ALMATY, capital of Kazakhstan, is to get an InterContinental Hotel. The Windsor (England) based accommodation provider, which claims to be the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, is increasing its presence in the former Soviet republic with the opening of the InterContinental Almaty. It already operates an ”InterCon” in Astana, the commercial centre of the country. The new hotel, the former Regent Almaty, will undergo a substantial refurbishment. A 290-room property, it commands a prestigious location opposite the presidential palace. Work will shortly be undertaken on many of its public areas including the lobby and bars, along with 15 additional suites.
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