Tashkent is located on the ancient Silk Road, the trading route between China and the West. Shopping facilities can be found around 10 minutes away from the hotel. The historical hotel was the first hotel in Tashkent (it was built in 1958) but has been completely renovated. It offers 223 rooms with views to the courtyard (garden) and the Opera House. Facilities at this air-conditioned city hotel include a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom and lift access to the upper floors. The hotel includes a hairdressing salon, café, bar and restaurant. Conference facilities are also available. The hotel offers Internet access, room service and a laundry service. Guests may also make use of the car park and garage. The rooms offer an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, double or king-size beds, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio and Internet access. A mini fridge, air conditioning, heating and a balcony or terrace also feature as standard. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside snack bar. Guests can enjoy aqua fit, aerobics or a workout in the gym. Massage and spa treatments are also available. A continental breakfast buffet is served daily. Lunch and dinner are offered in buffet form, as set menus or à la carte.