Rixos Khadisha Shymkent in Shymkent

Set 1 km from Abay Park, this luxurious hotel in a grand building with an ornate stone facade is 2 km from the Regional Museum and 3 km from Independence Park.Featuring traditional wood furnishings and rich fabrics, the swanky rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffeemakers. Palatial, 1- to 4-bedroom suites add sitting rooms; some have private terraces and dining areas.A breakfast buffet is free. There's a trendy Italian restaurant and a sleek Asian eatery, as well as 3 bars, including 1 hosting regular live music. A spa features an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna and a steam room, as well as a massage parlor.