Baytursynova St 113, Almaty 050022, Kazakhstan

Across from football matches at Central Stadium, this informal hotel is a 4-minute walk from Baikonur subway station and 20 km from Almaty International Airport. Relaxed rooms with warm, traditional decor provide Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Suites add living areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available 24/7. A breakfast buffet and an airport shuttle are complimentary. There's a polished restaurant, an airy piano bar/lounge offering snacks, and a casual sports bar with billiards. Other amenities include an exercise room, a sauna and massage services. A business center and 7 meeting rooms are also available.

Frunze Street 428, Bishkek 720009, Kyrgyzstan

This unassuming, downtown hotel is an 11-minute walk from Philharmonic Hall and 2 km from both the State History Museum and the shops of Osh Bazaar. Featuring Wi-Fi, the relaxed rooms also have minifridges, and flat-screen TVs with international channels. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas. Suites provide living areas, and some include hydro-massage showers. Breakfast is served in an ornate restaurant with a seasonal terrace. There's also a 24/7 lobby bar and a gym. Off-street parking is available.

Abdulla Kahhar Street 150, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

With a stay at Reikartz Amirum Tashkent in Tashkent (Yakkasaroy District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Seattle Peace Park and NEXT Mall. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Ice City and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Seoul Gate. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. At Reikartz Amirum Tashkent, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 67 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring indoor private hot tubs and heated floors. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Magtymguly Ave 141/1, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Set 6 km from Ashgabat International Airport, this modern hotel is 4 km from the Turkmen Carpet Museum and 3 km from shopping at the Russian Bazaar. The bright, modest rooms come with flat-screen TVs and minibars. Sophisticated suites, some with chandeliers, add living areas and extra TVs. Breakfast and parking are complimentary. There's a relaxed restaurant and an outdoor pool, plus a gym and a sauna.

Derweze, Turkmenistan

The crater and camp are located in the Karakum Desert with the Darwaza Yurt Camp being owned by the company we were travelling with, Owadan Tourism. Having started with just three yurts there are now 40 of the circular, framed, tent-like structures.

Mirzo Tursunzoda Street 21, Dushanbe, Tajikistan

With a stay at Asia Grand Hotel in Dushanbe, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Musical Instruments and Dushanbe Opera. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rudaki Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Somoni Monument. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a television in a common area. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and irons/ironing boards.

Dostyk Ave 52/2, Almaty 480051, Kazakhstan

This unpretentious hotel in a high-rise building is 3 km from Central Park, which has lake and boat rentals. It's 5 km from the iconic, tubular-steel Almaty Tower and 17 km from Almaty International Airport. Relaxed, simply decorated rooms feature Wi-Fi, as well as cable TV and minibars. Suites add flat-screens, and living rooms with sofas. Upgraded suites have dining areas. A breakfast buffet is available. There are 3 restaurants; 1 is open 24/7, another has a bar offering panoramic city views. Additional amenities include a beauty salon, a gym and airport transfers.

10 Leskhoznaya Ulitsa, Bishkek 720054, Kyrgyzstan

Set in a residential area, this laid-back hotel is 2 km from the buzzing Osh Bazaar, 5 km from the central Ala-Too Square and 25 km from Manas International Airport. Sleek, down-to-earth rooms with colorful accents feature flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges and kettles. There's a restaurant. A breakfast buffet and parking are available.

Abdulla Kadiry Street 6A, 100095, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

In a building fronted by flags and a fountain, this upscale hotel is 5 km from Amir Temur Square, 6 km from the observation deck atop Tashkent Tower and 8 km from Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport. The relaxed rooms have Wi-Fi and smart TVs, as well as minifridges, tea and coffeemaking facilities, and balconies. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas, and suites feature separate living rooms with sofas. Room service is available. There’s an informal restaurant offering international fare. Other amenities include a 24-hour lobby bar, a gym, and a spa with a sauna and a hammam. Breakfast and parking are also available.

V9XC+2GJ, Ataturk St, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Sport hotel is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The hotel is close to many of the city's major attractions, such as the Arch of Neutrality, the National Museum of Turkmenistan, and the Ashgabat Opera and Ballet Theatre.Sport Hotel Ashgabat has a total of 200 rooms, all of which are spacious and luxuriously appointed. The hotel also has a number of amenities, including a swimming pool, a fitness center, a sauna, and a steam room. There is also a restaurant on site that serves international cuisine. Sport Hotel Ashgabat is a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is well-equipped to cater to the needs of both groups, with a variety of meeting and event spaces available. The hotel also has a helpful and attentive staff who are always willing to go the extra mile to make sure guests have a pleasant stay.

Mirzo Tursunzoda Street 10, Dushanbe 734000, Tajikistan

With a stay at Rumi Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Konya, just a 5-minute walk from Selimiye Mosque and 6 minutes by foot from Mevlana Tomb and Museum. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Aziziye Mosque and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Konya Bazaar. Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Satpaev St, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan

A 9-minute walk from Central Stadium, this upscale hotel is 6 km from both Ascension Cathedral and Panfilov Park. The conservative rooms offer balconies, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, plus minibars, and bathrooms with heated floors. Suites have living areas, and upgraded suites add dining or conference areas. Some include whirlpool tubs. Room service is available 24/7. A breakfast buffet is free. There's a grill restaurant, a local and international restaurant, a relaxed lobby bar and a seasonal beer garden. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool and a hot tub, plus a spa and a gym. Meeting and event space is available.

148B Kievskaya Str, Bishkek 720001, Kyrgyzstan

Featuring city and Tien Shan mountain views, this upmarket hotel is 3 km from Victory Square and 30 km from Manas International Airport. Polished rooms with mountain and/or city views offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas with pull-out sofas. Club rooms and suites provide private lounge access, snacks and drinks. There's 24-hour room service. Amenities include a refined steakhouse, a convenience store and a rooftop pool flanked by sunloungers, along with a gym, and a posh spa offering a sauna and a steam bath. Parking, an airport shuttle and a breakfast buffet are available.

1 A, Navoi Avenue, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Near a park in a leafy area, this upscale hotel is a 9-minute walk from a metro station, and a 15-minute walk from the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan. Bright, refined rooms with Internet access offer flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have terraces and/or floor-to-ceiling windows. Club level rooms feature access to a private lounge. Suites add kitchenettes and separate living rooms. Room service is available 24/7. There’s a bright, stylish restaurant, plus a cafe/bar, and an Italian eatery with a bar. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a spa and a 24-hour gym.

Arçabil şaýoly 54, Aşgabat, Turkmenistan

The five-star Archabil Hotel is located in Ashgabat. The hotel has a restaurant, sauna, conference room and gym. Stylish interior and comfort, luxury and elegance are the main characteristics of the Archabil Hotel, which offers its guests various categories of rooms, from single to suites.

Hyatt Regency Dushanbe, Ismoil Somoni Avenue, Dushanbe 734026, Tajikistan

Overlooking Lake Komsomol, this upscale hotel is a kilometer from Tajikistan National Museum and 8 km from Dushanbe Airport. Bright, modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and lake views feature TVs, seating areas and free Wi-Fi. They also have iPod docks, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and 1- and 2-bedroom suites add access to a club lounge; some have butler service. Room service is 24/7. Amenities include a sleek international restaurant and a lobby bar with a terrace. There's also an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna and a steam room. A spa offers massage service. The hotel has 8 meeting rooms, a ballroom and free parking.