“Basic for a four star hotel”

Felt more upmarket than guesthouse

“Never again”

The room is spacious, the bed is very big. The bathroom is okay but it depends on the room.

“Good option to stay!”

Very nice staff. Arranged a trip for me to the Seven lakes with a very good driver and car.

Reception staff was absolutely amazing.

Very welcoming people working in the hotel, quite good location. Water in room.

“I guess for Panjakent it is fine.”

Good breakfast. Cool staff, helped us get a taxi driver to Dushanbe. Standard room and bed.

“Good clean, friendly hotel.”

Enthusiastic staff, comfortable bed and spacious room. Elevator to the 3rd floor. Supermarket, cafe, pizza etc very close by. Breakfast was adequate if cold.

“Simple one night stay should suffice.”

The heated floor.

“Nice hotel stay”

Location is good. Easy access. Rooms are big and spacious. Bathrooms are pretty big too. Breakfast spread was good. Many varieties and filling. Definitely will stay here again if I am in Panjakent.

Nice western standard hotel. Clean rooms. The female receptionist was extremely organised. Managed to check ourselves and a whole coach full of Australia's in 10 minutes. Organised a taxi to the border also.

Clean The unique possibility to stay in penjakent as Now

“Panjakent's best hotel.”

Staff are extremely friendly, especially the two front desk girls Benazir and Sabrina. They easily had the best English-language skills out of any of the hotel staff we encountered in our travels across Central Asia. They organised for us a day trip to the 7 lakes in a private car for 800 Somoni (this is well below the normal rate for a day trip to the lakes from Panjakent). As the driver didn't speak English, they even found an English-speaking guide (Kadir) to accompany us for no additional cost. They also arranged us 2 spots in a shared taxi to Dushanbe for 150 Somoni each (the rate that Tajik locals pay). All of these trips came with no mark up at all, and they organised all of this for us saving us the stress and hassle. For a hotel in a small stopover town on the tourist route from Samarkand to Dushanbe, this hotel is perfect. Contrary to what other reviewers have said, the hotel's location is excellent. Though not at a walking distance from the town's bus station, there is a shop right beside the hotel and supermarkets and restaurants are all within walking distance. In fact, the best qurutob restaurant in the entire Sughd region is located directly behind the hotel (it's not advertised well on Google maps but ask the reception staff and they will point it out to you) and the big dish costs only 20 Somoni and can be shared between 2. The number 1 marshrutka runs up and down Rudaki frequently (where the hotel is located) so you can easily head to the bazaar and the bus station for 2/3 Somoni at most. The number 5 marshrutka will also bring you to the Archaeological museum (well worth a visit). Also, it is important to mention, the hotel DOES have WiFi even though for whatever reason it is not advertised as such. The breakfast again is very reasonable for Panjakent considering its location. They also have an advanced coffee machine capable of making espressos/lattes/cappuccinos etc - a real rarity in Central Asian hotels.

“Good value and friendly staff”

Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice room and ok breakfast. Situated a bit on the outskirts of the town.

“Disappointing experience”

Smiling team

The hotel is very well equipped, and the staff is very friendly, especially Mr.Ghasr, who organized a very nice trip to archaeological sites, nearby and to the mountains(seven leaks) for two days. Maria and Kio from Switzerland.

“Recommended”

The rooms & bathrooms are spacious. Lift available. Great selection of breakfast. Helpful and responsive staffs.

“Breakfast could be better. It is very poor in this regard. But I recommend staying at this hotel.”

“Disappointing stay in Panjakent”

Beds were comfortable and the bathroom facilities were modern and in good order. Wifi worked well. Room was clean when we checked in.

“Amazing hotel with wonderful staff”

Amazing hotel, very spacious with huge rooms, very clean. Large bathroom with big bath, fridge in room. The breakfast buffet was great, plenty of choices. Best part of the hotel was Kadir in reception, he was extremely helpful with lots of advice to assist with planning our hiking & transportation - thanks Kadir!!!

The hotel is nice, owner is very nice, rooms are big, breakfast is great.