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Jonona A
Madrid, Spain

Hotel Tojikiston - far below expectations

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 8 Jan 2013
My experience with Hotel Tojikiston:

-Unfriendly staff, who don't speak proper English. You have to ask one thing at least 2- 3 times before they answer your question and even then, not correctly!

- The interior design is a caricature of Tajik culture. Spacious lobby and restaurant, but dark and not at all cozy.

- Conference facilities: very dark rooms - no windows and the lighting is quite dim. The equipment is questionable too.

- Little diversity in food/menu: only Tajik cuisines. Misinformation: I was told there would be buffet for lunch for US$20, but was charged US$30 apparently because of my menu choice. There is also a Chinese restaurant if you like Chinese food, but don't expect a good one.

- Spa: the price is far too high for what you actually get.
Date of stay: January 2013
Trip type: Travelled on business
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Reviewed 12 December 2012

As a young British student of Russian in then Leningard I had the opportunity to spend an entire week in Hotel Tojikiston in 1991 and it was for this very reason I decided to revisit the hotel. I was not at all disappointed, as my stay was really good and very enjoyable. The views from the rooms facing Dushanbe's Central Park are just phenomenal (politely demand a room with such a view) and the staff ever so helpful. Simply put, nothing was too much trouble for the front-desk team, even to the extent that upon request they swapped my rear-facing room for the aforementioned one of the park.

The location is also stellar. You are right in the heart of the city and most places can be reached on foot. I found Indian, Georgian and Tajik restaurants a stone's throw away. The in-house Chinese restaurant is also top notch. You will not go hungry during your stay.

Over the years I have stayed in most of Dushanbe's major hotels - the Hyatt Hotel, Marian's Guest House, Asia Hotel, and Mercury Hotel among others - and all are good places to stay, but I would not hesitate fora moment to return to Hotel Tojikiston.

Date of stay: December 2012
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3  Thank Matti-Pringle
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Reviewed 13 July 2011

Back during the 1992 war (yes, hard to imagine but there was a short civil war in Tajikistan), this Hotel, with its very central location and solid Soviet infrastructure (as part of the Intourist hotels accredited to accept foreigners in the USSR) was the hub of action, with ample opportunity to mingle with sojourning journalists and diplomats. It was also the only place in town one could get a decent hot shower and those of us who lived in apartments used to pay 20 dollars for a room just for the shower twice a week. Flash forward to 2011, and the Hotel has recently been renovated, with a glitzy lobby, neon lights and modern facilities. It seems to have lost much of its soul, however. Feels bare, lifeless.

Having said this, its central location, within walking distance of all government buildings, next to the central Park, the central department store (Tsum) and a stone's throw from the fabulous traditional teahouse (Chaikhaneh Rahat) still make its location unbeatable. It also has an ATM machine in the lobby, a travel agency, a tourist shop and the ubiquitous crew of young men that sit on the couches and 'guard' the guests at night. The new Hyatt, with its gorgeous design and colors, spa, wall-to-wall windows overlooking the mountains, and gourmet buffet breakfast, may seem to put Hotel Tojikiston to shame. But even if the prices are incomparable (although I hear of people getting similar rates using various discounts), I still would recommend Hotel Tojikistan because of its location if you want to walk on the two main roads of Dushanbe and if you want to see Tajiks actually. A Hotel Serena is being constructed which will put even the Hyatt to shame. But unless you are a prince or on a very high expense account, you can expect to go to tea there only.

I still regret though that Hotel Tojikistan has such tiny tiny single rooms (a reviewer rightly called them cells), especially since their balconies open up on the back dump/garage/power plant. Apparently they are going to build a pool there. Let's hope it materializes and that it comes with a green garden. The rooms though have the basic amenities you need. The elevator plays music, which is a good thing because it takes ages to go up. Look on the bright side. Hotel Tojikistan may not be the best bet in town, but it is the most genuine relic of the Soviet world going Chinese comfort class. Stay there for authenticity at least.

Date of stay: March 2011
Trip type: Travelled on business
5  Thank bukhara
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Reviewed 6 June 2011

Well, Hyatt is perhaps the best hotel in Dushanbe, and I regret that we were placed in Tojikistan - was kinda out of my control, as it was an organised event. The elevator stucked in the 5th floor and you had to wait at least 5-10 min in the dark before it started back on - some technicians used crude method with their hammers to bring it to life, please avoid the far left elevator out of the three they have in the building. The rooms are ok, free internet that always helps, the resturant was ok, but given the price could have been better. The GYM was under construction, the suana didn't work, and the disco was a kinda creepy, if I were a stingy guy I would have asked for a clear discount for the non-deliverable services. USD 150 a night is way too expensive for this experience.

Room tip: ASk for a room on the 6th or the 7th floor
Date of stay: May 2011
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3  Thank kshameer
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Reviewed 23 April 2011

After looking on the pictures on the internet, I though 150 usd pr night for a single was way to much. But as I needed to book online, I did not have many options.
But arriving here was a pleasure. Very nice lobby, friendly staff, and nice room. The elevators are a bit slow, and the bathroom small (and no mirror in the room), but apart from that - great.

Restaurant is not so good, basic (but cheap). We had dinner at Hyatts one night, and Delhi Durbar the other, liked both.

I think this hotel is the same as the one called Best Eastern Tajikistan here?

Room tip: Ask for one on 6.-8th floor, beautiful view
Date of stay: April 2011
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1  Thank Nillisi
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Reviewed 24 June 2010

Tojikiston is a good hotel. It has a nice lobby with the bar, nice rooms. Earlier it used to be 'soviet', but now, after reconstruction, it's a fine hotel. I stayed there several times. Wouldn't particularly recommend their 'suites', because for me a simple single room looked more cozy and less expensive.

Date of stay: March 2010
Trip type: Travelled on business
1  Thank Algirdas
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