Алатау, Tourist hotel at Dostyk Avenue, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Alatau Hotel is a nine-story building with curved angular architecture along Dostyk Avenue in Almaty. It offers 34 rooms in different categories and features a three-story pavilion on its northern side.
The hotel was built in 1974 by the Alma-AtaZhilStroy Trust and became an important destination during the Soviet period. Originally it accommodated 870 beds and attracted about 96,000 visitors per year.
The building gained recognition as a Monument of History and Culture in 1979 and appears on Almaty's State List of Historical Monuments. This designation reflects its importance in the city's architectural heritage.
The hotel is located at 105 Dostyk Avenue near Kazhymukan Street and is easy to find. Rooms range from simple categories to deluxe options, so there is something for different needs.
The facade is clad with concrete panels that alternate with glazed windows, creating a minimalist design. During renovations, the facade color was changed from white to dark cherry, giving the building a fresh appearance.
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