Located in Almaty's Republic Square, just steps away from the Presidential Palace, this 11-storey InterContinental offers a wide range of world-class international cuisine, an indoor swimming pool and spa area, and stunning views of the majestic Tian Shan Mountains. The hotel has a glass exterior and a large lobby with palm trees. Rooms feature silk fabrics, marble bathrooms, flat-screen cable TVs, a minibar and a seating area with quality sofas. Guests can start their day with an international buffet breakfast in the elegant Asian Café, or enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail and ice cream in the Sunset Efes beer garden. The Ankara Spa offers a fully equipped indoor swimming pool and Turkish bath, as well as massage treatments. Kok Tobe mountain is about 20 minutes away, and the Chimbulak ski resort is 22 km from the hotel.