Economy Hotel

Stayed here many times and been satisfied with the hotel and staff as well. As usual, I asked for confirmation, because I booked straight by calling to the hotel receptionist, who promiced to send it by email. And she told me, that they have my contact information. Waited for a week, then called again because I had not gotten any email. She promised to send it again, no nothing. I called third time and told letter by letter my email address, but again didn't get it. Once more, now she rudely said to have sent it. So I called once nore, and told that I always need a document that I do have a booking and if you can't send it, I choose another hotel. The receptionist was very satisfied with that.

Been here twice before, so nothing really suprised. Or, actually the receptionist was so kind and organized earlier check- in and later check-out both for free. Rooms need to a bit updated. Breakfast was a little disappoitment. It's organized by Ukrainien restaurant in same building and was very modesty (12€). Rooms are quite small with ok bathroom and a little tv. Located in lively neighbourhood, you can hear it of course. Also voices from next rooms. Still, it's also quite peaceful place to stay overnight. After all, could stay here again.

If you want to experience old Soviet hospitality, this is the place. The receptionist was uncommitted and cold. I pointed out that there was a note on one of the doors to the hotel saying it was closed. "Not my problem" was her reply. Worst of all: She directed me twice to the wrong parking lot. I photographed both (about 500m away) and showed her (her English was limited). Then first she gave a map to the valid parking lot!!! Then it broke for me - Why didn't you give the map at once!!! My anger caused her to refuse entry! That was the only positive thing she did, because I rebooked to a much nicer and marginally more expensive accommodation closer to the old city. Why do these Homo Sovjeticus people work in a service industry, you might wonder? "Back in the U.S.S.R" was the last thing I said to her as I left the hotel.