I had never been to Kiev before, and unfortunately due to the last minute change to my trip, I’d only have one night in the city (originally I had two nights there, and was looking forward to doing some exploring).
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L'occitane is definitely a step up for a Regency, albeit one that costs 400 Euros. Although the tv looks like it's 27".
Generally, we call a "desk" with no room for your legs a "table".
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Thanks! Headed there soon and thinking about the Intercontinental. Did you happen to see it? If so, any thoughts on the location for tourists?
Kiev is an horrible market for chain hotel guest : overpriced and they all agree on prices (Hilton, Hyatt, intercontinental, fairmont). Way too overpriced for service, confort and amenities.
There is a new Aloft (opened with 3 years delay) and they go crazy for the prices : 150+ minimum...
Kiev is one of the only capital where I prefer local hotels. I don't talk about the fact that upgrade is not part of the Ukrainian culture, "you get what you pay for".
Hotels need to get with the times are start offering speculoos cookie butter spread (or any other brand) in their brekkie buffets. IMO, cookie butter (any brand) > nutella every damn day! I still woulnd't say no to Nutella though 🙂 #oinkoink
400 Euros!!!! You guys probably like to waste money or have your rooms paid by a company your work for. I own a successful business, yet I would never stay in hotels that are 10 times more expensive than a 50 square meters apartment in a good location. There are plenty of them in Kiev
I loved Kiev so much last year I stayed for two months! But agreed with the above—Kiev is probably the world’s worst value for points hotels... they get the business travelers who are coming in no matter what, and the rates are gouged accordingly. The Hilton is consistently $300 haha... but you can easily find a *real nice* local hotel for a third of that... and if you’re more of the “basic” type, I’ve stayed in a few solid, midrange places for $35 a night.
Seriously, Kiev and Ukraine are some of the most beautiful, undiscovered destinations of our time, and it’s incredibly affordable!
If you're thinking of returning to Kiev soon, personally I've heard great things about 11 Mirrors, which is a SPG Design Hotels property.
The InterContinental is 5 minutes away from the Hyatt and it's beautiful - check my blog for a review. Both hotels are in the historic city centre - you can walk basically everywhere but Pecherska Lavra - which is probably the highlight of any visit to Kyiv. I highly suggest you are a guide not to miss the history behind many of the sights in town. Do enjoy also the great vodka and the fantastic, filling local food (Salo is a must!).
Hotel prices are really insane in Kiev compared to the local cost of living. Made a good deal at the mercure for 50 euros a night and even got a suite upgrade on the first night (as a mere silver). Definitely a decent option.
Hope you tried some Georgian food there, it is unfortunately so hard to get in Vienna and elsewhere in Europe
Go to Krakow, Poland. Best city east of Berlin, other than maybe Moscow or St. Petersburg. And that is a huge maybe.
Hi from Kiev! I really don't get this market. International hotels are all $300+. Meanwhile here on the Seat 31B trail, I'm staying in a lovely one bedroom apartment. The building is an older Soviet-era one built in the 1980s, but the apartment is completely new throughout. It's just a 15 minute walk from Ocean Plaza, and costs slightly less than $20 per night.
Just out of curiosity, 600 UAH ($22) taxi ride from Borispol airport to downtown Kiev .. was it on "official" taxis or something else ?
The reason I ask is because uber/local phone operated taxi companies typically charge about 300 UAH ($11), but I understand that is very hard to hire one if you don't have local phone number and if you don't speak Ukrainian/Russian.
Just trying to understand current state of affairs in Borispol.
I have a feeling why it was so expensive was that the champion's league final was in Kiev just before your trip so that could have overinflated the price.
http://youngtravelershongkong.com/ Your right about the 11 Mirrors! I was there for 5 nights earlier this month and loved it. Found a good deal booking with Amex. We were even upgraded at check in! Service was excellent. They are currently building a second elevator and a roof top restaurant and terrace. I sure will stay there again when I go back to Kyiv! 🙂