The Turkestan Hotel in Almaty offers a sauna and cooling pool, and is located next to one of Almatys largest markets Almaty Train Station is a 10-minute drive away Behind a modern, glass exterior, the Turkestan Hotel welcomes guests with a spacious lobby and 24-hour reception A cable TV, telephone and personal fridge are standard features in all of the Turkestans simply furnished rooms Each offers an individual design and a choice of a private or shared bathroom Almaty Airport is about 30 minutes from Hotel Turkestan by car The historic Ascension Cathedral and peaceful Gorky Park are within 1 km and easily reachable by foot