InterContinental Almaty Hotel  

In the heart of Almaty, this 5-star city-center hotel sits within walking distance of Republic Square and the Kazakhstan Independence Monument. The Presidential Palace, National Museum, Kok-Tobe, Medeo and Shymbulak slopes are all within easy reach, and Almaty Airport is about a 30-minute drive.

The hotel has 277 air-conditioned rooms with mountain views, minibars, LCD TVs and Select Comfort beds with down comforters. Bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads; the property pairs elegant, modern décor with refined meeting rooms and a luxurious spa and hamam.

Relax in a full-service spa with massages and body treatments, unwind in the hamam, or swim in the indoor pool; there are outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center for active guests. Ski shuttle service makes the nearby slopes accessible, and the hotel offers airport transfers, concierge service, babysitting (surcharge), parking and complimentary wireless high-speed internet—wake up to mountain-view mornings.

Event space totals roughly 1,007 m² (10,840 sq ft) across a conference center and meeting rooms, plus a business center, limo/town-car service and express check-out. High-speed internet is available throughout.

Choose from three on-site restaurants and two bars and lounges; breakfast is available daily for a fee. The bars offer a relaxed spot for cocktails after a day exploring the city or the nearby mountains.