Hotel Uzbekistan — Hotel in Tashkent

Hotel Uzbekistan is one of the most iconic landmarks in Tashkent. Built during the USSR era, it holds historic value but lacks modern comfort.

First Impressions (Ground Floor): The ground floor, lobby, and reception give the feel of a luxury hotel. It looks grand and welcoming at first glance.

Corridors to Rooms: Once you go up to the room floors, the experience drops sharply. The corridors are old with worn-out carpets. Although they seem somewhat clean, they give an unpleasant feeling.

Room Condition: The rooms are outdated with very dirty and old carpets. Bathrooms have broken tiles and poor maintenance. Overall, the room condition is disappointing and can ruin your travel experience.

Air Conditioning: No proper AC in the room. Only a very old table-mounted cooling unit is available, which is almost ineffective. The room stays hot, and we had to sleep with windows open—highly uncomfortable in summer.

Lighting Issues: The rooms don’t have proper ceiling lights. They’ve added an extra table lamp for lighting, which is not sufficient, especially in the evenings.

No Faucet in WC: There's no faucet or bidet spray in the toilet, which is inconvenient for travelers from countries like India or UAE.

Electrical Socket Problems: No power socket near the bed to charge your phone. Also, socket types are different from India or UAE. If you’re visiting from these regions, it's better to carry a Uzbekistan-standard extension or universal adapter.

Water Supply Policy: Only two complimentary water bottles are given on the first day. From the second day onwards, you have to buy your own.

Breakfast Experience: Breakfast is included and is okay in terms of variety, but the dining area is often overcrowded and noisy.

Staff Support: Some staff members are very polite and genuinely try to help, which is the best aspect of this hotel.

Other Amenities: There’s a 24-hour currency exchange counter at the ground floor lobby—very convenient for travelers.

Location Advantage: Centrally located near Temur Square, State Museum of the Temurids, and a metro station, making sightseeing easy.

Final Verdict: If you're on a budget and visiting in winter, it might be a workable option. However, I strongly do not recommend this hotel in summer due to poor cooling, old infrastructure, and lack of comfort. If your budget allows, consider staying in a newer and...

We stayed here for 2 nights in March and then 1 night in early April. On both occasions, we found the reception staff smiley and helpful when we checked in.||For the first stay, we had room 1519. It was a big room with balconies, a frayed carpet, non-existent air conditioning, a tv that didn't work, it was boiling hot and we had a rubbish mattress. The result was that we didn't sleep well at all. Our shower head wouldn't stay up, and the drain in the sink wasn't draining properly. Basic things were a miss.||We ate in the lobby cafe when we arrived as it was reasonably late. The staff in the cafe barely acknowledged us standing in front of them and clearly did not want to serve us. We persevered and settled on manti (dumplings) and lamb with potatoes. Both were good.||Breakfast was a mixed bag. Some of the items were good, but there were also uncooked potatoes, water that wasn't hot for tea, and dirty glasses. Breakfast is served in the lobby cafe, which just isn't big enough for the size of the hotel. You end up sitting with strangers for breakfast as the tables seat 6 people. Meanwhile there's a restaurant on the 16th floor which would make a much more suitable place for breakfast. The staff at breakfast were sullen and unhelpful. It took a while for empty serving dishes to be refilled. ||For the 2nd stay (which we tried to cancel but couldn't without losing all our money), I wrote to the hotel beforehand to request a room with working A/C, a working TV and a bathtub. We were given room 1512. It was on the front of the hotel, which was nice. The air-conditioning was still nonexistent, but the TV worked, and we had a bathtub. We once again we didn't sleep well due to the heat in the room and the mattress (which was better than the first room, but still poor). The bathroom was poorly lit and had electrical sockets hanging out of the wall. That was just plain unacceptable. ||We asked a lady at reception about the gift shop talked about in the room information booklet. She dismissed us with a "we don't have one." I said that the booklet says there is one. Her response was, "It's wrong!" I said,'You should change it then.' She glared at me, and I walked away before we got into an argument. This, for me, sums the place up.||The location of the hotel is very good and it's right next to a metro station.||Would we stay here again? No. It was a major...

I stayed at Hotel Uzbekistan mainly because of its unbeatable location—right next to Amir Timur Square and just steps away from two metro stations. If you’re the type of traveler who prioritizes being in the heart of the action, then location-wise, this hotel is 10/10. But sadly, that’s where the praise ends.||As someone who worked in hospitality for years, I’ll be honest—this hotel has seen better days. It’s overused, outdated, and clearly in need of a renovation. The hallways reeked of cigarette smoke, and the room I was given (a standard single) was cramped even for someone as petite as me. My suitcase barely fit beside the bed. Carpets were dusty, pillows flat, and the linens rough and itchy. There was no bidet, and the AC was an old, clunky unit that didn’t cool the room enough. Water pressure was weak, and hot water took forever to come through.||The Wi-Fi? Basically non-existent—no signal in the room or common areas. Thankfully, I had mobile data. Even the towels were thin and scratchy, and toiletries were bare minimum.||Breakfast was another letdown. It was held in a crowded room and the food was cold. I stayed two nights and the menu didn’t change at all. Definitely not up to par for a hotel that claims four stars.||On a positive note, the staff were kind, helpful, and spoke English well. That, plus the location, are the only reasons I’m giving this more than one star.||Would I stay here again? No. There are far better, more modern boutique hotels in Tashkent for half the price. Only stay here if location is your absolute top priority—and even then, manage your...