호텔 딜쇼다(Hotel Dilshoda)

Our entry and check-in process was recorded by a videographer without our permission. This is unacceptable and even an offence. On objection we were told the clippings would be deleted, but who knows! The rooms are basic, decent for the cheap price, but not comfortable. Beds are creaky, upholstery is gaudy. Housekeeping is pretty shoddy. They do not replenish toiletries or provide water in rooms or replace used glasses. We had to ask them several times for water and carry bottles back to our rooms. There are no elevators so to drag a heavy suitcase all by yourself is a challenge. Of course the staff did not help us, but were happy to help the other 'white' customers. This is one thing we (brown-skinned) faced throughout our travel through Uzbekistan. The only saving grace is the breakfast spread. This family-run place is suitable only if you are travelling light and on a budget, and can ignore cold behaviour.

A little paradise, in the center of Samarkand. Amazing location, professional guide available. Great people, available and honest. Clean rooms, breakfast ok with sweet and salty food. Good experience, suggested for tourism and business.

Located right next to the ornate Mausoleum of Amir Timur (Timurlane), known as 'Gur-e-Amir-Timur' this hotel is lovely it was hard to leave. Mostly due to the lovely family who run the place, it felt like home right away. Excellent service and wonderful assistance with any queries or needs, the breakfast buffet was delicious and the outside 'tapchans' in the yard were the perfect place to relax and debrief the day over watermelon in the evening. It is a lovely 10-15 min walk to Registan and there are wonderful places to eat and shop nearby. Samarkand was made all the more 'ghand' / sweet due to our stay at Dilshoda.