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 what attracts many tourists to the city, but rather special sights and unique nature. These are thermal and mineral springs, clean air, beautiful landscapes. But the visit to Shymkent begins with the choice of place of residence. This is usually taken very responsibly, since even the smallest everyday troubles can pretty much ruin your vacation and leave not the best memories.
Shymkent hotels are quite diverse in all respects, from the appearance to the decor in the rooms, which allows each visitor to choose the option that will suit him completely. The information provided about the hotel facilities of the middle class will help to better understand what can be expected from this or that. It will be about the most famous hotels in the city, ranking high in the ranking.
Canvas
Canvas Hotel (Shymkent) is one of the ten best middle-class hotel establishments. Located in the central part of the city next to the International Tennis Court and the city Circus building on Momyshuly Avenue, No. 43. In addition to everything necessary for a comfortable stay, the hotel offers:
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, including in the rooms.
- Transfer to the bus station, railway station, to the airport.
- Expedited registration. And not only at the entrance, but also during the exit.
- Free parking.
- Possibility to order a limousine or taxi.
- Booking airline tickets, tours.
- 24 hour reception and concierge services.
- A morning newspaper can be delivered to your room upon request.
- Facilities of an equipped conference room.
- Estimated time at check-out is 12:00, at check-in - 15:00.
Among the reviews left on the hotel website, positive prevail. Visitors who left a note emphasize that the institution has friendly, polite and hospitable staff, which is clean everywhere, and the rooms are comfortable, all sanitary requirements are observed, and the service corresponds to the level of the establishment. Those who first came to the city liked the opportunity to book a transfer, quick check-in, delicious food.
Of the minuses: some visitors to the hotel did not like the fruits in the room, they were not quite fresh. There are complaints of poor exhaustion in the bathroom, non-tuned TV channels. There are wishes for the lobby bar to work around the clock.
Astana
Hotel "Astana" in Shymkent is conveniently located: it is located on the Tamerlanovs highway near the city center. The international airport is about 5 km away. The organizers of the institution managed to successfully combine the national flavor with the highest standards of service, a welcoming atmosphere - with comfort and coziness. It is these sides that are mentioned in the reviews left by former hotel guests. In addition, the reviews mention that I 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 call in and check out at any time. Payment is made for every 24 hours of stay at the time of departure. The price includes: transfer, internet, breakfast. Of the minuses - a small number of outlets in the rooms and the lack of hangers - there are only 2 of them, and robes are hung on them.
The institution has 27 rooms. Of these, 2 are presidential, 2 are two-bedroom suites, ten are the same, but with one bedroom, and the rest are standard. Thanks to this, tourists, businessmen, families and single people can stop in “Astana” - all those who need temporary comfortable living.
Each room has:
- Air conditioners.
- Minibars.
- Fridges.
- Showers.
- High Speed WIFI.
- All suites are equipped with a safety deposit box.
Also on the territory of the institution 2 restaurants are open (with national and European cuisine), there are two bars, a banquet hall.
Dostyk
Dostyk Hotel in Shymkent belongs to the elite class establishments and occupies one of the first places among other hotels of the same class. It is located in a modern 5-story building. The rooms are cozy, original style, and the staff is polite and welcoming. Here everything is arranged so that nothing could spoil the guest’s mood and impressions of being in the city. This is also indicated in the reviews of former hotel guests: comfortable, clean, not just polite, but also helpful staff, breakfasts are varied and tasty, rooms are large, with balconies where you can sit in the evening and relax after day excursions. Of the shortcomings - hard beds in some rooms.
In all rooms, except for cozy furniture, a refrigerator, air conditioning, a minibar, there is everything necessary for a comfortable stay:
- Satellite TV.
- Hot shower, bath with a set of everything you need.
- Telephone communications.
Each guest of the institution can take advantage of additional services and visit the conference room, where you can hold a meeting, meeting, conference. It can simultaneously accommodate 50 people. There is a restaurant in the hotel. A variety of gourmet dishes from highly qualified chefs will bring a lot of pleasure and will delight even the most demanding gourmets. In addition, there is billiards in the establishment so that the hotel guest can relax after a tiring long day. There is also a laundry room.
Shymkent
Hotel "Shymkent" opened just 2 years ago, but is already among the top ten. This was facilitated not only by the convenient location (the hotel is located in the central part of the city), but also by the size of the establishment: 120 rooms are located on 7 floors, furnished according to the latest trends in interior fashion. In addition to a traditional TV, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, each of them has a balcony from which you can enjoy the beauty of the city in the evenings. Everyone who arrives in their car or rents vehicles for trips can leave their cars in free parking. Moreover, you do not need to pre-book a place.
There is everything for every guest to enjoy the rest:
- Fitness Centre.
- Night club.
- Karaoke.
- Business center.
- Xerox and fax.
- Banquet / concert hall.
- A chamber where you can leave your luggage for storage.
