Izumrud Palace

Izumrud Palace is the kind of small, family run enterprise that deserves our support. Room was clean and spotless, newly refurbished and everything was in great working order. Bed was very comfortable. AC/Heater worked really well. Smart TV. Breakfast was simple yet complete—with a great supply of varying Uzbekistan pastries. Bathroom even had a heated floor. Balcony had a nice view to the street—but was able to keep away noise because its double paned. It’s a stone throw away from the Registan—a quick 5 minute cab ride away. Cabs can be easily hailed with the Yandex app—no need to haggle a price and generally fares were priced well. Airport is about 20minutes away and the train station is 15. There are also lots of good restaurants around the area—a local burger place, a nice italian place called Roni and even a KFC. There’s also a small convenience store/mart a few feet away from the hotel if you need anything like chips or toiletries. Overall, Izumrud Palace is in a great location and for the rate, offers excellent value. The owner was even kind enough to order a taxi ride for me to the station. With this kind of concern and care for their guests, I’m sure they’ll do well.