Ajour

Pros +

• I specifically chose this hotel, as in the main they cater for russian speaking guests and I wanted to practice my basic russian. I found the staff, shopkeepers in the local area friendly and happy to chat. Guests who don't speak any russian may have to use smartphone with google translate. There was a deposit which needed to be paid for any potential damage (I had mine repaid at check out, without any issues). I found the hotel to be very clean and the bed had a firm mattress, so I slept very well. If I remember correctly only the tea in the rooms is free of charge. As a coffee drinker I just bought coffee from the local shops.
• nice breakfast, location so far ok
• The breakfast was cute, but I wish they could serve a coffee. The location was very good, because I selected it on purpose since my customer who I visited was close. I exceptionally liked the personnel, the lady on the reception desk was so nice. Also the housekeeping lady and the lady who served my breakfast were all awesome.

Cons -

• Well it's not a dislike, but people who don't want to walk or take a taxi may struggle with the location. The nearest metro is turn right out of the little district where the hotel is situated and go uphill (crossing to the left hand side of the dual carriageway by using the underpass) and then turn left at the traffic lights at the top of the hill. Continue along that road and just past the 'Family Park' is the metro station. The family park has a collection of military vehicles. It is about a 30 minute walk.
• Pipes in the toilet and bath smell bad. They need to clean it thoroughly. Maybe they should think of putting a better toilet paper, cause the one they have was of bad quality.