BARYS HOTEL

The room environment and hygiene were good, very clean and brand new. However, there were some minor flaws in the facilities when I checked in, such as a formaldehyde smell, the air conditioner remote control was missing, and the bathroom didn't run. It took a while to resolve, but considering the hygiene and price, the overall evaluation was acceptable.

Booked for the night, checked out early in the morning, refused to provide breakfast early, regular room

First of all, the hotel owner is a young man from Xinjiang. He's a very nice guy, speaks Kazakh and Russian, and also Mandarin. Most importantly, he's a good person and doesn't rip you off. The first night, due to a flight delay, I couldn't get a taxi at the airport until 1 AM; all I could find were unlicensed taxis. Thanks to this owner's help, he called a car for me, and I arrived at the hotel safely. That alone made me feel very safe and secure. The hotel is divided into two sides, one facing the road and the other further in. The side facing the road has a view of the snow-capped mountains across the street, as shown in the picture. The side further in is quieter. I stayed in room 202, and my family stayed in room 208. The air conditioning in room 202 was cold. There was smoking outside downstairs, but smoking is not allowed in the rooms and you'll be fined. Otherwise, there's nothing special; it's great value for money. There's a bus stop right outside; buses 8 and 91 go to the city center. Bus 8 is very close to the pedestrian street. There are restaurants to the right and left of the hotel. The one on the left is more upscale and has air conditioning, while the one on the right is less luxurious with just a fan. The food is decent and not expensive. I stayed for 7 days. The young owner was nice; you could consult him in advance if needed and ask for his help. The other female receptionist didn't speak Chinese, but her English was good; she wasn't very attentive. Overall, it was good value for money.

When I checked in, I was told "There is no reservation." I had printed out the voucher, so I showed it and was able to check in. The walls were thin, and I could hear noise from the next room.