This elegant 5-star hotel stands on the large Dostyk Avenue, in the southern part of Almaty. It offers international cuisine and a large spa with grand indoor pool. The spacious rooms of the Royal Tulip Almaty Hotel feature large windows and high-quality furnishings. In-room comforts include flat-screen TVs, hot drinks facilities and bathrobes. Guests can relax in a private billiard room, or in various lounge bars. A ballroom and several conference areas are available. The Royal Tulip Almaty offers free parking. It is a 10-minute drive from Almaty’s city centre and a 5-minute drive from the financial district. The magnificent Tian Shan Mountains are also within easy reach. The Royal Tulip is a 15-minute drive from the high-altitude ice-skating rink, Medeo, and a 30-minute drive from the Chimbulak Ski Resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.