Minor Hotels to launch first NH hotel in Uzbekistan
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement with EASYRENT PE to open NH Hotel Tashkent with 151 rooms. The hotel is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2027.
On 11 November 2026, Minor Hotels announced in Tashkent a franchise agreement with EASYRENT PE. Upon completion of renovations, NH Hotel Tashkent will become the group’s first property in Uzbekistan, the CIS countries, and Central Asia.
The hotel will be adapted to the standards of the NH Hotels & Resorts brand. Its room inventory will include standard rooms, Deluxe category options, and family suites. The building will also feature a restaurant, a gym, and a meeting room. The property is located approximately 10 minutes’ drive from Tashkent Airport.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Uzbekistan Committee for Tourism, representatives of Minor Hotels, the project owner, the hotel’s General Manager, and local partners.
Gonzalo Aguilar, CEO of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, described the entry into the Uzbek market as the group’s first step in Central Asia. According to him, franchising helps hotel brands expand into new markets.
Olesya Gilmeeva, General Manager of NH Hotel Tashkent, stated that the collaboration would combine the group’s international experience with local market expertise.
The NH Hotels & Resorts brand operates in the upscale segment and is part of the Minor Hotels portfolio. The group manages over 640 hotels and resorts in 67 countries. In addition to NH, its portfolio includes Anantara, Tivoli, NH Collection, nhow, Avani, and Oaks.
