6/10
Upon arrival our book was apparently not reserved, though we had a confirmation by Hotels.com; this was however no issue since the hotel was empty for 80% or more. Our first night was a disappointment because of the mattrass which was very hard (you could hardly push your finger in it for half an inch). After complaining they put duvets under the bed sheets. Since the hotel was mostly empty we did not have a breakfast buffet all the time and what's left is mostly omelettes to chose from; the fruit platter on the menu was not available. They did have freshly squeezed orange and grapefruit juice which was a very positive point for me. Rooms are relatively small and the shower is inside the bath (very high step in and out not suitable for elderly people). The cold outside is overcompensated inside: the room was too hot with no way to regulate the temperature so the only way to cool it down was by opening the window. The fitness room was a joke: 4m² with (2) badly working equipment. There was enough staff however (more than guests I had the impression) and they were very friendly and helpful. Would I go back? Maybe, I stayed in the Radisson in Astana a month earlier and that was definitely not worth 3 times the price of this hotel.