sirtopper
10 de octubre de 2021
Stayed here simply as I'd always seen the building and wanted the retro experience! I couldn't make my initial night, so emailed and called to rearrange (with no reply!). Although when I walked past the hotel two days later, the receptionists were very forgiving and took pity on this poor Brit - Booking me in for a few days time instead. Suggest that the management ensure email and phones are replied to! The hotel itself is fun - Try running down the 'stairs' to reception instead of the lift. You'll be dizzy before hitting ground level. Quite something after a few pints! The rooms are pleasant enough, clean and modern. Very clean. AC is powerful and effective although quite noisy. My room overlooked the pioneers palace and wasn't so great for views - So I'd recommend overlooking the park instead. Modern city planners have ruined the views by building a massive apartment block to the north. No breakfast supplied (nor available, it would seem!) - This is unusual for a larger Kiev hotel, so perhaps a result of lower numbers in the pandemic? Price needs to be lower for this omission. Reception seemed to be in power-saving mode, as all the lights were permanently off and even the poor receptionists were sat next to a three-bar to keep warm. Bit of a creepy welcome, frankly. Better option is the Hotel Ukraine on Maidan. Not much retro/interesting left at this establishment!
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