I arrived to Astana at 5:30 am and didn't want to pay for an extra day at my (expensive) business hotel, so I opted to book a "night" at Izumrud, although in fact I was only there for four hours. But in that four hours I saw a simple but comfortable room with a modern bathroom and good shower, a decent bed, and wifi that worked (at least intermittently). I also had a late (10am) breakfast which was more Russian in nature -- pancakes (crepes), eggs, bread and sour cream. And tea. For what I paid I felt I got a good deal, compared with what most hotels cost in Astana. Downside: the place was hard to find for my taxi driver because of its residential location. Staff speak virtually no English, but I think this is a place which caters to...
Read moreGreat value in a good location. Clean comfortable rooms with lots of hot water. Basic restaurant and bar in the lobby. Very helpful...
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