Ardani hotel,Samarqand

When I arrived earlier than standard check in time, the hotel manager, Savlat, allowed me to check in early. He gave me a room on the third level, with my own balcony, overlooking the streets and the mountains beyond. Speaking good English, he allowed me to print some documents for the next leg of the journey, and even helped me photocopy a copy of my passport for me. Savlat and his family helped run the hotel, giving guests good (but simple) breakfast, round the clock access, and cleaning the room for you if you asked for it. Water is also free to ask. Registan Square is about a 12-15 minute walk away and Mansur Shashlick is also a stone's throw. You cannot ask for anything better!

The sun shines into my room on the third floor during the day but this is of no fault of the hotel. Just need to make do with it if you are staying in the room. The water pressure is also a little lower than what I have expected though it is not a deal-breaker.

Kindness of the stuff. Mininal design. The view.

No elevator

Very friendly and helpful staff

Everything

Spacious clean rooms and bathrooms.

We had to carry our luggages all the way up to the reception area located at the second floor as it doesn't have an elevator.

We stayed in the hotel for three nights. The location is convenient, walking distance from Registan square. The Wi-Fi is good and realiable. The room is very comfortable, clean and spacious. The bed is big and comfortable. The hair dryer and toiletries are provided. The breakfast is okay, nothing special. The staff is friendly and attentive. They speak some English. We would stay there again.

There is no deposit box in the room. The breakfast was average. One day we came a bit later and the food was cold. There is no elevator, which we didn't mind, but some people might.

Staff spoke good English and were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, self service with a good choice. Location was an easy walk to Registan. Bed very comfortable. Could see the mountains from the terrace that our room opened onto.

Our room was cold when we first arrived but the air conditioner heated the room. Bathroom remained cold though (heated floor didn't work) and shower not as strong as we'd have liked.