The larger hotels are in the process of establishing systems to accept credit cards.  However, at this time, it is recommended that you bring enough American dollars to cover all of your expenses.

Below are the addresses, phone numbers, and facilities of two of Ashgabat's finest five-star hotels:

The Ak Altin Plaza Hotel*****

141/1 Magtymguli Avenue  

P.O. Box 84

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan  744000

tel: (99312) 51-21-81

fax: (99312) 51-21-77, 51-21-79

The Ak Altin Plaza Hotel is an eleven story building with 137 rooms, including 20 suites.  All rooms have air-conditioning, minibars, satellite TV, direct telephone lines, and hair dryers.  Services include laundry and dry-cleaning, a business center, room service and an on-site doctor’s office.  Amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a health and fitness center with a sauna and Turkish bath.  Dining facilities are made up of two restaurants and two private dining rooms.  The banquet and conference facilities total an area of 384 square meters and seat 350 people

 

Grand Turkmen Hotel and Casino*****

Georogly Street, No. 7

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan  744000

tel: (99312) 51-20-50

fax: (99312) 51-20-48, 51-20-49

The Grand Turkmen Hotel has 120 rooms including 20 suites and 4 presidential suites with private jacuzzis.  Rooms feature air-conditioning, direct-line telephones, private baths, hair dryers, shaver outlets and adapters, color TV, international television broadcasting, and minibars.  Guest services include translators, secretarial services, an in-house doctor, a drug store, a beauty parlor, and laundry services.  The recreation facilities are comprised of the casino, disco, health club, sauna, outdoor swimming pool, sundeck and tennis courts.  Restaurants offer international cuisine as well as outside catering.