The Veil Hotel Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
Almaty
Vibe
Sunlight filters through pleated mineral lamellas into common spaces that feel intimate and hushed despite their soaring scale.
“Sculptural riverbank quarters”
Sculptural arches, oak wall panels, and a twisting central spiral staircase define the gallery-like atrium.
Top-floor wellness sanctuary pairing a traditional Turkish hammam and Finnish sauna with river-view indoor swimming.
Attentive service and comfortable boutique rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows looking toward the Presidential Palace.
Along the Ishim River in the Almaty district, a short drive from Bayterek Tower.
“The Veil rises in central Astana like a piece of sculpture that happens to contain 112 rooms.”
Rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views toward Bayterek Tower and the Presidential Palace, complemented by tactile textures and Italian designer fixtures.
Wellness
The top-floor spa pairs a Turkish hammam and Finnish sauna with an indoor pool gazing across the Ishim River.
Backstory
Italian studio Archea Associati shaped the pleated facade to evoke the undulating curves of traditional Central Asian yurts.
Eat & drink
Dining ranges from Tuscan pastas at Cantinetta Antinori and Cantonese dishes at Di Wang to a dedicated wine library.
The neighborhood
Set along the quiet banks of the Ishim River in the Almaty district, minutes from Astana's futuristic monuments.
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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.