Nomadic luxury citadel
Rearing bronze horse sculptures welcome guests to a riverside sanctuary where nomadic motifs meet suspended crystal and quiet, attentive service.
“The St. Regis Astana artfully embodies the country’s heritage, drawing design inspiration from the legacy of Genghis Khan.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Dedicated butler service across all rooms includes complimentary daily pressing and on-demand tea delivered to your door.
Notable
A glass yurt rotunda marks the entrance, leading to interiors lined in carved wood, felt, and velvet.
Notable
The St. Regis Bar draws an after-work crowd for evening champagne sabering under the golden Samruk mural.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The hotel’s yurt-shaped entrance evokes Kazakhstan's nomadic past; inside, lattice walls and indigo murals keep the references subtle.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set inside Central Park, the riverside promenades offer leafy walks between the historic eastern district and the futuristic western skyline.
The rooms
Expansive layouts pair equine photography and separate lounges with heated white-marble floors and deep soaking tubs built for cold nights.
The pool and hammam
Bring a swimsuit.
Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the heated indoor pool along the river, steps from a traditional Turkish hammam with heated marble slabs.
The spa
Treatment suites include private saunas and soaking tubs, set beside a fireside relaxation lounge shielded by carved wooden screens.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
La Rivière
Curved velvet booths sit inside, and candlelit tables on the outdoor terrace look straight across the Ishim River.
At the table
The bar pours a regional Bloody Mary spiced with Aral Sea salt, backed by floor-to-ceiling glass wine cellars.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.