The St. Regis Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
Esil
Vibe
Rearing bronze horse sculptures welcome guests to a riverside sanctuary where nomadic motifs meet suspended crystal and quiet, attentive service.
“Nomadic luxury citadel”
Dedicated butler service across all rooms includes complimentary daily pressing and on-demand tea delivered to your door.
A glass yurt rotunda marks the entrance, leading to interiors lined in carved wood, felt, and velvet.
The St. Regis Bar draws an after-work crowd for evening champagne sabering under the golden Samruk mural.
Inside Astana Central Park along the Ishim River, minutes from the government district.
“The hotel’s yurt-shaped entrance evokes Kazakhstan's nomadic past; inside, lattice walls and indigo murals keep the references subtle.”
Rooms
Expansive layouts pair equine photography and separate lounges with heated white-marble floors and deep soaking tubs built for cold nights.
“The St. Regis Astana artfully embodies the country’s heritage, drawing design inspiration from the legacy of Genghis Khan.”
Wellness
A heated third-floor pool looks out over the Ishim River, complemented by a traditional Turkish hammam and private treatment suites.
Eat & drink
Sip Aral Sea salt Bloody Marys beneath the Samruk mural, or head to La Rivière for Italian dining on the riverfront terrace.
The neighborhood
Set inside Central Park, the riverside promenades offer leafy walks between the historic eastern district and the futuristic western skyline.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.