room service is available. theres a finnish sauna, a gym, a lobby lounge, and a 24 hour bar. event space and parking are available, as is a breakfast buffet served in a warm restaurant that has a patio. set in a stately building facing the esentai river, this polished hotel is 20 minutes on foot from the nearest metro station, and a 50 minute walk from zenkov cathedral, a ukrainian baroque building dating from 1907. upgraded suites add living rooms. casual rooms and suites with city views offer wi fi access, flat screen tvs, safes and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment, sitting areas, and en suite bathrooms Almaty International Airport 31 min
Shymbulak (45 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Nylon Pool (13 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Central Mosque (14 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Nur.kz (8 min) A. Kasteev Art Museum (6 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Almaty Zoo (16 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Republic Palace (13 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Kok Tobe (27 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. First President park (17 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Central Park (14 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Zenkov's Cathedral (11 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Medeo (34 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (13 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Ile-Alatau National Park (35 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (15 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. |