| there are also karaoke rooms. suites add extra space, including sitting areas and dining tables. offering flat screen tvs, the refined rooms have free wi fi, minifridges and safes, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. additional amenities consist of an elegant chinese restaurant and a gym. this posh hotel is within a 10 minute walk of the zenkov cathedral, panfilov park, and zhibek zholy metro station. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. freebies include a breakfast buffet and parking
Almaty International Airport 22 min
First President park (16 min)
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (14 min)
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Nur.kz (12 min) Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (14 min)
Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Central Park (6 min)
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Zenkov's Cathedral (12 min)
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Republic Palace (6 min)
Palace, concert, architecture, and history Shymbulak (40 min)
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Medeo (30 min)
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Ile-Alatau National Park (30 min)
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Nylon Pool (20 min)
Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Kok Tobe (26 min)
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (11 min)
Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Almaty Central Mosque (5 min)
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Almaty Zoo (7 min)
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. | 
