign outside so keep your eyes peeled when arriving. If you’re bringing luggage, I suggest requesting a ground-floor room—there’s no elevator, and dragging your bags upstairs could be a hassle.||The room itself was a win. Clean, comfortable, and just the right size—not too cramped, not overly spacious. I appreciated the Uzbek-style tiled bathroom and how well-kept everything was. Just note: there’s no bidet or handheld spray in the toilet, which I missed as someone used to Middle Eastern amenities.||Breakfast was simple but decent. Don’t expect a lavish buffet, but they offer the essentials: coffee, bread, salad, eggs, pancakes, and local options. It’s a very homey, family-run setup—feels like having breakfast at someone’s house.||Staff were kind and helpful. The receptionist spoke some English, enough to get by, and was always courteous and accommodating.||One thing I want to highlight—the value is great. I stayed in two hotels in Tashkent (including the iconic Hotel Uzbekistan), and honestly, the room here felt better in terms of comfort and cleanliness.||If you’re visiting Samarkand and want a central, comfortable place without paying luxury rates, this is a great option. I’d...