For our two night stay in Minsk we decided to stay at the Renaissance, which was about $100 per night. I guess I had been spoiled by the nearby capitals of Tallinn and Riga, where the airports are only a very short drive from the city, because in Minsk the airport is a long 45…
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Did you and Andrew share a room? If yes then wasn’t the king size bed very awkward haha?
Actually I'd say if you want a chain with the best location, it's easily the Crowne Plaza. Pretty much exactly in the center of town, and 20,000 points. Plus they were bowled over by IHG Platinum status! Ahhhh, Europe
I stayed at the Renaissance Minsk two Januarys ago and had a similar experience to what the review describes—with one exception—Imagine Dragons were staying there whilst performing a concert.
You missed out on the spa treatment. Anywhere you can score $1 or less per minute for a rubdown at a legitimate spa is well worth it. As it stands, I had one of the best at that facility.
Your post sent me to google to find the finest hotel in Minsk.
Feast your eyes on this!
http://www.hotel-buta.by/en/photos
I bet the people watching is amazing.
No idea why you stayed there. The Doubletree is a better hotel in a better location with a superior breakfast buffet.
Not that I plan to return to Belarus any time soon...
Crowne Plaza def a better location than the Doubletree. That said, it's Minsk - why not the renovated Soviet-era Hotel President? Cheaper and much more "of the place".
As suggested by many people when Lucky was planning this trip, Doubletree is by far the nicest and best positioned chain hotel in Minsk.
Crowneplaza is .... well, let’s just say that unless you are in Minsk to meet some friendly females, this is not a hotel you want to stay
Thanks. One of the nicer ones I see. Will keep it in mind. chasing marriott currently. (but in bed not via credit card ) 😉
Double tree is the best option in town by far!!
More pricey those days than Renaissance but it's another planet. Stunning F&B and nightlife at doubletree and very convenient location.
The renaissance is nice but it's only good if you have points to burn (12.5k). It used to be a 10K hotel.
The Marriott is the same category but the service and management is just poor there.
@kevincure : no way. The crown plaza is a Turkish sex tourist style hotel with a crappy night club full of cheap local hookers. Atmosphere is disgusting and location is just ok. The new center is around the doubletree those days.
We had working women approach us at the bar at the Doubletree. I gather this is common in Minsk. Otherwise it was a good stay. The rooms at the Ren look nicer and there is no lounge at the Doubletree but it is attached to a mall and walking distance from a store and many restaurants.
Stayed there a few days ago and found it a very nice hotel although location is suboptimal. Only downside was that, when prompted at check-in the agent pretended to check if suites are available (i'm platinum) and said no although when in the room there were actually 3 types of suites that could still be booked. We also stayed at the Crowne Plaza and while location-wise it's much better the hotel wasn't as nice and the club lounge pretty poor.