Sculptural riverbank quarters
Sunlight filters through pleated mineral lamellas into common spaces that feel intimate and hushed despite their soaring scale.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Sculptural arches, oak wall panels, and a twisting central spiral staircase define the gallery-like atrium.
Notable
Top-floor wellness sanctuary pairing a traditional Turkish hammam and Finnish sauna with river-view indoor swimming.
Listed
Attentive service and comfortable boutique rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows looking toward the Presidential Palace.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The Veil rises in central Astana like a piece of sculpture that happens to contain 112 rooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the quiet banks of the Ishim River in the Almaty district, minutes from Astana's futuristic monuments.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views toward Bayterek Tower and the Presidential Palace, complemented by tactile textures and Italian designer fixtures.
The sauna and hammam
A marble Turkish hammam sits beside a modern Finnish sauna with tiered light-wood benches and linear backlighting.
The spa
Curved loungers rest under a fiber-optic starlight ceiling, with botanical body treatments using Cinq Mondes products.
At the table
A private dining room centers around a long timber table and wine cabinetry holding international vintages.
How it began
Italian studio Archea Associati shaped the pleated facade to evoke the undulating curves of traditional Central Asian yurts.
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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.