A friend from Odessa told me later that this hotel was also the favorite hotel of prostitutes working the tourists on Deribasovskaya St the most popular street for natives and tourists in Odessa. I liked this hotel. The hotel is in a good position for almost everything you would wish to see or do in Odessa. Close to the famous Privos Market, train and bus stations. Rishelievskaya Street leads straight into town but its a good walk.
The room was slightly dated but functional and clean. The bathroom was always kept spotless. The continental breakfast was very good. The choice of food was in my view excellent. There are safes to rent at a very reasonable price.
Receptionists speak good english but were perhaps a little aloof. There are good resturaunts close by too but dont believe all you read on the menu. Many dishes are not available.
Odessa is a very interesting city. I traveled there from the U. I have to say, for that kind of money, I expected alot more. With that being said. The room was o. There was no flat screen television, which is advertised, the carpet in the room was old, discolored and dirty, the couch was ok, the bed was very firm. The highlight was the bathroom, which was large and updated.
The staff was professional and helpful but not friendly at all. And under no circumstances would I use the cab drivers that are in the hotel, they tried very hard to rip you off. My stay there was pleasant, and if it were cheaper I would stay there everytime, but one thing really rung my bell in a bad way. I checked out of my room early so I could eat and get to the airport with plenty of time to spare, after checking out I asked if they could hold on to my one bag of luggage while I ate in the restaurant.
