Ashgabat’s old Soviet standby has recently been given a makeover, and from its exterior it looks like any other modern Ashgabat building. However, the renovations have only made it to selected rooms, and even those that have been redone are small and poorly equipped, with fairly feeble bathrooms (ours didn't have a sink or toilet seat!), and ancient mattresses.
That said, rooms are entirely bearable, given the low price and great location. All rooms have balconies, and those designated lux are made up of two rooms.