This hotel is in the same complex as the Qiniwak Hotel , and it is barely distinguishable except that it is a few stories taller. The Gilgit International Friendship Hotel was completed in 1997, and this is a joint venture between the provincial goverment and a Pakistani company.

The hotel enjoys a good location, only 12km from the airport and close to the Id Kah Mosque . The hotel has 150 rooms, which are clean and have their own fans.

The hotel restaurant provides traditional Chinese cuisine, western food, local dishes and Pakistani food. Within the hotel, there is a beauty salon, massage center, clinic, bars and shops.

The hotel has a travel service, laundry service,currency exchange desk, post office and airport shuttle service.