A tired retirement hotel with the worst breakfasts in my life. WITHOUT air conditioning, read the review below, I'll tell you everything.
Pros: the center, a certain prestige of accommodation, large rooms in size, cleaned every day, a lot of towels, bathrobes, slippers, a full set of cosmetics (albeit of very poor quality, but still), the presence of a hair dryer in the rooms.
Cons: THERE ARE NO AIR CONDITIONERS IN THE ROOMS! No matter what the hotel itself writes on the site, no matter what all the booking aggregators write, there is no air conditioner in any room, so there is built-in ventilation that drives warm air. In the heat, you will simply suffocate there, because the air does not cool down at all! We rested in the cool weather of Minsk, slept without blankets, with the "conditioner" turned out to the maximum, but woke up wet with sweat every day. And, yes, this air conditioner is controlled from a unit that has only 3 modes and at the strongest "blowing" mode it makes noise like a modern hair dryer. If you have a brand-new hair dryer, turn it on at least, that's exactly how the "air conditioner" will work. and, no, this is no exception personally in our case, we were in three different rooms - it's like that everywhere. This is a Siemens air conditioning system from the 50s, these are not air conditioners.
The wildest noise with the windows open, regardless of the view from the room. You can't stand it for half an hour, because you either have the busiest highway right next to you, or a yard with a turbine of these very ventilators, which buzzes 24/7. I would attach a video with a view from the window and noise, but the service does not give it. Take care of your ears) 👂
Breakfasts - well, it's just a shame) terrible cheap cheese cuts, dirty dishes, the same thing every day, the same thing. There's nothing to eat there.
Inadequacy of the staff: at the exit from breakfast, the man inspects everyone, so that God forbid you do not take an extra bottle of water to the room. That is, instead of adding bottled water every day, the hotel puts them out only for breakfast, and then wonders why the guests take 3-5 bottles each)
The hotel did not wish you a happy Birthday in any way, although check-in and passport check-in on the night of arrival was on your birthday. A trifle? No! It's strange for a hotel of this level.
The design of the rooms - well, it's trash and kringe, a return to the Soviet Union. Dirty carpets from the time of Stalin, beds that were kept in the 80s, a bathroom that is peeling…
And all this for VERY immodest money!
For some reason, the hotel has a 5.0 rating here, although its real rating is 2.0 out of 5, because this is a direct path to a hungry and unhappy scoop. Do you want to spoil your vacation in Minsk? Welcome to the Minsk Hotel!
If reading this review, you are all thinking whether you need it or not, consider it a sign from above. No, don't! I say from the bottom of my heart, it's a pity to put an enemy in this hotel!
A good hotel, an excellent restaurant, the breakfasts are just on top. Beds with mattresses for an amateur, uncomfortable back, polite and friendly staff, the price tag is usual for the capital's hotel of the same name
A good hotel with a very good location: the very center, near the metro, public transport stops, a large shopping center, within walking distance of a cinema, a musical theater. The hotel has a good breakfast, a beauty salon and a spa center. The staff is prepared and polite.
The hotel is not bad. It is very conveniently located, everything is within walking distance from it.
The staff is polite. We contributed to the purchase of tickets to the circus!
Clear. The buffet is not very varied. But everything is edible.
Convenient location. The rest is just like a four-star hotel. Breakfast is a buffet, the range of dishes does not change. Everything is "fatty", it is difficult to find non-greasy, even cheesecakes are drowned in oil.
We booked a hotel through Yandex.Travel. Two days before arrival, I began to call the phone number indicated in the booking confirmation to clarify the issues of check-in. No one answered the phone. I found the phone number of the booking and accommodation services on the website and again no one answered the phone. I called from the Russian "Tele Two", which I used to get through perfectly everywhere while in Belarus. I managed to get through only from the reception of another hotel, from a local room. It was unclear what it was. As a result: we settled in, the room is not bad, but this approach to communication with customers raises many questions. Among the advantages: a restaurant with a beautiful view of the city, location near the center, air conditioning worked perfectly, the room was quiet/ peaceful. Of the disadvantages (except communication): the refrigerator is barely alive, there is no kettle in the room and cups for hot drinks. There is a cooler on the floor, but the water in it runs out quickly. The cafe downstairs with an unclear work schedule, how many times did not come in, was closed (judging by the sign, it was supposed to work), there were only sweets in the lobby bar, i.e. there was nowhere to have a snack on arrival, there was only a restaurant where the dress code was in effect. I found a spider under the pillow in the room in the morning) of course, they put it there for a reason, but it's unpleasant.
