Shymkent is one of the three largest cities in Kazakhstan, and at the same time it is the regional center of the Republic. But this is not at all what attracts numerous tourists to the city, but special sights and unique nature. These are thermal and mineral springs, clean air, beautiful landscapes. But a visit to Shymkent begins with the choice of a place of residence. This is usually taken very responsibly, since even the most minor domestic troubles can pretty much spoil the rest and leave not the best memories.
Hotels in the city of Shymkent are quite diverse in all respects, from the appearance to the furnishings in the rooms, which allows each visitor to choose the option that will suit him completely. The information provided about middle-class hotel establishments will help you better understand what you can expect from this or that. We will talk about the most famous hotels in the city, which occupy high places in the rating.
Canvas
The Canvas Hotel (Shymkent) is one of the top ten middle-class hotel establishments. Located in the central part of the city next toInternational Tennis Court and the building of the city Circus on Momyshuly Avenue, No. 43. In addition to everything necessary for a comfortable stay, the hotel offers:
- Free Wi-Fi throughout, including rooms.
- Transfer to the bus station, railway station, airport.
- Expedited registration. And not only at the entrance, but also at the time of departure.
- Free parking.
- Possibility to order a limousine or a taxi.
- Booking flights, tours.
- 24-hour reception and concierge service.
- A morning newspaper can be delivered to your room upon request.
- Equipped conference room services.
- Estimated check-out time 12:00, check-in - 15:00.
Among the reviews left on the hotel website, positive prevail. Visitors who left a note emphasize that the establishment has friendly, polite and hospitable staff, that everything is clean and the rooms are cozy, all sanitary requirements are met, and the service corresponds to the level of the establishment. Those who came to the city for the first time liked the opportunity to order a transfer, quick check-in, delicious food.
From the minuses: some hotel visitors did not like the fruits in the room, they were not quite fresh. There are complaints about a bad hood in the bathroom, untuned TV channels. There is a wish for the lobby bar to work around the clock.
Astana
The Astana Hotel in Shymkent has a convenient location: it is located on the Tamerlanov Highwaynear the city center. The international airport is about 5 km away. The organizers of the institution managed to successfully combine the national color with the highest standards of service, a hospitable atmosphere - with comfort and coziness. It is these parties that are mentioned in the reviews left by former guests of the hotel. In addition, the reviews mention that they liked the quick check-in and the same quick paperwork. But the most important thing is that there is no checkout time, so you can check in and out of the hotel at any time. Payment is made for every 24 hours of stay at the time of check-out. Room price includes: transfer, internet, breakfast. Of the minuses - a small number of sockets in the rooms and the lack of hangers - there are only 2 of them, and bathrobes are hung on them.
The establishment has 27 rooms. Of these, 2 are presidential suites, 2 are suites with two bedrooms, ten are the same, but with one bedroom, and the rest are standard. Thanks to this, tourists, businessmen, families and singles can stay in Astana - all those who need temporary comfortable accommodation.
In each of the rooms are installed:
- Air conditioners.
- Minibars.
- Refrigerators.
- Showers.
- High speed WI-fi.
- All suites have a safe.
Also, there are 2 restaurants (with national and European cuisine), two bars, a banquet hall.
Dostyk
The Dostyk Hotel in Shymkent belongs to the elite class establishments and occupiesamong other hotels of the same class one of the first places. It is located in a modern 5-storey building. The rooms are cozy, original style, and the staff is polite and hospitable. Here everything is arranged in such a way that nothing could spoil the guest's mood and impressions of staying in the city. This is also stated in the reviews of former hotel customers: cozy, clean, not just polite, but also sympathetic staff, breakfasts are varied and tasty, the rooms are large, with balconies where you can sit in the evening and relax after daytime excursions. Cons: Hard beds in some rooms.
All rooms except cozy furniture, refrigerator, air conditioner, mini-bar, have everything you need for a comfortable stay:
- Satellite TV.
- Hot shower, bath with everything you need.
- Telephone communication.
Each guest of the institution can use additional services and visit the conference room, where you can hold a meeting, meeting, conference. 50 people can fit here at the same time. There is a restaurant in the hotel. A variety of gourmet dishes from highly qualified chefs will bring a lot of pleasure and delight even the most demanding gourmets. In addition, the establishment has billiards, so that the hotel guest can relax after a tiring long day. There is also a laundry room.
Shymkent
Shymkent Hotel opened only 2 years ago, but is already in the top ten. This was facilitated not only by the convenient location (the hotellocated in the central part of the city), but also the size of the institution: 120 rooms are located on 7 floors, equipped according to the latest trends in interior fashion. Each of them, in addition to a traditional TV, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, has a balcony from which you can admire the beauty of the city in the evenings. Everyone who arrives by car or rents transport for trips can leave the car in the free parking lot. Moreover, you do not need to pre-book a place.
There is everything here so that every guest can enjoy their vacation:
- Fitness center.
- Night club.
- Karaoke.
- Business Center.
- Copier and fax.
- Banquet/concert hall.
- A cell where you can store your luggage.
Staff can communicate not only in Russian, but also in English, Swedish and Turkish. The front desk is open 24 hours a day, which is very convenient for those arriving at night. This is stated in most of the reviews left. And also that:
- staff ready to help at any time of the day;
- breakfasts, although not too varied, but delicious;
- rooms are clean and have everything you need;
- The restaurant serves delicious national cuisine.
