Almaty & Astana aerial view

Almaty & Astana, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's two great cities are a study in contrasts: Almaty, the leafy former capital set beneath the snow-capped Tien Shan, with tree-lined boulevards, mountain resorts and cosmopolitan dining, and Astana, the futuristic capital on the steppe whose bold skyline was shaped by Norman Foster and Kisho Kurokawa. Between them, the great international luxury brands have brought sky-high suites, serious spas and refined dining to Central Asia's most dynamic destinations.

The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

Sky-high five-star on the top floors of Esentai Tower, with Tien Shan views from every room.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty exterior

The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty interior

InterContinental Almaty

Classic city-centre five-star with mountain views, an indoor pool and Almaty's best-known Turkish restaurant.

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InterContinental Almaty exterior

InterContinental Almaty interior

Rixos Almaty

Turkish-style grand hotel with a lavish spa, hammam and indoor pool in Almaty's business district.

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Rixos Almaty exterior

Rixos Almaty interior

The Ritz-Carlton, Astana

Sleek five-star in the Talan Towers skyscraper complex, minutes from Bayterek and the Presidential Palace.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Astana interior

The St. Regis Astana

Riverside St. Regis with butler service, the Iridium Spa and a pool overlooking the Ishim in Central Park.

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The St. Regis Astana exterior

The St. Regis Astana interior

Rixos President Astana

Palatial Rixos flagship on the left bank, a short stroll from Bayterek and Nurzhol Boulevard.

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Rixos President Astana exterior

Rixos President Astana interior