InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of InterContinental Tashkent, marking the brand’s debut in the Uzbekistan capital.
A five-minute walk from Amir Temur Square, the hotel is a part of the all-new Trilliant Business Park development complex. Stretching 94 meters up into the sky, the property is located in the heart of Tashkent.
InterContinental Tashkent features 216 rooms, including 38 signature suites and two Presidential suites, each with views of the city. The hotel is also home to two restaurants, a rooftop bar and a wellness Club with world-acclaimed specialists.
InterContinental Tashkent's restaurants and bars are destinations in themselves, serving up a range of international cuisine in stylish settings. The hotel's signature restaurant, Ember, is where tastebuds meet voguish Asian flavors and Butcher’s Prime Cuts, while the open-air rooftop bar, Embar, offers stunning panoramic views of the city skyline, as well as striking creations and a top-line spirit selection. Embar is open seasonally during the warm months.
On the top floor of InterContinental Tashkent is the hotel’s signature restaurant Ember, serving fire-grilled dry-aged steaks, sushi and shellfish. Located on the same 17th floor, Embar will feature a whisky library, a specialty cocktail menu and skyline views. Other dining options include No’mad, a striking, emerald haven inspired by the culture and produce of Central Asia, and Chach, a prime Lobby Bar with house-baked signature patisseries and delicacies.
Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury Brands at IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “Signaling an emergence of luxury in the country, we are excited to officially open InterContinental Tashkent. Set to be one of the most iconic hotels in the capital, the property combines luxury and contemporary comfort, alongside a strong focus on sustainability and providing a seamless guest experience with the latest technology. The property is expected to be the first LEED Gold-certified project in Uzbekistan, furthering IHG’s commitment to conscious travel and sustainable growth. We look forward to offering our guests a taste of luxury in Uzbekistan.”
From grand celebrations and conferences to private wedding ceremonies, the hotel offers a selection of meeting spaces. The 820 sq.m. Ballroom can accommodate up to 900 guests and features direct access from outside, 7.5m x 4m LED monitors, integrated simultaneous translation equipment and professional light and audio systems. Six meeting rooms on the ground floor, named in honour of the rivers Amudaryo and Sirdaryo, are 96 sq.m. each and offer the ability to be interconnected. To enjoy a smaller-scale event or meeting, the hotel offers four executive meeting rooms, located on the 11th floor with, stunning views over Tashkent.
Through exclusive partnerships, the spa is the first in the country to offer body and face treatments with two luxury skincare brands, the award-winning 111SKIN and the innovative ComfortZone. Déesse LED Face Masks and Normatec Boots are also among the unique treatments offered. The spa’s philosophy brings guests into an emotional, physical and mental equilibrium, with a focus on non-invasive advanced treatments and result oriented facials and body sculpting. Available for Tashkent residents, E’quilibrium Spa & Fitness Club offers wellness lifestyle memberships, which includes access to all the facilities, special deals on treatments and retail, invitations to the Club's exclusive events and special member prices within the hotel restaurants and bar.