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. 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.
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 Grand Turkmen Hotel has 120 rooms including 20 suites and 4 presidential suites with private jacuzzis. 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.