The hotel is good, but the price does not match the room. When I booked on the phone, for two adults for two nights, without breakfast, a standard double room, they announced the cost of 14t (Russian rubles), but in fact I arrived alone and paid 17t rubles with breakfast in a single room. And they also prove to me that the cost was not announced to me on the phone (in Russian rubles) So when you book a hotel, ask them to send you a booking confirmation with the price and description of the room.
Excellent location👍 the staff was helpful, the rooms had a lot of everything you needed. Cleaning was done every day. The audibility is only very high. Someone was singing in the bathroom at 7 a.m., we were listening :) well, there was trouble with Wi-Fi, the post office barely opened. Our breakfasts were not included, we can't say anything about them
Great hotel! The room is very cozy, the bed is not very soft, but I slept well, nothing was broken in the room, we went to breakfast a couple of times, although we did not initially plan and took a room without breakfast, the food is good, delicious, there is little variety, but this is not critical, the staff is polite and responsive, the room was cleaned well, next time it is mandatory let's come here again)
The room is spacious and clean. There are no complaints about the staff.
They put a lot of different cosmetics.
The restaurant provides delicious and varied food. The location is convenient.
From the wishes:
1. A bucket in the bathroom would be better with a pedal. Somehow, I don't want to take the lid with my hands every time.
2. Smart TV is already in use everywhere. It would be nice to put it on too.
3. The cooler on the floors is also a common thing everywhere. It's not here yet.
4. The opportunity to buy a local SIM card for foreigners would be popular.
The hotel left the most positive impressions. The service is at the highest level - the staff was always friendly and ready to help. The room was clean and cozy, with a wonderful view of the city. Breakfast at the hotel was varied and delicious. The location of the hotel was also very convenient, close to many attractions. I recommend this hotel for a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Wonderful country, great hotel, attentive staff, clean rooms. They offered a choice of number of floors, explained how and what to call and pay for a taxi, so it was necessary to go to the airport. Excellent bar in the hotel, special thanks to Vadim the bartender. There are only positive emotions from the Minsk Hotel, excellent location, everything is on the level, recommendations for check-in to everyone who visits Minsk!
I wanted to stay in the very center of Minsk and in general I did not regret it - a convenient location on Independence Avenue, next to the square with the church and the underground shopping center, 10 minutes to Nemiga, the same distance to the train station. The hotel itself immediately says from the moment of check-in that it is a state property. The gloomy and stern faces of the staff, the strict refusal to extend the room for free even for 1 hour, carpets, specific tables and cabinets with the smell of antiquity and a bathroom with traces of modifications on the tiles. And of course the sockets behind the bedside tables... The restaurant and the breakfast selection are quite decent, the coffee from the machines is quite good, you can order scrambled eggs in addition to the buffet. In general, the impressions are mixed, but you can try ... and the standard room in the summer of 2023 cost about 8 thousand. rub per night. It's up to you!
For more than 25 years, the kindness and responsiveness of the staff, great professionalism in the field of leisure activities, entertainment for the whole family, the beauty of beautiful women and luxurious men, a very cool Casino have remained unchanged. Only positive emotions 🧘 from the native place🔥👌👍🌹💖💮🇧🇾🇨🇱🇨🇭🇫🇴🇬🇧🇪🇺
The hotel is located in the city center, there is a guarded parking lot and a currency exchange office. There is also a beauty salon and a spa in the building. Clean rooms, delicious breakfasts. Friendly staff
A clean hotel, one of the main ones in the city and such bad windows that it blows from them as if they are not closed. The location is super, the staff is responsive, the breakfasts are delicious, but for the windows minus 2 stars you need to remove at least
A great hotel in the city center. Everything is within walking distance. The rooms are clean and cozy. There is a restaurant, but the menu is not tasty and it takes a long time. Breakfast ..the buffet...They are diverse and very good. There is a spa salon. Gym. The exchanger. There is a casino nearby.
