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Now would I recommend this “thing” to anyone ? No, I can’t. Yes, the rooms are clean (as this is the job of the personnel, Tajiks) and yes, the staff is helpful (the Tajiks), but only if it comes to answer question of “where is the toilet” and “is anyboby here when I come late in the evening”.
Well, how to describe my stay ? Arriving late, at something between 11 p.m. and midnight, there was a nice guy (staff) waiting for us, but we could not get anything to eat. We got a tea, yes, and LUCKY for us the guy forgot to note down that we got tea, otherwise we would have to pay for this as well = 1,5 USD for the tea per person !!
Guest toilets were out of order, so we could use the staffs’ amenities. The room was clean but HOT and HUMID, despite a ventilator inside. It had seen better days in terms of ages of each furniture and carpets (but well, it was only a guest room, so what the heck did I expect).
Breakfast was … well, edible, but I was disappointed to find Danone yoghurt on my table – in the country of natural yoghurt….
What pi**ed me off already on this morning was a guy who came and asked “do we know your names already ?” – without even saying hello or introducing himself. Plus, he was the only one present, maybe he got the time wrong – we are no longer living in the days of pluralis majestatis…. I think I asked something like “Do we know you already” but this didn’t help the situation. Next thing he did was opening his hand and wanted 30 USD for the night plus breakfast.
Later I learned that “opening his hand” was the characteristic feature of Mr. Rick, co-owner of this… thing. Unique qualities ? I found that they seem to believe that each of their guests is a millionnaire, born to compensate for his decision to have opened this establishment in Dushanbe.
More in my travellogue, also more about his unique feature to take money for almost everything, even a handshake.
Yes, they helped for the GBAO permit, but they didn’t hold any promise to help with the OVIR and would have charged incredible 25 USD for a lift to the airport. The same amount as I have to pay in Germany when I want to take a taxi from my place to the airport 45 km away from my place. But Dushanbe’s airport is only 3 km away from their … thing.
You see I even have problems to call this a guesthouse.
Don’t stay here, better you check the actual status of our travelguide here on VT , or even better, ask Anna
of VT. She lives in Dushanbe, I met her and she was horrified of the stories, also of the “taxi fees”, butt-cavity Rick told us he would charge us. She will most probably be able to recommend a nice place to stay, when you are coming to Dushanbe.
Plus, the city changes quite quick (at least it seemed to me), so what I saw in mid 2006, will have changed already by the time I am writing this.
Great Game and Traveltajikistan however, will most probably not change but stick to their very much colonial “I am the greatest master on the planet” attitude. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensivePhone: better notDirections: Better not - I don't want you to waste your moneyWebsite: better not Other Contact: better not
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I stayed here for nearly a week altogether. A reminder of the old days of massive architecture and Soviet ideals. Rooms vary a lot, small, big, different designs, but the general carpeting theme does nothing for the smell of smokers and old days. Plumbing is somewhat variable, too, but there was hot water for a shower in my room. The bed linen was nice and clean and was changed often. Comfy writing desk.
Next to the mosque, but somehow their minaret loudspeakers seem to be under popular control, so not overtly loud.
Business centre and internet facility 1 floor up from the lobby, ok, but slow. Street side internet connections might me better on occasions, and somewhat cheaper.
The lobby shop that can change money, provide some souvenirs (mainly Uzbek), sell a few clothing items, notably cover-ups for women and leather jackets for men - go local! They also sell drinks and substitute the lack of a minibar in the room. Closes earlyin the afternoon, though.
An ATM is also in the lobby, a safe and sound place to obtain money before you set out for the day.
In the park fronting Rudaki there is a small but very pleasant lunch-evening kiosk-style eatery that can do good dishes and varieties of drinks if you hesitate to hit the city proper. Very good for a relaxed end of the day, too. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Rudaki 105Phone: 211280Directions: Across from Merv restaurant on Rudaki (western side).
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