Almaty Hotel

Kazakhstan , Almaty
ALMATY, Kabanbai Batyr Str 85
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2026

ALOK KUMAR

All good , restaurant closes early

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2025

Elif Defne

Basic close to Tselliny

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Rhys

Almaty Hotel

Really nice hotel. A little frustration was to have the WiFi switched off as soon as room key was handed over.
Didn’t have breakfast.
Great location

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2025

Xiaomei

Good place and good price.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2024

Amit

The Property is good and location in the main attraction.
You can eat Indian food at Spice Mantra which is 15 min walk from the hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2024

Cynthia

Not really top rate, but location is great.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Zarina

Great location , great view from the room , great renovation

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2024

Jeffrey

Pretty underwhelming stay. Staff is generally indifferent. Not the friendliest place. Request to address issues like broken hair dryer were taken but then simply ignored. Soap and shampoo dispensers weren't filled. Breakfast is ok with limited selections, 7am weekdays and 8am on weekends is a little late if you have early plans.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Do yourself a favour and stay elsewhere in Almaty

Don't stay here. Appalling customer service. Constant building work and zero customer service. Pneumatic drills right above and next to our room. No apology, no attempt to rectify. Awful. Just awful. Do not stay here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2023

Li Qi

Well priced central clean and modern hotel

Bright and airy, huge bed, clean sheets and amenities with lots of options for food just next door.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2020

Maks

flexibility and service, location, space, it would be good if bathroom was better

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2020

Roman

Great accommodation choice for Almaty

This is a fantastic hotel - clean, cosy, airy. The room exceeded all my expectations with a well proportioned shower, bed and working area. Add to that competent reception staff, wholesome breakfast and superfast wifi. Highly recommended!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

luis

eat location and value!

The location of the hotel can’t be beat!
The staff is hot and miss..... some very nice others just don’t seem to care
The airport transfer was a great plus and free but they say til 8am on their ad but really they don’t do after 7 am. So u miss breakfast but they make a to go one for you!
The room had a great view was a bit run down the bathroom was hideous and a shortage of plugs!

But overall the hotel because of location u can overlook a lot! Not too many staff members speak English well.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Well presented rooms

Easy for taxis to locate. Not much in the area but is a manageable walk to the two cathedrals and main museums. Airport taxis are likely to cost in the region of 4000 to 5000 each way and the journey is 20 to 30 mins depending on traffic. Quick check in, hotel has been made over recently with marble bathrooms, superior rooms are spacious and come with team making although had to unplug things to obtain sockets. Is an over site that the TV can’t be seen from the main beds, but lighting was reasonable, the twin room had a spare third bed, there are cupboards and a desk, couple of chairs, room had two balconies facing onto the theatre out the front as well as a table, bedside cabinets and a clean carpet. Minibar fridge and drinks confusing. Wasn’t sure if the water on the table was charged or not as the size of the water bottles in the fridge didn’t match the charge sheet.
Corridor was noisy late into the evening and early in the morning due to the neighbours, one of whom was playing the public piano next to the lifts after midnight, and the minibar knocked on the door in the morning. Otherwise good service, luggage was stored at reception, hotel’s taxi service was reliable, only significant issue was not being able to control the temperature as there were no remotes for the air conditioners.

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Shady hotel

I was so dissapointed. I booked a suite with mountain view, and got a shady room in the back. Nothing like photos, old and cold. Only 1 socket worked, in the bathroom used shampoo bottles, dirty towels and long black hair in bed. The only positive point was the restaurant, which was spotless, and food was good. After 1 night we moved to a different hotel, which was perfect.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is nice on the outside but somewhat tired inside. My disappointments were 1). I was told we could not use the pool without making an appointment to use the facilities and had to pay. This was not made aware of at any point with booking this hotel. 2). There was work/construction at the hotel which was not made aware to us when we checked in and then in our room we had a jack-hammer sound above us. We brought this to the attention of the hotel, only to be told it will finish at 6pm. It continued until 6.30pm when I raised it with the hotel staff again. The noise stopped around 7pm. 3). We had breakfast included in our room rate and were told it was from 7am. We explained we were leaving/checking out at 7am and could we come down sooner for breakfast. The lady said we could come down at 6.45am. When we arrived we were tild that breakfast was not possible. The service by the staff was so unhelpful, to a point of being rude. I asked could we have a breakfast take-away bag or a coffee and was told I would need to pay for coffee. After 20mins of discussion the staff were still unhelpful and breakfast still was not being served. I had explained we were leaving to travel a few hours by car and something to eat would be nice but the staff were not interested. 4).The lifts to the room are very small so awkward with our luggage.
I feel that booking through Expedia you are treated differently. If it wasn’t for Expedia we would not have found or stayed in this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Martin

Great value, great location.

