IHG Hotels and Resorts signs first Garner hotel in Uzbekistan
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Garner Hotel Tashkent, marking the first Garner-branded hotel in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
The property is being developed in partnership with Silk Road Inn LLC and scheduled to open in September 2027.
Hotel Details
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100-room hotel currently under construction.
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Located on Temiryulchilar Street, Tashkent.
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Offers convenient access to:
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Tashkent International Airport
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City centre
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Major transport links
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Key business districts
Strategic Significance
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Expands IHG's footprint in Uzbekistan.
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Strengthens IHG's portfolio in Tashkent, which already includes:
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InterContinental Tashkent
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voco Tashkent
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Crowne Plaza Tashkent
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Holiday Inn Tashkent City
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Introduces Garner's affordable midscale hospitality offering to the market.
Executive Comments
Willemijn Geels,
VP, Development, Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Described the signing as an important milestone for both IHG and the Garner brand.
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Said the hotel will meet growing demand for internationally branded midscale accommodation in the region.
Shokhrukh Khasanov,
CEO, Silk Road Inn LLC
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Said the partnership will bring a quality, comfort-focused and value-driven hospitality option to Tashkent.
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Expressed confidence in the project's success ahead of its 2027 opening.
About Garner Hotels
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Positioned in the midscale segment.
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Focuses on delivering:
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Quality stays at affordable prices
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Comfortable beds
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Free Wi-Fi
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Convenient locations
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Signature guest offerings include:
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Complimentary welcome drink and snack
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Fresh bean-to-cup coffee
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24/7 Garner Shop
Brand Growth
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Garner currently operates 64 hotels across Europe.
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An additional 24 hotels are in the development pipeline.
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The brand's flexible conversion model offers:
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Competitive cost-per-key
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Adaptable design standards
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Lower pre-opening costs for owners
Key Takeaway
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The signing of Garner Hotel Tashkent strengthens IHG's presence in Uzbekistan while introducing an internationally branded, value-driven midscale hotel option to a fast-growing business and leisure travel market.
