[10.02.2008] The first time I visited Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan was in about 1997. I stayed at this hotel then; again when it was known as the Pirana - I mean the Pinara - and it has since changed its name back to the Ak Keme. It used to be the best place to stay in Bishkek but since the Hyatt has opened the Pinara is very outclassed. [more]