Royal Tulip Almaty, AlmatyRoyal Tulip Almaty in Almaty, Kazakhstan has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 15 hotels we score in Almaty. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $226 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Medeu district near the Alatau mountain foothills, the Royal Tulip Almaty is a five-star hotel catering to business travellers and families. The property features large rooms with flat-screen TVs and high-quality bedding. Guests have access to an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and a health club. On-site facilities include an international restaurant, a business centre, and meeting rooms such as the Grand Ballroom. The hotel is positioned for easy access to the Shymbulak Ski Resort. While the amenities are extensive, some guests find the building decor feels dated. The hotel provides secure parking and in-room Wi-Fi for all visitors.What stands out

Large indoor pool and spa

Spacious guest rooms

Close to ski resorts

On-site meeting facilities

Watch out for

Dated building decor

Inconsistent breakfast quality

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