Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Minor Hotels has signed a franchise agreement with EASYRENT PE to open NH Hotel Tashkent, a 151-room property scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2027.
The hotel will mark the group's first entry into Uzbekistan, as well as its first property in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia, Minor Hotels said in a statement on 11 November 2026.
The signing ceremony took place in Tashkent and was attended by the deputy chairman of Uzbekistan's Tourism Committee, Minor Hotels executives, the project owner, the hotel's general manager and local partners.
Hotel to feature 151 rooms and upgraded facilities
The property is currently undergoing renovation and a redesign to bring it into line with NH Hotels & Resorts brand standards.
Following the refurbishment, the hotel will have 151 rooms, including standard rooms, Deluxe rooms and family suites.
Its facilities will include a restaurant, a gym and a meeting room. According to the company, the hotel is located about a 10-minute drive from Tashkent Airport.
NH brand expands into Central Asia
NH Hotels & Resorts is part of the Minor Hotels portfolio and operates in the upscale segment. The brand has a presence in Europe, North and South America, and is expanding in the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas Chief Executive Officer Gonzalo Aguilar said the company's entry into Uzbekistan would mark its first step into Central Asia.
He said the franchise model allowed the group to expand its hotel brands into new markets.
Olesya Gilmeeva, general manager of NH Hotel Tashkent, said the partnership with Minor Hotels would combine the group's international experience with knowledge of the local market.
Minor Hotels said it operates more than 640 hotels and resorts in 67 countries. Its portfolio includes Anantara, Tivoli, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, NH and Oaks.
