First it looks like a very old palace. Second, they have palatial rooms that people like Mastroani, Chekov and other famous people stayed in. I suppose it’s been the best hotel in Odessa for a century. Third, rooms are huge especially the suites named after people. I stayed in one when I could but it’s literally booked all the time. It’s not that expensive if u can get it.
Fourth location is perfect. It’s on a park in the city center. No cars are allowed through unless the hotel allows them. Fantastic street musicians all around. Concerts with famous professionals down the Potemkin Steps a hundred yards away. The magnificent opera where I got to see Romeo and Juliette in Prokofiev’s home town a hundred yards the other way.
Every major restaurant and attraction within a 20 minute walk.
The ladies at the front desk were ultra professional and took care of every detail to help me out. Even had lab people to come and do covid tests in my room for my next trip.
The spa is huge and fantastic.
It’s a major hotel for weddings and corporate conferences and parties so once a week the music will be really loud until around 11.
Food was meh but breakfast is decent. Lots of variety. Food staff works hard. There are literally hundreds of restaurants with a 15 minute walk.
I had to move so went to one remote luxury hotel at twice the price.
But the location, facilities and service of this hotel can’t be beat especially at its price. Best cereal hotel by far.