Registan Plaza Hotel

Samarkand


The rebranded former Hotel President is the biggest profile hotel in town, though it's still quite unremarkable. The vast atrium is impressive, if somewhat sterile, and the 165 rooms are large, comfortable but characterless, though they have good bathrooms, minibars and cable TV, and the location is excellent. It claims four stars but wi-fi is not yet available in the rooms.


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Nearby Samarkand attractions

1. Statue of Amir Timur

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This glowering statue of Timur seated on his throne marks the boundary between the old Uzbek town and the Russian-designed new town. It's a major landmark…

2. Rukhobod Mausoleum

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This brick mausoleum, dated 1380 and possibly the city’s oldest surviving monument, was renovated in 2015 and now serves as a souvenir and craft shop. The…

3. Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum

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The beautiful portal and trademark fluted azure dome of the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum marks the final resting place of Timur (Tamerlane), along with two sons…

4. Ak Saray Mausoleum

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Behind the ugly wall surrounding Gur-e-Amir is this unexpected 15th-century mausoleum, with some stunningly restored blue and gold decoration under the…

5. Regional Studies Museum

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The Regional Studies Museum occupies an old Jewish merchant’s house, and has a lavish wing devoted to Jewish history, with old photos of Samarkand’s once…

6. Hovrenko Wine Factory

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Those with adventurous taste buds can sign up for a tasting of eight wines, balzams and cognacs from the Hovrenko Wine Factory, which has been producing…

7. Ulugbek Medressa

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The Ulugbek Medressa, on the western side of the Registan, is the square's original medressa, finished in 1420 under Ulugbek who is said to have taught…

8. Imon Mosque

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The small, 19th-century Imon Mosque has an open porch, tall carved columns and a brightly restored ceiling. Respectfully dressed visitors are always…