btw, for those of you who are not into hotel chains, this is a great guesthouse in Bishkek:
The owners are exceptionally helpful, and there are always tons of people hanging around for company if youre on your own.
The rooms are about $20 for a double, $15 for a single.

http://sakuraguesthouse.web.fc2.com/english.html

Its just down the street from the Hyatt.