This is a cheap hotel. Its location is central within Dushanbe. The rooms are quite big, the Internet is just about acceptable. But the only heating that was available was an oil heater. The windows did not really sealed the incoming cool temperature. The light in bathroom had to be changed twice during my four nights stay. The lobby was also very much effected by the cold outside. The corridors are lit by the energy saving bulbs that makes you even colder. Next to the lift there is a special air-conditioning device. Even in full blast it did not heat properly. The lift is slow.

All in all the hotel is good provided the weather is not cold outside.

I stayed in Hotel Gulistan Tour for over two weeks. It was quite an old hotel. It isn't lit well enough. Elevators go slow. The airconditioning in the room let me down several times. Breakfast buffet selection does not change. Not enough English channels.

But the pluses outweigh the minuses. The location can't be beat! You can get to the best city spots by walking. So convenient, really.

The staff is friendly and accommodating. Most of them do not speak English. But they have a ready smile for everyone. Despite the language barrier, they go out of their way to help. Special props to the restaurant staff for always making me feel at home, and Ahtam at front desk for giving me tips on where to go around in the city.

The hotel restaurant, Cafe Dona, did have some hits and misses. But I will recommend the Sicilian pizza and the Chicken Cream pasta very highly! These earn my two thumbs up!

Will stay here again.

The hotel is on a corner block. Looks grand and pleasant. Rooms are very good sized with big windows over looking the streets and tree top. Shops and eateries near by. Walking distance to many exciting places. Would stay here again.