We stayed for just one night but had a truly wonderful experience. Check in was pleasant and efficient, facilitated by a young lady named Adnoz (apologies to her if I didn’t spell the name correctly). Thereafter we needed help when I couldn’t reopen the safe locker and also with the TV channels. On both occasions, action was immediate, without having to give reminders. The room was bright, colourful and spacious. But the highlight of our stay - besides the hospitality - was the dinner. We are vegetarians and every dish we ordered was worthy of a Michelin starred restaurant. The food was tasty and bursting with flavour. We are still savouring the Cauliflower steak - perfect in texture and flavour. This is the best food that we have had in our travels. The Menu features the Chef’s credo and philosophy in the first page. The food certainly lived up to it! Service at the restaurant was good and Manager Behruz was a bundle of energy! We wish we had stayed longer and would love to return!
When I reserved the room I booked a transfer with the hotel from the Manas airport, and sure enough the driver was ready and waiting for me when I landed. Check-in was efficient, and the room was very large and clean, and comfortably furnished. The room safe, which was too small to fit a laptop, did not work when I arrived but the front desk staff fixed it within 10 minutes. Whenever I had any other requests, the staff were very efficient. The air conditioning in the room was very effective, and he bed was comfortable. The WiFi signal never dropped out. There was a kettle and a fridge. There was a large balcony, with table and chairs, where one could sit and enjoy the balmy Bishkek evening air. The hotel is situated in a quiet part of the city but only a few minutes walk from the central area (Oak Pk, Alatoo Sq etc.). It is 30 mins walk from the Vostochny Bus Station for Marshrutkas to Tokmok (80som), and hence the Burana Tower, and other points east. The hotel restaurant is surprisingly good. Breakfast was very tasty. Food is available all day via room service or a more extended menu is available to eat in the restaurant itself when it is open. About 5-10 mins walk along Zhibek Zholu Prospect there is a good supermarket for snacky stuff. I booked a driver with the hotel to take me to the airport at the end of my stay, and he was courteous and on-time. Overall, its quite hard to find fault with this place – although if I was being picky, the water in the shower could have been hotter. It was a pleasure to stay here.
When you stay at 281 Hotel & Hostel in Bishkek, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Bishkek Central Mosque and Panfilov Park. This hostel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Parliament of Kyrgyz Republic and 1.2 mi (2 km) from State History Museum.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned guestrooms. Conveniences include safes and all-in-one washer/dryers, and housekeeping is provided daily.