A decent hotel in the center of Minsk. There are many attractions nearby. The staff is respectful. The bathroom and toilet are of excellent quality and size. TV with Russian programs. The parking is guarded and free of charge. I was in the winter in the most severe frosts. There was a strong wind from the window, they changed the room without any problems. Everything was normal there with warmth. I am satisfied.
Clean, comfortable, polite contact staff. When booking, I needed special conditions in connection with the accommodation of a person with disabilities, the staff took everything into account.
I was pleased with a decent set of cosmetics and care products, including body lotion. If it's important to someone, slippers and bathrobes are also available. All textiles are clean, not shabby. Breakfasts are expensive if you take them separately, but they are worth it, I recommend it. Surprisingly high-quality coffee beans for breakfast in the coffee machine.
The location is top-end. Walking distance to the main attractions, parks, train station.
As a bonus, there is a normal supermarket on the left in the same building, and a delicious cheburechnaya on the right.
The excellent location of the hotel, the city center, the main attractions are within walking distance. The room is cozy, comfortable, everything you need was present. The plumbing is in excellent condition, good water pressure in the bathroom. The window overlooked the courtyard, where there is a guest parking and a car wash, so it was quiet and peaceful. The buffet breakfast was taken separately. A good selection of dishes: porridge, pancakes, omelette, cheeses, ham, yoghurts, fruits, pastries, coffee, juices. You won't stay hungry. The hotel has a spa and a beauty salon. The service is excellent! Wi-Fi caught perfectly. Parking is free for guests, and it is guarded, under a barrier.
Convenient location in the heart of the city (10 minutes walk from the railway station, 1 minute by taxi), nice clean and cozy room with a beautiful view of Independence Square.
Respectful attitude of the hotel staff. I thank the staff for their kind attitude to the guest who had to leave the room before the official time of the morning breakfast in the restaurant, and the preparation of a lunch box with him.
Open interaction with the hotel administration by e-mail (scans of the necessary documents were sent without any problems)
The desire to return here again.
The rooms are very comfortable and pleasant. The room has everything you need. The air conditioner is weak, but tolerable. The location of the hotel is excellent.
Respond. There is a gas station for electric trains in the courtyard. They are loyal to pets. In general, everything is very neat, despite the renovation of the building.
Overall a good hotel! The breakfasts are delicious, but always monotonous. The room has everything you need, it's nice. The room service is good, everything is clean. The only drawback is that there is a very muzzle in the balcony door, there are no batteries, the air conditioner does not work for heating
Overall, it's not bad.
One small creeping animal was spotted in the room.
The plumbing is a little tired, the ventilation is noisy.
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
A hotel for a quiet relaxing holiday. It is comfortable inside, the service is attentive, they respond adequately to requests. The ATM in the lobby is immediately charged with change, which is very convenient. Despite the fact that there was a casino in the same building, it did not cause any inconvenience or noise.
I would like to mention the restaurant separately. A good buffet in the morning and a good menu for business lunch and in the evening. Delicious. A hall with chandeliers like in the 50s and 60s. I arrived late and at 22:00 local time there was all the menu. It's so nice to eat hot mushroom soup from a 12 hour drive. The location is optimal - in the area of 10-15 minutes on foot all the main tourist places. Yandex taxi has no problems, wi-fi is stable and pumps as it should.
Great hotel. The single room is cozy. The cleanliness is perfect. The room has everything (bathrobe, slippers, whole soap and soap set, kettle, water, mini-bar, etc. Super!!! They settled in quickly. There is a possibility of late check-out.
You can spend the night comfortably and comfortably and almost everything is included. but one disadvantage is that it is very expensive if you take it for a very long time, about 1 week.
A wonderful hotel. Respect to the head Irina Evgenievna. We lived in the standard.The room is certainly not big- but it's worth the money.
