Hotel in zona Central Synagogue of Kazakhstan, Almaty

What a disappointing hotel. The service was awful throughout. Whatever the question the answer was always NO! Check in time was 2:00pm. I arrived at noon and asked for an early check in. NO! The room was ready but unless I paid $50 they would not allow early check in. (A different clerk did eventually check me in early) The restaurant closed at 7:00pm for dinner and there was no nearby option. I got take out and just asked for silverware and an empty glass. NO, you may not take to room. Eventually I procured a single fork (still no glass allowed in room. “People steal them”). 30 min later, a knock on the door asking for the fork back! Bar was horribly stocked. Red wine? NO. White Wine? NO. Just beer Breakfast opened at 7am. I arrived at 6:50 and just asked if I could have a coffee while i waited. NO. They ran out of juice, asked for more….wait for it…NO. Power was off several times, once for 2+ hours. Windows don’t open so it became very stuffy. Room was not cleaned one day. I asked just for fresh towels. I had to bring my used ones down to the front desk, where they counted them to be replaced. I guess their guests steal towels too! On checkout I asked politely if I could speak to the manager. “No manager here”. That kinda sums up the whole stay. Many, many better options here and this should never be part of IHG with the terrible service

Struttura piuttosto semplice ed abbastanza pulita,situata non lontano dal centro di Almaty. La mia camera era,abbastanza spaziosa e pulita,dotata di balcone,bagno con doccia,set di cortesia,in particolare ho trovato il letto molto comodo. Nel complesso si tratta di una buona struttura,non ancora avvezza secondo me,ad accogliere turisti da tutto il Mondo . Colazione e barriere linguistiche (solo un receptionist su quattro con cui abbia avuto a che fare,parlava inglese) da migliorare. Per il resto,lo consiglierei.

Hotel staff are polite and very accommodating,they fulfilled most request during my week long stay. However, the TV in the room only offers Russian and Kazakh programs tho there’s a lot of non Russian/Kazakh speaking guest. Wide variety of breakfast but gets repetitive during a long stay. Spa/sauna is complimentary but almost impossible to book, partly lost in translation as the staff in charge doesn’t speak much English and it’s always occupied for some reason.

Our July 3-12, 2023, family stay at the Novotel Almaty City Center Hotel for our son and daughter-in-law’s Qyz Uzatu bride’s wedding was memorable and outstanding. The staff was accommodating beyond expectations. Examples of services and assistance furnished include: 1) gorgeous congratulatory bouquet of roses, cake, and bottle of champagne for bride and groom upon their arrival, 2) Front Desk Receptionist Elmira ordered, negotiated, and “babysat” multiple wedding flower bouquets the day of the bride’s wedding event, 3) Deputy General Manager Yevgeniy personally helped finalize five 10-day room reservations, following up multiple times ensuring our full satisfaction, then emailing us a farewell and thank you note for our stay, 4) Front Desk Manager Altyn happily assisted with various requests, 5) entire staff was cooperative, positive, and professional, and 6) hotel restaurant’s breakfast buffets were delicious, and lunches were quite satisfying, too. Additionally, the hotel location was fantastic b/c: it’s adjacent to the large public plaza with memorial and fountains, as well as the tram to the nearby mountaintop which had restaurants, zoo, amusement park, etc.; walkable city center with nearby restaurants, shopping, green spaces, and more. Based on our family’s experience, we zealously endorse and recommend the Novotel Almaty City Center Hotel and will fondly remember our stay and the hotel’s kind, thoughtful, and service-oriented staff for taking care of our family.

Poiché le recensioni su questo posto sono molto vecchie, mi sono preoccupato per questo posto ... Ma invece sono stato piacevolmente sorpreso! Ho organizzato il pick-up dell'aeroporto attraverso l'hotel e è stato tranquillo nonostante la mia arrivo alle 03:00. La stanza è data, ma tutto è pulito e in condizioni di lavoro. Ci sono un bagno e scarpe, asciugacapelli, bagni di base e un kit di pasta dentale/barba. Non ho visto un ferro. La palestra è di base ma funzionale - poche macchine, un palestra, un banco e alcuni pesi liberi. La colazione è inclusa e si tratta di un buffet (pranzi freddi) e un servizio da tavola (pranzi caldi) - formaggio locale e carne deli, uova, cereali, ecc. Grande, parte centrale della città!

The breakfast was good, but not fantastic. The room was good and clean, there were some supplies in the toilette. Parks and places around the hotel are nice, and you can have a good walk around, if you wish. There were always noise (I'd assume cleaners did some work) quite early in the morning. Another issue is that the breakfast time in the morning is until 10am sharp, which is not convenient for people travelling from Europe for leisure. As I understood, there're no alternatives available. We asked a bottle of water and an additional blanked to the room, and it was challenging to get them. Particularly, with the bottle of water, as they refused to put the cost of it on the hotel room, but requested a cash payment. It was a surprise for us.

