Mercure Almaty City Center

Mercure Almaty City Center is a four-star hotel at 53 Abylai Khan Avenue, close to the Arbat pedestrian street in the heart of the city. Abylai Khan Avenue is a central thoroughfare running past some of Almaty's best-known areas, and the Arbat, formally Zhibek Zholy Street, is a short walk away with its cafes, souvenir stalls, street musicians and restaurants. The Green Bazaar, Panfilov Park with the Zenkov Cathedral, and the Central State Museum are all within walking distance or a short taxi ride, which makes the hotel one of the best placed in the city for travellers who prefer to explore on foot. The Zhibek Zholy and Almaly metro stations are also close. The hotel belongs to the Accor group and offers the mid-scale, comfortable and reliable style of the Mercure brand, with a character that blends business travel and leisure tourism. Rooms are offered as Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, with air conditioning and wifi. Amenities listed include a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. Dining is centred on the hotel restaurant and bar, with breakfast service and international dishes, and the area around the Arbat offers a very wide range of Kazakh, Uzbek, Georgian and European restaurants for dinner. The central position makes the hotel especially popular with visitors on short city breaks and travellers using Almaty as a launch point for trips to Medeu, Shymbulak and Charyn Canyon. Staff can help arrange transfers and excursions. Rates run from about KZT 68,000 to 90,000 per night (approx $150-200), and the review score of around 4.5 indicates good guest satisfaction. The property does not list a pool or spa, so it suits visitors who spend most of their time sightseeing. The pedestrian-friendly surroundings are lively into the evening, so light sleepers may prefer a higher floor.