Very good value. Perfect location. Nice renovated building.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2019

Timothy

My second time staying at the Almaty Hotel, and I'll definitely stay there again. Located downtown in walking distance to all the main attractions, the hotel has a great vibe. Best of all are the stunning mountain views, especially from the suites on the upper floors. The breakfast buffet, which was very good last year, is improved, and there's a new coffee shop now on the first floor. The staff is very attentive and welcoming. Most know some English, and will call a colleague with excellent English if necessary. Located right next to the main pedestrian concourse and a subway station, there are excellent coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants all around the hotel. The Almaty opera house is directly across the street, featuring excellent productions at ridiculously cheap prices (by western standards). There are many fancier and more expensive hotels in Almaty full of expats and the international crowd, but I much prefer the atmosphere of the Almaty Hotel, which has a balanced mix of local Kazakhstanis and international travelers. For me, the decision is easy: When I'm in Almaty, I stay at the Almaty Hotel. The mountain view alone is priceless.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Its location is very good and so was able to walk around the city.

My own concern as an English speaking tourist was most of the TV was in Russian also the street sighs are in Russian letters and so could not read. If Almaty wants more international visitors needs to be more English language focussed rather than Russian focussed as Englidh is the main international langusge

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2018

Dorothy

This hotel is okay; bathroom felt small and cramped as if you are in a closet. Breakfast buffet could use a little more variety. Asked housekeeper for coffee and water - two hours later I had to go to front desk and ask for it.

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2018

AlmatyHotel

It is central and many restaurants around. One big supermarket is just 6 minutes walk away selling all kind of the food stuff that are needed. You can walk to a few museums, Green Bazzar and Famous parks comfortably. Hotel Staff are friendly and are able to speak English. Good to choose room facing mountain in high floor to get good city view.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2018

David

Beautiful view at the balcony breakfast was best free breakfast I’ve ever had in a hotel

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

The location and the view was good. Although the hotel had completed its renovation, the facility was just acceptable. We booked a triple room but always had only 2 beds. But the staff could fixed those problems well.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2018

Nice hotel right in the center. Excellent breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2018

Timothy

Lovely hotel right in the middle of downtown Almaty in easy walking distance to all the parks and museums and with stunningly beautiful views of the mountains and the opera house. Very reasonable rates, including a very good, hearty breakfast buffet. Not many people from the U.S. seem to stay here--mostly Kazakhs and Russians, but the staff is very welcoming and helpful. Most speak some English. At the front desk, if you ask something more complicated in English, they will quickly find someone with excellent English to help you. You could stay at one of the more expensive hotels full of ex-pats and people from the U.S., but really, why would you want to do that? Why are you traveling if not to really experience a new country? The area around the Almaty Hotel has a great vibe at night--street musicians, restaurants, and lots of people just strolling around. I'd suggest the larger rooms & suites on the upper floors are best and have the best views (and are not expensive). All the rooms have private balconies. They will arrange to pick you up at the airport if you ask for a very reasonable price (about $12). I'll definitely stay at the Almaty Hotel again when I return next year.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great service. The best location and newly designed rooms on two of the floors. Surprised by how decent the breakfast was. Overall great value!

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Charged things that were not used

My friends were charged for additional things that they never used. Very disappointing.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Some rooms are run down, whereas others have been renovated. Great views of mountains. Friendly staff.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2018

Dennis

I had an enjoyable stay at this hotel.

The hotel is going through a major remodeling of the upper floors 6,7 and 8. I did have a change to see the work being done. It will make all those rooms very modern with upgrades like more upscale hotels. I liked this hotel for its location in Old Almaty section of town. The buffet breakfast was very tasty with many choices of local cuisine. The hotel staff are first rate and always helpful.
I am looking forward to staying there again on a return trip next year.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2017

Leon T.

the hotel is under renovation!

the hotel is being renovated and only the 8th floor is open (sic). There is no wifi on the 8th floor. Also there is no front door on the hotel: I dragged my suitcase into a very elegant wedding reception next door before being re-directed.

Staff were very pleasant and eager to help if also sometimes panicked (like if you try to order food in the restaurant - sic).

The hotel is a 1960 architectural masterpiece and the views from the 8th floor of the Opera House and the mountains are fantastic.

