Radisson Blu Hotel Astana - Astana, Kazakhstan

Nestled in the old city center, right by the bridge leading into the new part of town, the Radisson Blu Hotel Astana is part of the large Arman complex with a business center, shopping arcade, office tower, restaurants, recreation facilities, and the World Class fitness center and spa facility. Astana became the capital of Kazakhstan in just 1997 when the capital was moved from Almaty. Located on the Ishim River, the city is in a very flat, semi-desert steppe region, which also covers most of the country's territory. The city has a lot to offer when it comes to sightseeing, including the very modern governmental quarter, the charming Roman Catholic Cathedral, the austere Islamic Centre, and the buzzing market hall.Guests can access all the facilities offered by the complex the hotel is housed within. Capri, the hotel restaurant, serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine using the freshest ingredients. The hotel also offers a Lobby Bar, Cigar Bar, Chocolate Nightclub, and five meeting rooms. Enjoy exclusive shopping with trendy boutiques such as Chopard, Gucci, Salvadore Ferregano, and Chaumet.The hotel offers 181 rooms and suites, designed with a local touch. All standard rooms are designed with liberal touches of arts and crafts. As the hotel is situated on the riverbank, some rooms offer stunning views of the picturesque River Ishim.