Orient
Star Khiva Hotel
The Hotel «Orient Star» Khiva is located in Ichan-Kala
(«inner city» of Khiva) and occupies a building of former
madrassah of Moukhammed Amin Khan, which was built in the
middle of the 19th century (1851 – 1853). It is the
biggest madrassah of the city where up to 250 students
resided and studied till the beginning of the 20th century.
Nowadays former cells of the students accommodate the
tourists. The spirit of past times reigns over every nook
of the hotel. The connoisseurs, as well as amateurs of
ancient history and architecture may appreciate this hotel
at its true value once they take a closer look at it:
coolness during the hot period of time thanks to its unique
structure lets the guests of the hotel stay inside with no
need in air conditioning.
The hotel offers 61 double rooms. The room facilities
are: a bath room, a mini-bar, a telephone, and an
air-conditioning system. The following services are at the
guests’ disposal: a souvenir shop, an exchange office, a
bar, a tea house.