Orient Hotel Bishkek Reviews

I stayed there for a week. Staff at the reception were friendly, helpful and professional. They spoke very good English and were easy to communicate with. Breakfast was great and the view from the restaurant was breathtaking. I also went to their restaurant for a dinner, the food was of fine dining style, but the glass of wine that I ordered was evidently left open for too long therefore became too acidic. The room I had was a small one and it was opposite the lift and was very close to the purified water dispenser. The toilet smelled badly in the morning due to some kind of sewage issue, but the smell improved over the day until the next morning. I did not bother to ask the staff about this problem - I probably should. Toiletries were not the best quality ones, therefore I would recommend BYO toothbrush, soap etc. Bed was made daily although the tea and coffee bags were not replenished regularly. Bedding was very comfortable and clean. Wifi was not stable at all, I had to constantly move my laptop around, attempting to find a better wifi spot in my room. I ended up doing my work in the restaurant during breakfast. For business travellers, not having stable wifi is really frustrating. There are some good coffee shops and restaurants nearby, and some pharmacies within walking distance. Overall, this is a decent hotel and is of good value for money. Will probably return next time when I visit Bishkek again, if the wifi is improved.