Pretend to be Old-style European, this hotel improved last year. Room was excellent (I took suite superior, though), double-roomed, with bath. Service was quite good, smoking in suit is allowed. Breakfast just fine, but could be better. Placement of the hotel is fine. Small bar in a lobby, I suppose, is overpriced a little. However, I've got nothing to blame... More

Considering the location of this hotel, it's not bad. It's not the Ritz-Carlton, but more than adequate by Russian Standards. The rooms are clean (I've stayed in 5 different rooms) and the service is excellent. There is a restaurant in the lobby that will cater to foreigners needs. I plan on traveling to Chelyabinsk later this year, and this is... More

We arrived at the hotel at 8 AM and although there were staff at the counter they advised that they were not open and would open at 10. We waited in Lobby and while we waited a number of "Officials" came and were helped at the desk and were able to check in. After we saw this, we asked if... More

This is a nice hotel for what you expect to find once you get far outside of Russia. The hotel front desk was extremely friendly and helpful with a good command of the English language. The rooms are nice though the bathroom is very small - of course, how much time do you really spend in the bathroom! There is... More

During my 3 week stay at this hotel I found it helps that about 90% of the hotel employees speak English and other languages! They will help you find your way around town-via the trolley-bus stop in front of the hotel or the local rail line, help you order food for your meals in the restaruant or at nearby eateries... More

Very clean and comfortable accomodations - excellent restaurant in the hotel with English menu (a big plus in Chelyabinsk!), helpful staff that speak English, great location convenient to everything and wireless Internet access in your room! Hard to beat!