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The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty

Almaty • Esentai Tower • SPLURGE

avg. $429 / night

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PB hotel design editorial

Esentai Tower, the slender 38-storey glass needle that punctuates Almaty's Al-Farabi Avenue, was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 2013 as part of a mixed-use development that also contains a luxury shopping mall and a residential tower — the kind of integrated urban campus that Central Asian cities were building with particular ambition in the post-Soviet boom years. The Ritz-Carlton Almaty fills the hotel floors of that tower, and the building's greatest design asset is entirely geographical: the Tian Shan mountains rise directly behind the city, and from the upper floors the snow-capped peaks fill the full floor-to-ceiling glazing as though a painter had been commissioned to provide the backdrop. The interiors pursue a warm internationalism — rosewood-veneer case goods, cognac leather headboards set within ebonized frames, coffered ceilings trimmed in brushed gold — that situates the property closer to the grand-hotel tradition than to the corporate minimalism that the building's curtain-wall exterior might suggest. Guest rooms carry parquet floors in a warm honey tone, while the upper-floor restaurant deploys mustard-upholstered armchairs and dark walnut tables, their geometry deliberately simple so nothing competes with the panorama of the Zailiysky Alatau range beyond. A mid-level terrace, dressed with tensile sail canopies, woven resin furniture, and planters dense with box and standard roses, carves a surprisingly garden-like pause into the all-glass development around it.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty Reviews

536 reviews

"We’ve been staying at this hotel on and off since 2017, It’s a special place for us, as it’s where we got engaged. As Lifetime Titanium Elite members with Marriott, we were only six days away from reaching Ambassador status, so we chose to return to one of our favorite Marriott properties — the Ritz-Carlton in Almaty to celebrate our engagement anniversary. From the start, the team went above and beyond. We were welcomed with a sweet surprise in our room: balloons, bottle of champagne and a lovely cake. After spending three nights, we were upgraded to a beautiful corner suite with a breathtaking view of the city. But the surprises didn’t stop there, one day, we found thoughtful gifts in the room: beautiful keychains and a bracelet with traditional Kazakh ornamentation presents for the New Year. Our two daughters were also treated to adorable Ritz Kids Leo the Lion plush toys, they were thrilled! The most touching moment came when we lost one of our daughters’ little toy ducks during a room transfer. It was a new toy they were very attached to. We asked the team about it, and although they couldn’t find the original, they created a handmade duck and wrote a heartfelt note that absolutely melted our hearts. Our girls now adore the handmade duck even more. Breakfast was excellent, the pool was quiet and relaxing, truly a peaceful escape. And to top it all off, we officially reached Ambassador status upon check-out! Thank you, Ritz-Carlton Almaty, for your exceptional hospitality and thoughtful touches. You made this stay so memorable, and we can’t wait to return again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 01, 2026

"Titanium member staying at the Ritz Carlton Almaty a second time and this time to celebrate my engagement. With all the nice touches and delicate care from the staff, my weekend in Almaty felt very special. My weekend was packed with events and so I was particularly pleased that my logistical requests were handled perfectly and without reminders. The hotel itself is everything you'd expect from a Ritz Carlton property - from the cleanliness, to the attentive service, and the overall atmosphere. The breakfast is a good balance of local and western selection - with one of the most impressive fresh fruit spreads I've seen. The lobby bar is unassuming and underrated with its good selection of unique cocktails. And the toilet paper - one of a kind! Looking forward to returning - perhaps for my next step!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Dec 06, 2025

"Great hotel in an ideal location for visiting Almaty and all that this great city has to offer. The rooms are nice and the views are fantastic from the Executive suite. Room was very large, sitting area and TV room had great views of the mountains, ski ramps, and the ever jammed Al Farabi road. The staff were very attentive and we received outstanding customer service for our special birthday requests to ensure our night was extra special. The complimentary morning breakfast in the restaurant lounge as a Titanium was exception and a nice touch not usually afforded at the Ritz brands. Kudos to the GM for making this a complimentary part of our stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Nov 21, 2025

"I went here with my dazzling husband! And it was the most amazing dazzling romantic experience of our dazzling lives. The atmosphere was ultra dazzling! Our room was super dazzling and clean--the workers were dazzling! The food was also dazzling! Big compliments to the dazzling chefs! Even the noise level was completely dazzling! The value was tip top toe dazzling! The location of the hotel is also dazzling! I give this hotel a dazzling 5 star review! Thank you for this dazzling moment of our dazzling lives! You too are dazzling!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Oct 27, 2025

"Well. Best travel experience I have had in my life. Best kind people working together and willing to help. No evil inside. Just happiness, comfort, pureness and vision into both details and holiness. The real one. With no bad inside. The thing I understood Is that your bad inside shouldn’t be shared. It is cured by yourself. With help. But it is cured with love and balance. And readiness to fight for this all your life. Without any doubts. Travelling so yourself and HIM. Thank You. And be happy! Real so called empires exist."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 13, 2025

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