Radisson Hotel, Astana

Overall I had a disappointing experience, especially at this price level. The staff at the desk that I met were very helpful and it worth pointing that out, they were great and helped me with some important logistic stuff. The problems with the hotel though are many 1) breakfast very ‘flat’ ie food not feel fresh and coffee super bland, 2) room keys have problems - one has to try a number of times to open and sometimes need to get technician from downstairs to help, 3) pool and gym is a private gym next door - facilities are very good but a bit of a walk and does not have intimacy of hotel - so pros and cons there 4) small thing, the security guy at the door looks downright unfriendly and not help in the least bit with luggage. Overall the place feels like it has aged, it not invested in and not managed so well, but good individual staff. For this price , there are much better options.

Friendly and helpfull staff at check in, comfortable rooms. The food at the Lobby bar was delicious and so was the breakfast. Would definitly come back and recommend the hotel. Unfortunately did not have time to try the pool / gym facilities.

The hotel is clean and modern and the location is stellar. The walking path along the Ishim River is gorgeous, and there is a market and bank a stone's throw from the hotel. The best part of this hotel is the staff, not all of whom speak English, but Google Translate is your friend here. and I found everyone friendly. I foolishly left my hotel key in my room twice and was locked out each time. The staff immediately helped, quickly and with no disdain. Also, I had asked about postcards and one desk staff member offered to search her own personal collection for me. I was quite touched when minutes later she rang from the front desk to tell me she'd found some within the hotel, which she gave to me free. And let add that there is a great free hotel breakfast buffet. If you're as busy as I've been on this trip, that breakfast can last you to dinner, as it has for me on several occasions. I've had no time to use the fitness centre or cigar bar, but I'm sure they're as nice as everything else here. Highly recommended.