Opposite the Presidential Palace in Almaty’s Republic Square, this grand, 11-story hotel offers a wide selection of excellent international cuisine, a spa area and beautiful views of the Tian Shan Mountains. Featuring a glass exterior and spacious lobby with palm trees, the InterContinental Almaty has stylish rooms with silk fabrics and marble bathrooms. All include a flat-screen cable TV, mini-bar and seating area with high-quality sofas. Guests can enjoy a delicious international buffet breakfast at the elegant Asian Café. The Sunset Efes Beer Garden serves refreshing summer cocktails and ice cream. The Ankara Spa includes an indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath and massage treatments. Guests enjoy a fully equipped gym and tennis court. About a 20-minute drive away, Kok Tobe Mountain offers magnificent views of Almaty. Chimbulak Ski Resort is about 14 mi from the InterContinental.