Bukhara, UzbekistanOld Town
Mercure Bukhara Old Town
Vaulted brick caravanserai
Old Town Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
AccorVaulted brick caravanserai
A shaded courtyard with a stone fountain anchors the property, channeling Bukhara's Silk Road caravanserais in kiln-fired brick.
“the hotel draws on the region’s courtyard typology with a tall Iwan arch that frames an outdoor wellness spa and pool.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Zoirsho Klichev shaped vaulted brick galleries and an open courtyard iwan arch.
Listed
Top-floor Saffron serves Uzbek pilaf and chorba overlooking the ancient Kalyan Minaret.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
Opened in 2022 on Samarkand Street in Bukhara's historic quarter, the Mercure Old Town has…shaped the hotel's own design language of carved wood, handcrafted ceramics, and turquoise tile.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The ancient Samarkand Gates stand steps away, and the Kalyan Minaret rises a short walk down the street.
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The rooms
Rooms look out on either the quiet inner courtyard or the city skyline, finished in carved wood and glazed ceramics.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 14-meter indoor pool is heated year-round and lined in turquoise tiles beneath vaulted white marble arches.
The hammam
The basement hammam is built in 16th-century style, with heated marble slabs and body scrubs using natural aromatic oils.
Saffron Restaurant
The top-floor dining room opens onto an open-air terrace, serving classic Uzbek samsa and drinks from the wooden bar.
How it began
Soviet factories and a bus depot once stood here, before the city used archival photographs to restore the historic streetscape.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.