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IZUMRUD PALACE

Name: IZUMRUD PALACE
Address: Samarkand, Samarkand, UZ
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.5

Samarkand

9.5/10377 reviews

|Updated: Aug 8, 2026

About IZUMRUD PALACE

Eight centuries of Silk Road heritage surround Izumrud Palace, a Samarkand property earning a 9.5 guest score from 377 verified reviews — among the highest ratings in a city dense with boutique accommodation options.

The name translates from Uzbek as "emerald," a fitting reference to the turquoise-and-green tilework of the nearby Registan ensemble and Gur-e-Amir mausoleum that together define the city's historic skyline.

Samarkand sits roughly two hours from Tashkent by high-speed Afrosiyob train, making it a practical base for exploring the Zerafshan Valley's broader network of Timurid-era monuments beyond the main tourist circuit.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking rooms24-hour front deskBarFamily roomsFacilities for disabled guestsRoom serviceTerraceGardenElevatorHeatingDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundryDesignated smoking areaShuttle serviceHypoallergenic room availableWake-up serviceSoundproof roomsWake-up service/Alarm clockSocket near the bedClothes rackToilet paperTowelsBathtub or showerPrivate bathroomToiletFree toiletriesHairdryerBathtubShowerFlat-screen TVTVCoffee house on siteFruitWine/ChampagneKids' mealsSpecial diet meals (on request)Breakfast in the roomInternetOutdoor furnitureViewDeskWardrobe or closetAlarm clockBathroom emergency cordInvoice providedLockersConciergeExpress check-in/outIroning serviceDry cleaningFax/PhotocopyingFire extinguishersCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasSmoke alarmsSecurity alarmKey card accessSafeFace masks for guests availableThermometers for guests provided by propertyAccess to healthcare professionalsFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusDelivered food covered securelyBreakfast to-go containersAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedFood can be delivered to guest accommodationPhysical distancing in dining areasShared lounge/TV areaBicycle rentalCooking classShared kitchenSun deckLinensLowered sinkRaised toiletBoard games/Puzzles24-hour securityContactless check-in/outSingle-room AC for guest accommodationGuest accommodation sealed after cleaningLive music/PerformanceBeach umbrellasTour deskElectric kettleHardwood or parquet floorsTowels/Sheets (extra fee)Key accessCarbon monoxide detectorLive sports events (broadcast)SlippersKid-friendly buffetStrollersATM on siteCleaning productsRefrigeratorHand sanitizerCurrency exchangePublic transit ticketsGrocery deliveriesTour or class about local cultureConvenience store on siteHair/Beauty salonPlaygroundEntire unit wheelchair accessibleUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyOutdoor play equipment for kidsMobile app for room serviceKids' clubVideoAir conditioning