There was a small problem when checking in. The girl at the reception, Sofia, coped with the task perfectly. Thanks!
The restaurant is perfect as always - perfect white tablecloths and service.
The location is central, the breakfast is excellent, and there are enough places in the restaurant for breakfast for everyone. Clear.
One of the disadvantages is a noisy air conditioner and weak water pressure.
The location of the hotel is very convenient. Nearby there are metro stations and shops, cafes and pharmacies, and it is convenient to walk to all the sights in the center. The hotel is not modern, but everything is clean and has everything you need. There were interruptions with hot water, but we found a solution quickly. The only drawbacks I can say are uncomfortable beds (mattress) and pillows (completely flat), but this is individual for everyone.
Wi-Fi is working properly both in the lobby and in the room (5th floor).
They took it without power, so I won't tell you.
I recommend the hotel!
The room has everything you need: from shampoo and toothbrush, to a razor and a set of threads with a needle. The staff is friendly. The breakfasts are not very varied, but delicious.
A good foursome. In advance. The Internet is disgusting, the sauna is free only until 12, breakfast is 1200 rubles per person, the beds are too old, but overall a good four. Parking in the yard, convenient location, good price tag. If you have a doctor, it is better to book through the reception, a 30% discount%
Cleanly neat. But the rooms are old. There are few outlets, it is inconvenient to charge gadgets.
Otherwise, everything is fine. Still, an iron and ironing board would be in the room, it would be good.
If only everywhere the pedestrian tiles were repaired on time and laid smoothly and neatly, the stackers of the pedestrian tiles need to come here and learn how exactly it should be, especially from Uruch, the pedestrian tiles there were worn to holes near the stop near Hippo, and no one is looking, at least they are looking at the condition of the pedestrian tiles. It would seem that one city. But no, the difference is huge.
An excellent hotel, 6 floors, its own Parking, free for guests, a Jacuzzi and a sauna are also free for guests, but only from 8:00 to 12:00, and since there may be a lot of people, it will be difficult to rest with your own. We took it with breakfast (buffet), we liked the food, but there is little variety, as there is a small menu. Overall, a decent hotel, there is an exchange and souvenirs right in the lobby.
A lovely, cozy hotel with spacious, clean rooms and very friendly staff.
The rooms are equipped with everything you need. A mini-bar at quite reasonable prices, although the choice is small (about 17 positions, if I'm not mistaken).
It is located in the very center of the Belarusian capital, two steps from Independence Square (in fact, the building overlooks the square with one of its facades), the Government House, the "red church" of St. Simeon and Elena, the academic buildings of the Belarusian State and Pedagogical Universities. For theater-goers, one of the best theaters in the entire post-Soviet space is located within walking distance - the Gorky National Academic Drama Theater. For connoisseurs of Italian cuisine, on the opposite side of Independence Avenue, diagonally from the main entrance to the hotel, there is the O.D.I. restaurant. In the courtyard of the hotel there is a fairly spacious parking lot, free for guests. In the morning, the hotel's restaurant serves a buffet with a very good selection of dishes: sausage and cheese cuts, cereals, yoghurts, fruits, Rich juices, omelets, pastries, tea and coffee. Delicious fried eggs are prepared on an individual order, with various additives.
In general, the hotel corresponds to its four stars, while the room rates for Russians are very acceptable.
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Elena
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May 9
We were in Belarus for the first time, stayed in Minsk at the Minsk hotel, this is the best place!!! I am delighted with both the City and the hotel. Very clean, the very Center, near the metro, shopping center, GUM, many shops and many others. The breakfasts are very good, so many things and everything is so delicious, we didn't have time to try everything in a week). The service is excellent, you can buy theater tickets and excursions at the reception. The rooms have everything you need, right down to a toothbrush and skin lotion. The beds are comfortable, the linen is snow-white, the Internet is fast and stable. Tea, coffee and water are replenished every day, as well as hygiene supplies. There is a great desire to return).
The hotel is nice, everything is clean. There is parking, which is a big plus for us. The administrators are well done, they try very hard to milk the guests.
