Highly recommended! I booked the Intercontinental...

Highly recommended! I booked the Intercontinental Almaty based on recommendation from a friend (who's an attorney and in the oil & gas business) that travels to Almaty a lot on business. I was quite happy and enjoyed the place so much I didn't really want to leave. Visited Almaty for the first time in late summer, and this was my first experience with a hotel in Kazakhstan. Excellent staff, very kind, respectful and friendly, also multi lingual. Rooms are very nice with a comfortable bed. I loved the beautiful spacious lobby with the piano. The entire place is very classy, I felt like I was back in the States and staying at one of my favorite classic style, 4 - 5 star hotels. Very good internet service. Amazing breakfast. If you're traveling to Almaty for business or pleasure, I give it my utmost recommendation, will make your stay more enjoyable.