The Ritz-Carlton, Astana
by the TopOfHotel team
The Ritz-Carlton is the highest-scoring 5-star in Astana — floors 25 to 34, 360-degree views, and the city's most famous rooftop in Bar 25.
The Ritz-Carlton is the highest-scoring 5-star in Astana — floors 25 to 34, 360-degree views, and the city's most famous rooftop in Bar 25.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Every room sits on floor 25 or higher, and that single fact drives the whole experience — the views over Astana are unlike anything else in the city. Deluxe rooms start at 50 sqm, finished in marble, real wood and high-quality silk to Ritz-Carlton standard, with marble bathrooms that pair a soaking tub and a rain shower. The Club Level on the top floors comes with a private Club Lounge serving five food presentations a day. Guests keep saying the same thing: the view is the whole capital in one frame, with Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr and Hazrat Sultan Mosque all visible at once.
Food and amenities
Bar 25 on the 25th floor is the highlight that turned this hotel into a destination for locals as much as visitors, with signature cocktails from the bar team and a 360-degree view of the new capital. Mokki serves Nordic-Asian fusion, and Selfie Restaurant runs all-day fine dining. The spa covers a Hammam, a Russian banya, and oil massages using local Kazakh ingredients, and the high-floor indoor pool keeps its city view.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in the heart of the new business district on Dostyk Street, next to Nurzhol Boulevard. It is a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute taxi to Bayterek Tower, the city's symbol. Taxis in Astana are very cheap and Yandex Taxi works smoothly. NQZ airport is 17 km away, about a 25-minute drive, and the concierge can arrange airport cars and city tours.
Things to know before booking
This is the most expensive hotel on the list — rooms start at around $243 a night and run up toward $800 for the top suites. Rooms also fill fast in summer and around conference dates, so book early. And while the location is central, you are about 1.5 km from Bayterek, so the headline landmark is a short walk or taxi rather than right outside the door.
Our take
If you want the best Astana has, this is it. The 9.2/10 score is the highest in the city, the floor 25 to 34 views are genuinely one of a kind, and Bar 25 alone is worth a visit. You pay for it, but you get a stay nowhere else in the capital can replicate.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A review score of 9.2/10, the highest of any hotel in Astana, backed by 9.2 on Agoda and 9.3 on Booking.com.
- Floors 25 to 34 of Talan Towers, so every room takes in a 360-degree view that no other hotel in the city can match.
- Bar 25 on the 25th floor is the most famous rooftop bar in Astana, with signature cocktails built by the bar team.
- A Six Senses spa plus a high-floor indoor pool with a city view, open all year.
- Ritz-Carlton signature service throughout the stay.
- The priciest pick on this list, starting at around $243 a night and running up to roughly $800 for top suites.
- Rooms fill quickly in summer and around conference dates, so book well ahead.
- It sits about 1.5 km from Bayterek Tower, so reaching the city's main landmark means a 15-minute walk or a short taxi.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a room on floor 30 or higher on the Bayterek side — the tower lit up gold at night is the best view in the house.
- Book a table at Bar 25 ahead of time, especially Friday and Saturday, because it fills up every time.
- Afternoon Tea at the Lobby Lounge is the most famous in Astana, so plan a visit even if you are not staying.