Venue information
 

Rixos Almaty
Seyfullin Avenue 506/99
Almaty 050012
Kazakhstan
+7 727 300 3300
Website

The Rixos Almaty Hotel is a luxurious and elegant five-star hotel in Central Asia, in a perfect location on the corner of the Kabanbai Batyr and Seifullin streets in the heart of leafy Almaty. The Rixos Almaty Hotel is a unique combination of cosy accommodation with perfect service, traditional hospitality and individual attention to every guest. With 235 elegantly furnished rooms, Rixos Almaty is the ideal home for both leisure and business travellers.

 

Accommodation

We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms at Rixos Almaty for conference delegates.  

Room Category Single ₸ Single USD Double ₸ Junior Suite
Deluxe King Room 100,000 ₸ $220.00 110,000 ₸ $242.00
Deluxe Twin Room 100.00 ₸ $220.00 110,000 ₸ $242.00
Superior King Room 105,000 ₸ $231.00 115,000 ₸ $253.00
Superior Twin Room 105,000 ₸ $231.00 115,000 ₸ $253.00
Junior Suite 140,000 ₸ $308.00 150,000 ₸ $330.00

 

  • Actual USD rate dependent on exchange rate when booking is made.
  • Room rates are inclusive of VAT
  • The room rate includes:
  • Breakfast (buffet)
  • Admission to spa centre (but not inclusive of massage or cosmetic treatments)
  • Excluding payable services such as mini-bar, dry cleaning, room services

Book your accommodation here. Promo code for registered delegates: WNFC

Please note there are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 

 

Travel and visas

 

Travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan

To enhance your experience on arrival to Almaty International Airport, please view the travel advice.

Almaty International Airport (ALA) is a major airport 15 miles from the city centre. The journey time by taxi to the city centre is approximately 40 minutes. 

Discounted Airfare

NEI has partnered with United Airlines to provide our meeting attendees with discounted fares. To receive a discount, you may make your flight reservations online or call 800.426.1122 for assistance. When calling, please reference:

  • Fare Class: Z
  • and Promotion Number: ZNWU240271
     

Taxi

Please view the full information on travel advice for when you arrive at Almaty International Airport. You are strongly advised to book a taxi using Yandex Go, or choose an official airport taxi at the designated counter or prearrange an airport pick-up through your hotel.

Almaty International Airport has partnered with BlueSkyEnergy, the first company in Kazakhstan that provides electric taxi services. The rate from Almaty airport to any point of the city is fixed depending on car type:

  • Premium fare (Tesla, Volkswagen id4): 7,000 tenge (USD 15.00)
  • Standard rate (Nissan Leaf): 5,000 tenge (USD 11.00)
  • It is recommended that you call ahead to reserve this option - +7 (701) 671 41 65

Yandex Go

Almaty does not have Uber which most might be familiar with. Instead, the city uses Yandex Go, which is a very easy app to request rides. We recommend downloading the app to your devise before arriving and connecting it to your payment method.
 

Visas

The Government of Kazakhstan provides full information on visas. Please reach out to Nuclear Energy Institute if you need an invitation letter or assistance.
 

Exploring Almaty

The New York Times published its annual list of 52 travel destinations in 2024, featuring Kazakhstan’s Almaty on the 25th spot. The Astana Times reports on the article, highlighting that with a population of two million, Kazakhstan’s largest city “has the feel of a peaceful but active rural town,” as described by the author and photographer Craig Mod for The New York Times.  

 

Restaurants

If you are looking for a resturant within walking distance of the Rixos Almaty then view some options here.