Once run by Intourist (the very name is synonymous with Soviet-style discomfort), the Tashkent Palace is now a Le Meridien, and it's lovely. Renovated, refurnished, restored, it is elegant but unpretentious with comfortable, big rooms, obliging and helpful staff, a great location - directly opposite the Navoi Opera House and just a short walk from the museums and many of the sights of the new city - and I would certainly recommend it to anyone whose budget can accommodate the $80 per double.
I had a very pleasant stay at the Le Meridian Hotel. The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, and the pool was a cool and relaxing retreat from the Tashkent heat. There was a full band outside that would play some great tunes as you swim or drink a beer poolside.
An interesting anecdote: There was a driver for the hotel that was wearing a "Don't Mess With TEXAS" t-shirt! I about died laughing and I said to him "oyehb xopowo!"
From the website:
Built over 55 years ago, Le Meridien Tashkent palace is the oldest hotel in Tashkent.
Recently renovated this hotel now offers state of the art facilities in a prime location in the city, opposite the Grand Opera House, adjacent to the central shopping mall and historical museum and within easy walking distance of the Government Palace.
Only 8km from Tashkent International airport, this hotel offers a wide selection of food and beverage outlets from international to local Uzbeck cuisine and a Jazz bar.
Le Meridien Tashkent Palace: The former Le Meridien
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By nepalgoods on September 26, 2007
by nepalgoods
Tashkent Palace Hotel has been the Le Meridien. It is a nice 4-star-hotel in Russian style. It looks a bit old fashioned. I did not go inside, but it looked pretty. The hotel has several bars and restaurants.
The health club is located on the Ground floor and offers a comprehensive gym, beauty treatments massage, solarium, a table tennis & outdoor heated swimming pool.
Number of rooms: 232 rooms (149 Deluxe, 29 Twin, 39 Superior, 5 Executive, 8 Junior, 2 Suite)