The rooms are excellent, very clean, and the bathroom has all the necessary accessories. Excellent breakfasts, very convenient location of the hotel, everything is nearby. The only inconvenience is that it's a bit noisy if the windows overlook the avenue
Value for money, good room, lovely beds, great sleep, very attentive and courteous staff. Very convenient location - in the center, everything is within walking distance.We are satisfied with the choice of the hotel!
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Полина С.
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September 23
I stayed for one night in a single room and took breakfast. I really liked the service, the variety of breakfast, the hotel itself is very beautiful and presentable. Gorgeous entrance, the location couldn't be better. Prompt resolution of issues and assistance from all employees. You can leave your belongings free of charge before or after check-in/check-out. Now I will always stay with you 😊
The location is Central. There is beauty around, a large shopping center "Stolitsa", in the evening the illumination of buildings along the avenue is lit. Very nice view from the room window. The hotel itself is good: clean, comfortable mattress, pillows. There is an additional set in the closet. In the bathroom there are clean towels, bathrobes, showers, gels, shampoos, lotions, dental kit, shaving kit, shower caps, slippers. The breakfasts are excellent, a large selection, for every taste. The staff was also pleased. You can contact us on any issue, they will always help. The only thing is that the furniture in the rooms already needs updating, so that the review would be for all 5 stars. Thank you for your hospitality!
A high-status hotel. In the very historical center of Minsk, on the main street - Independence Avenue, under the protection of government agencies located within walking distance. The train station is just around the corner, 10 minutes on foot, and there on a double-decker bus with an excursion to see the beautiful Minsk in all its glory. An architectural monument is visible directly from the steps of the hotel - the Church of Saints Simeon and Alyona, taking two steps you can enter the large shopping center underground "Stolitsa" and the subway. Fine. The hotel itself made an interesting impression. The doorman opens the main entrance. Surprised. The girl at the reception is so well-trained that when serving, she is afraid to smile once again, she is all focused on the rules of check-in. I would like to be more welcoming. But the restaurant staff is cheerful and smiling. Having been to a great breakfast, we realized why. The food is delicious, varied and a lot. Maybe the staff gets this delicious food? Red fish, several types of cheeses, yogurts, porridges, juices, and you can't list everything. But, that's why I would definitely return to this hotel, so it's for a potato cake. The taste of childhood, real, with hints of joy and precisely, an embedded part of the soul, of the chef himself. Bravo. I'll go back to the hotel itself. The rooms are clean, cozy, a large set of cosmetics, high-quality and beautifully packaged. Tea accessories, TV, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers are all in place. Wonderful. WI-Fi in the rooms is weak, but so are government agencies nearby. I will not lower the asterisk for this. Since we were on vacation, it was only a plus for us. Good private parking in the courtyard of the hotel, with security. Reliable. The hotel has a bar where you can drink coffee, a currency exchange office, buy souvenirs, and its own SPA (even if only before lunch for free for vacationers). As they say, in the very center, and even everything is in place. Such a city in the city. So, we will be in Minsk, immediately - to Minsk for a potato cake and a quiet, comfortable rest. At the same time, let's see if the girls at the reception have also learned to smile and not scare away guests with a serious look. Because, as the well-known Baron Munchausen said: "An intelligent face is not a sign of intelligence, gentlemen. All the stupid things on Earth are done with this expression on your face. You smile, gentlemen. Smile!"
A solid five! The guest fulfills her four stars to the fullest! The rooms are clean, cozy and comfortable! The water in the shower is pleasantly assertive. The Internet is flying. The staff is competent, friendly and will always come to the rescue in any situation. Thank you. Keep it up !!
Wonderful location. Excellent breakfast. The bar was pleased with the prices and variety of drinks. The SPA center allowed you to relax after long walks. The rooms are cleaned clean and quickly.
A very nice hotel.
Caring and friendly staff. The room is clean, has everything you need (hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.).
Delicious breakfasts.
The location of the hotel is generally ideal, the heart of the city.
A nice two-room room, there is a Jacuzzi, two air conditioners, beautiful linen and towels. Large Windows overlook the central avenue. The modest charm of the bourgeoisie.