In generale, l'hotel stesso non è abbastanza cattivo, le camere con riparazioni fresche e le attrezzature sono normali (tutti sono disponibili). Il resto, naturalmente, è stato paura: quando il posto non era stato aperto c'era una carta per aprire la stanza! È una vergogna! Ci sono stati chiesti se potessi aprire la porta alla stanza e lasciarti fino al tra senza la chiave, non andrebbe da nessuna parte? :) PERSONALE UPER!!! Poi c'era solo un asciugamano, un asciugamano, ecc., come è possibile quando la direzione vede che la prenotazione è pagata per due??? Personale in continua ruota sull'ascensore, aspettando l'ascensore in hotel semplicemente non possibile (passeggiando!) In generale, atteggiamento nei confronti del cliente NIKAKOE! Infine, e più importante e terribile - è certamente la STRADE in hotel, rubato i telefoni cellulari BOSE direttamente dal sacchetto con tutte le crociere, notato già in aereo quando decise di guardare il film, Ma i telefoni sono stati in tasca! La colazione e il cibo dell'hotel - pieno di noci! Di conseguenza, si rammaricavano semplicemente di aver risolto e scelto Grand Mildom, nessuna raccomandazione per i futuri visitatori!

Ho prenotato 4 notti su due prenotazioni separate per le diverse camere dopo aver esteso il mio soggiorno in Almaty. Le foto fornite rappresentano una camera doppia in piano terra e una camera familiare in alto con una mezzanina. In primo luogo, per il prezzo pagato, che è stato molto ragionevole, ritengo che l'hotel sia di grande valore, e in quanto tale, ordino le mie opinioni secondo la loro importanza. Il personale era molto amichevole e professionale per tutto il soggiorno, compresa la sicurezza. Il colazione da 7-10 è stato comodo e fornisce tutte le necessarie, anche se io consiglierei le uova fritte per il futuro. La piscina, anche se non l'ho usata, sembra fantastica, e il ristorante è buono e delizioso (consigliavo la soppa di lentile, con Chicken-Spinach e un lato di riso). Anche se ci sono stati lavori di costruzione che potrebbero essere stati un po' più tempestosi, dato che alcuni ospiti devono navigare attraverso di esso, io apprezzerei ancora questo hotel a 5/5 per il valore della prenotazione. 👍

Ho avuto un'ora di tempo tra il mio volo da Dubai a Atyrau e stavo davvero cercando un hotel vicino all'aeroporto che era conveniente e ragionevolmente costoso. Grand Hotel Erbil è entrambi. Ho fatto la prenotazione online con l'opzione di pagare all'arrivo. La prenotazione ha previsto un pick-up gratuito di navetta dall'aeroporto e un trasferimento molto ragionevole indietro la mattina seguente. L'hotel ha confermato tutto da Whatsapp. Pagamento senza contatto. Camera pulita. Lenzuola pulita. Servizio amichevole ed efficiente. Ho ordinato un semplice hamburger e chip via WhatsApp e il cibo è arrivato caldo e fresco. Minimini è completamente immagazzinato e ragionevolmente prezzi. Il loro menu è esteso (55 pagine di libro) e si occupano di tutto, da una tazza di ummus a piatti di carne, torte, cocktail, ecc. Per un viaggiatore, questo hotel vale bene. Grazie, Grand Hotel Erbil!

We recently had a stay at this Swissotel. Given the reputation of the brand, our expectations were naturally set high. However, the reality of our experience fell significantly short of those anticipations. 1. Check-in Procedure: Even with online check-in we were subjected to a 30-minute wait. One of our pre-booked rooms was not ready at the time of arrival. 2. Room's Condition: - A glaring lapse in cleanliness was evident with the state of the bathroom floor near its entrance (photo attached). - The bathroom door's sliding mechanism was faulty and highly inconvenient. - The overall condition of the bathroom indicated it's due for an overhaul and repairs (photos attached). - The discovery of a used ear swab under the table raised significant concerns about the room's preparation and cleanliness (photo attached). - A faulty power outlet in the bathroom added to the growing list of maintenance concerns (photo attached). - The discovery of a dead insect in the drapes clearly points to a continuous lack of attention to detail with the cleaning staff (photo attached). 3. Birthday Cake: Our agreement for a pre-arranged complimentary birthday cake was not only overlooked but was also delivered a day later than promised, despite having multiple conversations and providing evidence of our prior agreement (via the official hotel WhatsApp). 4. Water Bottle Replenishment: The consistent oversight in providing an essential like water, despite multiple request channels, was surprising. The water had to be fetched from the cleaning staff, we had to chase them and ask. None of the other channels, like the official app or the reception, fulfilled our request for the water delivery. 5. Dining: Our anticipation of an à la carte menu was countered by a buffet offering. Being told this was due to hotel occupancy levels feeling unsatisfactory. This went on for both evenings spent at the hotel. Portions of the a la carte menu were available only for room service. 6. Buffet Food Quality: The limited options, particularly for main courses (3), left much to be desired. Our experience with the freshly prepared pasta was particularly disappointing. It was watery, bland, disgusting. You could get better pasta at an office canteen. We have travelled quite a big part of the world and this buffet was easily the worst we have ever had. Both taste and variety were not worth the price. And we were forced into it by being denied the a la carte option. The hotel is above capacity - great, but we paid for the same service as if it weren't, right? Not OUR problem. 7. Breakfast Experience: The overall offering was lackluster. The variety was uninspiring, especially when compared to even basic 3-star hotels. Stale pastry (croissant from the day before) at a 5* hotel is inexcusable - these are absolute basics. Staff appeared overwhelmed, often forgetting to replenish food and drinks (had to be reminded many times) and struggling to manage guest numbers. Only 2 juice options fo