Marriott International has opened its first The Ritz-Carlton property in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Situated in a prominent development near the Bayterek Tower monument, the hotel features 157 guest rooms, including 32 suites and 27 residences. Dining options include three restaurants, while leisure facilities comprise a full-service spa and a club lounge on the 14th floor that provides private check-in, a dedicated concierge and complimentary food and beverages.
“We are delighted to introduce The Ritz-Carlton to this dynamic capital and look forward to helping guests explore a city that The New York Times listed among the 52 places to visit in 2017,” said Herve Humler, Chief Operating Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “With the international exposition Astana EXPO-2017 expected to attract millions of visitors this summer, now is an ideal time to present The Ritz-Carlton, Astana and highlight the city’s promising future.”
Guestrooms start at 430 square feet and can accommodate up to four people, with options for a rollaway bed and connecting rooms upon request. Each room is appointed with a walk-in closet, coffee and tea making facilities, a work desk, and a marble bathroom equipped with heated floors, a rain shower, a separate bathtub, Asprey toiletries and terry robes. Suites range from 807 to 2,906 square feet and include complimentary access to the club lounge.
Wellness and fitness amenities include a 24-hour gym, an indoor swimming pool, dry and steam saunas and a Jacuzzi. For events and business needs the property offers two boardrooms, three meeting rooms with video conferencing capabilities and a 10,763-square-foot ballroom suitable for larger gatherings.