IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Garner hotel in Uzbekistan

28.10.2026 (London, UK): IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Garner Hotel Tashkent, set to be the first Garner hotel in Uzbekistan. The 100-room hotel will be developed in partnership with Silk Road Inn LLC, expanding IHG’s presence in Uzbekistan and introducing Garner’s flexible, value-driven proposition to the region.

Scheduled to open in September 2027, Garner Hotel Tashkent is currently under construction on Temiryulchilar Street. The location offers convenient access to Tashkent International Airport, the city centre, major transport infrastructure and key commercial districts. Tashkent is the country’s primary business, administrative and transport hub, with a broad demand base spanning corporate, government, diplomatic, project-related, transit and leisure travel.

This signing will grow IHG’s presence in Uzbekistan, where it already brings a diverse choice of brands and stay experiences to Tashkent. Its existing portfolio in the capital spans Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium and Essentials brands, including InterContinental Tashkent, voco Tashkent, Crowne Plaza Tashkent and Holiday Inn Tashkent City.

Willemijn Geels, VP, Development, Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “The signing of Garner Hotel Tashkent is an important milestone for IHG and for the Garner brand. As the first Garner hotel in Central Asia, it brings a distinctive, high-quality and affordable stay proposition to a market where demand for internationally branded midscale accommodation continues to grow. We are delighted to partner with Silk Road Inn LLC and look forward to working together to bring the hotel to life.”

Mr Shokhrukh Khasanov, CEO, Silk Road Inn LLC, commented: “We are pleased to partner with IHG to introduce Garner to Tashkent and Uzbekistan. The brand’s focus on quality, comfort and value is well suited to the needs of travellers visiting the city and this signing marks an important step for the project, and we look forward to opening Garner Hotel Tashkent in 2027.”

Garner Hotels strives to become the leading choice for travellers seeking quality stays at an affordable price point, providing the essentials guests value most, from convenient locations and comfortable beds to free Wi-Fi. Now with *64 open hotels across Europe, the brand also brings its signature touches to guests, including a complimentary welcome drink and snack, fresh bean-to-cup coffee and the 24/7 Garner Shop.

This momentum is set to continue, with a further *24 properties in the development pipeline. Garner’s flexible, conversion-friendly model is resonating with owners, offering competitive cost-per-key, flexible design standards and reduced pre-opening costs, backed by the scale and strength of IHG’s enterprise platform.

*Numbers as of 30 September 2026