The staff can communicate not only in Russian, but also in English, Swedish and Turkish. The reception is open around the clock, which is very convenient for those arriving at night. This is stated in most of the reviews left. And also about that:
- the staff is ready to help at any time of the day;
- breakfasts, although not very varied, but tasty;
- the rooms are clean, there is everything you need;
- The restaurant serves delicious national cuisine.
Among the shortcomings is the busyness of the fitness center in the morning by groups of local residents, but the place is empty by lunchtime, so it is better to set aside time for classes after 12 noon. Among the negative reviews is a complaint about the presence of a construction site in the neighborhood, where the compressor rumbles until nightfall.
If the Shymkent Hotel is chosen for accommodation, the institution has the following contacts: phone number - 8 (7252) 567195, address - Republic Ave, No. 6a. info@hotelshymkent.com - 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 institution are large comfortable rooms, maximum comfort, impeccable service and friendly staff. This is mentioned in almost every review on the institution's website. The visitors also liked the fact that the breakfasts were varied, that the prices were acceptable for all services, that hotel guests were given discounts at 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:
- Elite billiards club, where using mobile screens you can make a separate VIP-booth.
- Business center, which has a computer center, photocopy. If necessary, the hotel offers a translator, secretary. There is a fax service.
- A classic restaurant with international cuisine.
- Sauna. It has a massage room, billiards, relaxation. There is a jacuzzi, a bar.
- Pools are open.
- Parking lot, which is constantly guarded.
- Laundry and ironing services are available daily.
Altair
Hotel Altair (Shymkent) is a whole complex on 22 Proletarskaya Street, where everything is arranged so that each guest can sit down and have a great rest. First of all, the numbers. Their comfort is from the standard to the deluxe category, including the Premium, Junior Suite, and Lux categories. The cost depends on the category of the room and ranges from 11.5 thousand to 18.5 thousand KZT.
Reviews testify: the rooms are cleaned daily, therefore, regardless of category, everywhere is perfect cleanliness, and the interior is decorated in a fashionable and a bit daring style. In the bathroom - all the necessary accessories, the linen is clean, and change it often, the staff is friendly, the breakfasts are varied. Also at the disposal of residents is an ironing shop, where, among other equipment, there is a trouser press, which is very important for men and not only. Residents also like the fact that the institution is located in an alley, 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 - customer complaints about the lack of free drinking water in the hotel and room.
To improve comfort, additional services are offered:
- Cafe serving dishes prepared according to European recipes.
- Pools in which heating works.
- 4 types of saunas, including Finnish and Turkish. Each of them is equipped with billiard tables.
- Car wash works.
Due to the fact that everything is done in the hotel to improve the quality of accommodation for each guest, the institution is considered one of the best in the city.
Megapolis
The Megapolis Hotel (Shymkent) belongs to those establishments that are not only considered to be comfortable and cozy, but are also popular among city guests. Everything is done here so that everyone who stays at the hotel can not only have a pleasant time, but also have fun spending their time relaxing.
First of all, location. It is very convenient - to the railway station 3 km, to the airport - 12. There are only 33 rooms, 4 of them are of the Lux category and 28 are of the Deluxe type. Design styles - Kazakh, Japanese, Italian, English.
Among the additional services there are those that other Shymkent hotels do not offer. It:
- The presence of a bedside USB charge in each room.
- International channels.
- Safe on power.
To equip a truly magical world of relaxation, the hotel has opened conference rooms, bars, restaurant establishments. 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 to play billiards. You can also order breakfast in your room, as well as drinks and food at any other time. Upon request, cooks can specially prepare any diet dish - all this is stated in the reviews of former hotel guests. Many recommend it as an excellent institution, where there is everything for a quality stay. And this is not surprising: in the rating of hotels in the city "Megapolis" is one of the highest places.
Check-out (before 12:00) and check-in (from 14:00) is expedited. Private parking is available where a hotel employee can drive away.
Room reservation
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, each consumer is primarily interested in how safe it is to transfer their personal data via the Internet.
Each hotel establishment takes this issue very seriously, and in order to ensure the safety of each client's information, it is transmitted in a secure mode and in encrypted form. In addition, no funds from customers' credit cards, other than reservation fees, are withdrawn. Payment for accommodation is made by the client only at the hotel.
Cancellation
There are frequent cases when a person is forced to cancel a trip for various reasons. Can he return his money by canceling the reservation? There are several rules common to most hotel establishments:
- If the cancellation occurred two (or more) days before the day when the person was supposed to check into the hotel, fines will not be charged.
- If the reservation is canceled later or on the day of arrival, a penalty will be charged. It is equal to the total cost of the reservation.
Since Shymkent hotels are quite diverse and each has its own rules, you must pay attention to this item when booking a room, having read the cancellation policy.
Financial questions
Shymkent hotels offer several payment options so that each guest of the city can take advantage of the most suitable offer for him. You can pay for accommodation:
- In cash.
- Transfer of funds.
- Card. Accepted credit cards Master card, Visa Electron, Visa.
There is a single estimated time for payment - 24 hours. The reference is the time of arrival. But in some institutions, the estimated time may be different - 12 hours, so this must be clarified even when booking a room.