I stayed for two nights in Samarkand. The location is excellent, situated between Registan Square and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, with all the main attractions within walking distance.
My private guide gave me some tips:
* The 'eco-bus' running on the street directly in front of the hotel allows hop-on/hop-off (just tell the driver, of course).
* When arranging a car, it's better to pick it up or be dropped off on the street behind the hotel (Hotel Old Street) rather than in front (my guide actually uses this method).
* Walk left from the street in front of the hotel -> enter through the open door to the right of store 208 -> pin Hamida Hotel for easier car pick-up (pinning Aziz Hotel, which is before it, makes it difficult for cars to turn around – I’ve attached an image).
Indeed, on my arrival day, even knowing cars couldn't enter directly in front, I pinned Sanzoor. The driver that day tried to access the back of the hotel, and as a result, I ended up getting off even further ahead than Old Street at the back. The road leading there was very narrow and congested, making me feel like we might collide, so I ruled it out for my departure.
The room was bright and charming, and the bed size was appropriate for the room, making it a comfortable space.
Since I had an early departure, they prepared a breakfast box for me.
All the staff were kind. The young person during check-out looked very sleepy, and as a fellow hotelier, I wondered about that, but their charm made it acceptable – it's not a 5-star hotel, after all.
I saw many Japanese tourists, both groups and individuals. At a nearby restaurant (the street dining place), all three groups who came in after me were Japanese, and I even saw the same people at breakfast the next morning.
I reconfirmed that this hotel is in a safe area.
I would like to stay here again when I visit Samarkand.
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