Among the shortcomings is the workload of the fitness center in the mornings by groups of local residents, but by lunchtime the institution is empty, so it is better to allocate time for classes after 12 noon. Among the negative reviews is lamenting the presence of a construction site in the neighborhood, where the compressor rumbles until the very night.
If chosen to stayhotel "Shymkent", the institution has the following contacts: telephone number - 8 (7252) 567195, address - Republic Ave., No. 6a. [email protected] – hotel email.
Sapar
The hotel is open on Kunaev Boulevard, No. 17. This is the business center of the city, so the Sapar Hotel (Shymkent) is in high demand among businessmen. The road to the airport takes 25 minutes, and to the railway station - 15. The main features of the establishment are large comfortable rooms, maximum comfort, impeccable service and friendly staff. This is mentioned in almost every review on the institution's website. Visitors also liked the fact that breakfasts are varied, that prices are reasonable for all services, that hotel guests are given discounts in some clubs and restaurants. All this contributed to the fact that the institution became one of the best hotels in the city. Of course, there are also negative reviews: some guests complain about the high cost of living, although they say that the service is at the highest level.
Additional hotel services include:
- An elite billiards club where you can make a separate VIP booth using mobile screens.
- Business center, which has a computer center, copier. If necessary, the hotel guests can use an interpreter, a secretary. There is a fax service.
- Classic international restaurant.
- Sauna. It has a massage room, billiards, relaxation. There is a jacuzzi, a bar.
- Open pools.
- Parking lot, which is guarded at all times.
- Everyonelaundry and ironing service open daily.
Altair
Altair Hotel (Shymkent) is a whole complex on Proletarskaya Street, 22, where everything is arranged so that every guest can settle down and have a great rest. First of all, the numbers. Their comfort ranges from standard to deluxe, including premium, junior suite, and deluxe categories. The cost depends on the category of the room and ranges from 11.5 thousand to 18.5 thousand KZT.
Reviews indicate: the rooms are cleaned daily, therefore, regardless of the category, perfect cleanliness is everywhere, and the interior is decorated in a fashionable and a little daring style. The bathroom has all the necessary accessories, the linen is clean and changed often, the staff is friendly, the breakfasts are varied. Also at the service of the residents is an ironing shop, where, among other equipment, there is a trouser press, which is very important for men and not only. The residents also like the fact that the institution is located in a lane, so the rooms are always quiet, since the noise from neighboring streets is almost inaudible. Thanks to this, you can relax and sleep well. Among the shortcomings - complaints from customers about the lack of free drinking water in the hotel and room.
Additional services offered to improve comfort:
- Café serving European cuisine.
- Heated pools.
- Saunas 4 types, including Finnish and Turkish. Each of them is equipped with billiard tables.
- Car wash is running.
Due to the fact that everything is done in the hotel to improve the quality of living for each guest, the institution is considered one of the best in the city.
Megapolis
Megapolis Hotel (Shymkent) belongs to those establishments that are not only considered comfortable and cozy, but are also popular with guests of the city. Everything here is done so that everyone who stays at the hotel can not only enjoy, but also interestingly spend their time relaxing.
First of all, the location. It is very convenient - 3 km to the railway station, 12 to the airport. There are only 33 rooms, of which 4 are of the Lux category, and 28 are of the Deluxe category. Design styles - Kazakh, Japanese, Italian, English.
Among the additional services there are some that are not offered by other Shymkent hotels. This is:
- A bedside USB charger in every room.
- International channels.
- Power safe.
To equip a truly magical world of relaxation, conference rooms, bars, restaurants are open in the hotel. One of the restaurants is located on the top floor, from where you can admire the beauty of the city. There is a gym, sauna and a place where you can play billiards. In addition, you can order breakfast in your room, as well as drinks and food at any other time. On request, the chefs can specially prepare any dietary dish - all this is stated in the reviews of former guests of the hotel. Many recommend it as an excellent place where there is everything forquality living. And this is not surprising: Megapolis occupies one of the highest places in the rating of hotels in the city.
Check-out (before 12:00) and check-in (from 14:00) expedited. There is a private car park where the hotel clerk can drive the car.
Book rooms
Today, thanks to the World Wide Web, Shymkent hotels offer to book a room online. It is convenient, saves time and takes only a few minutes. Of course, every consumer is primarily interested in how safe it is to transfer personal data over the Internet.
Each hotel takes this issue very seriously, and in order to ensure the safety of each client's information, it is transmitted securely and in encrypted form. In addition, no funds will be charged to customers' credit cards other than the booking fee. Payment for accommodation is made by the client only at the hotel.
Cancellation of booking
It is not uncommon for a person to cancel a trip for various reasons. Can he get his money back by canceling the booking? There are a few rules common to most hotel establishments:
- If the cancellation occurred two (or more) days before the day the person was supposed to check into the hotel, no pen alty will be charged.
- In the event that the reservation is canceled later or on the day of arrival, a pen alty will be charged. It is equal to the total cost of the reservation.
Since hotels in Shymkent are quite diverse and each has its own rules, this paragraphmust be noted at the time of booking the room, having read the cancellation policy.
Financial matters
Shymkent hotels offer several payment options so that every guest of the city can take advantage of the most suitable offer for him. You can pay for accommodation:
- Cash.
- By transfer of funds.
- Card. Credit cards are accepted Master card, Visa Electron, Visa.
There is a single estimated time for payment - 24 hours. The starting point is the check-in time. But in some establishments, the estimated time may be different - 12 hours, so this must be specified at the time of booking.
