While no hotels in Mary are fantastic, this was just average. The staff was nice but the rooms were tiny while the lobby took up the majority of the hotel. It looks new on the outside but the rooms were small, dated and a bit smelly. However, the bed, although a single, was super comfortable.

I stayed here as part of a solo tour package and found it to be ok. The staff is pretty much indifferent and will try to nickel and dime you on everything. The bed was rather hard and the room looked like it'd seen better days, but I really doubt you'll be able to find a better hotel in Mary!... More

My room was fine, my friend thought hers was tiny. I thought mine was a bit cold, and she thought it was too hot, and no way to adjust the temp for either of us. It was clean, bathroom was a bit small. Not much to do in the area. There is no wi-fi. Breakfast was spartan, an egg and... More

Stayed 2 nights.The other eviews seem to sum up the hotel quite well.The same goes for the comments in Lonely Planet.There is really nothing much to criticise.It's a functional hotel.The rooms are fine.The staff are friendly enough.Breakfast is average. The location is perfectly acceptable.Not too far from the town centre,restaraunts etc. I think the fact that it is being used... More

Hotel Margush is modern and nice hotel. Its location is great. During our stay here, we would simply walk to the nearby park, river, museum or market place. The hotel’s lobby is lovely and comfortable. The room was pleasant, clean and comfortable. The staffs are nice and friendly. They are always ready to help. The food served at the restaurant... More

Tastydogs' 2008 review still holds true. The Hotel Margush is eminently forgettable but for all the right reasons - nothing was so bad that it made it memorable. Despite it being touted as the best hotel in town, you probably have to stay here anyway as the options are limited. Choose to dine out in the cafes in the nearby... More

So, you have come to Mary to spend time looking at the site of that world heritage location Merv for whom the last tourist was Ghenghis Khan in 1221. So Ok maybe Timberlane rocked up a bit later...Certainly it does seem like not too mant people come to stay here. There are loads of staff- cheerful enough- but looking bored... More