the location was a distance from the main city centre, but there is a bus stop right outside the hotel which was very convenient. The helpful lady at the reception desk gave me information on the bus to take to the city centre as well as to Samal bus station for Turkistan. Thank you. Breakfast spread was good. the room very spacious and although i didn't get a nice view, the bed was the most comfortable i had slept on on this trip. will definitely stay here again if i am in Shymkent.