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The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty occupies floors 21 to 30 of the SOM-designed Esentai Tower, Almaty's tallest building at 162 metres, with check-in, the restaurant and the sky lounge all positioned on the 30th floor to maximise views of the snow-capped Ile-Alatau range. Opened in 2013 as the first Ritz-Carlton in Kazakhstan, the 145-room hotel holds a Michelin Guide listing and LEED Existing Buildings certification.
- 145 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Al-Farabi Avenue 77/7
- Rooms from 431 sq ft (40 m²)
- Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
- Interiors: Peter Silling & Associates
About The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
- Every operational guest touchpoint, check-in, the Vista Restaurant, the Sky Bar and Lounge, is on the 30th floor; rooms occupy the nine floors below it, an inversion of the usual hotel layout that ensures near-universal mountain panoramas.
- The hotel's Seven Bar & Restaurant offers the 'Le Petit Chef' experience, in which 3D projection mapping animates miniature characters cooking directly on the dinner plate in front of guests, a globally touring dinner-theatre concept deployed here in Central Asia.
- Interior designer Peter Silling & Associates embedded Kazakh ceremonial traditions into the programme: the hotel performs a daily tea ceremony with Kazakh national sweets in the 30th-floor lobby at 18:30 each evening.
- The Esentai Tower, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, is a LEED-certified mixed-use skyscraper; the hotel holding LEED Existing Buildings certification makes it one of the few green-rated luxury hotels in Kazakhstan.
History
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty occupies floors 21-30 of the 37-story Esentai Tower, Almaty's tallest building, offering sweeping views of the snow-capped Alatau Mountains and the cityscape. Opened in 2013 as the first Ritz-Carlton in Kazakhstan, it blends modern luxury with local Kazakh traditions like ceremonial tea service. Nestled in the business district, it provides easy access to urban attractions and nearby outdoor activities such as skiing.
The setting
4 km from Botanical Garden. 7 km from Abay Opera House.
Restaurants and bars
- Vista — Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Seven Bar and Restaurant — Restaurant · Sushi
- Sky Bar and Lounge — Bar
- Terrace 77 — Restaurant · Outdoor dining
Experiences
- Signature Impact Experience: The City of Apples — Off-site volunteer activity for group guests travelling to the Alatau Mountains to plant young Aport apple trees, a variety threatened by people and nature.
- Impact Experiences — On-property community activities for group guests during conference breaks, such as preparing meals for hunger relief and assembling school supplies.
- Outdoor Drinks and Dining at Terrace 77 — Outdoor dining with skyline views at Terrace 77, serving wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and light bites from salads and appetizers to kebabs.
Amenities
- spa
- fitness center
- indoor pool
- hot tub
- club lounge
- concierge
- business center
- meeting rooms
- Sauna
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Green Key Certified
- LEED Existing Buildings Certified
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