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Hotel under construction!

I booked at this hotel only few days prior to arrival. When I arrived I saw the entire hotel under construction it was even hard to enter. They did not accept me due to construction going on and was walked to another hotel - some unheard hotel 10-15 minutes walk from hotel Almaty, which I didn't like at all. I checked availability for next few days at Hotel Almaty it looked available and it was accepting bookings. Its not right and fair to book guest with assumption that you will stay at this hotel when they know well that construction is going on and they just make you stay somewhere else. If I had known I would have preferred my own hotel selection and not selected some old Russian gangster style hotel, dark hotel wallpaper and smelly rooms. Wifi also was not always available

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2017

Amanda

Good value full service hotel

Nice large room, good varied breakfast, good amenities, friendly English speaking staff. Good internet. Easy walking distance to lots of sights, restaurants, near a supermarket. I was very happy with my stay and would return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2017

Sam

Good

Hotel was good. The rooms are dated, but my room was large and it was comfortable. No complaints.

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2017

Kelvin

Good value for money

We stayed in one of the newly renovated/updated premier room that had a small living room (sitting area). The room was a perfect size for two.
The breakfast quality and selection was decent.
The service at the front desk was good. The staff tried to be as helpful as they can.
Location wise, it was great, being next to the subway, many restaurants/cafes and shops on the same street.
The only minor issue we had was the slightly spotty Wi-Fi when in the room, requiring us to log in to a few WI-FIs to get the best connection.
We had little expectation and was pleasantly surprised.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Not worth of this price

Great view from the balcony. No hot water. Carpet was extremely dirty. Food was so so.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2010

Tom

Nice older hotel

Although the hotel is clearly older and unrenovated, the rooms and facilities are very nice. We got upgraded for free to a three-room suite, which was larger than some apartments I've lived in. Check-in staff were nice and spoke good English, though they got a little overloaded at peak times.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Alejandro

Habitación de buen tamaño y muy bien equipada. Hotel muy bien ubicado.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

Dillnia

Veldig ren og ordentlig hotellrom.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jun 2025

Eugen

Kämmen um 12 Uhr, um 14 Uhr Zimmer war immer noch nicht fertig. Mit etwas Druck haben wir eine Zimmer bekommen. Um 16 Uhr dann umgezogen in gebuchten zwei Zimmer Apartment. Speisesaal ist nicht Behinderten geeignet , Treppe keine Aufzug!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

BERTONASCO

Recommended!

Nice Hotel in the city centre. Amazing view of the mountains. Clean and big rooms. Huge shower. Gentle Staff.
I recommend it!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

sung ho

넓고 깨끗

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2020

anna

Мой первый раз в Алмате

Все было отлично.
Все понравилось.
А самое главное люди , отзывчивые и доброжелательные.
Завтраки супер, особенно омлеты!
Спасибо за гостеприимность!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2020

Sangik

Stay in Almaty hotel

호텔 위치가 너무 좋았고, 시설도 참 좋았습니다.

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

가성비 좋았습니다
시설도깨끗하고 편안했습니다

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

가성비 좋았습니다
시설도깨끗하고 편안했습니다

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

가성비 좋았습니다
시설도깨끗하고 편안했습니다

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2019

Niklas

City landmark

All and all this is a great hotel. It got this certain kind of glow that comes with it`s history and the fact that its practically a landmark in Almaty, everyone in town knows about it.
The skybar food was great. The resturant on 2nd floor, where brakefast is served duing morning was mediocre at best.
I have to mention the skybar once more, the meat there is fabtastic.
However the hotel lacks the details that makes a 5-star hotel earn it`s stars.
One example is the shower. I stayed in a junior suite and the wall mounted shower nozzle was at a hight about 1.5 meter. So you had to kneel to take a shower.
The hose was even shorter. There where also alot of stains on the walls left by someones dirty hands.

Although there are some issues in terms of standard I would stay there again if I get the chance to. The location is great and the view is breathtaking

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2019

Senol

Mountain view

The hotel has a magnificent mountain view. My room was at the back side, but guests can go out of one of the balconies and can make pleasure of the athmosphere. Located also at a very convenient place. My room was not made up during my stay. No water. And my bed was not a queen size as offered on the booking. Overall: location beats all...

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

朝食が良かった。種類もまあまあ

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2019

Rin

Breakfast is very good for both location and food.
The location is very convenient.
I am not satisfied with the amenities. I want at least a toothbrush and a trash can.

Leisure Self