"Pros: I specifically chose this hotel, as in the main they cater for russian speaking guests and I wanted to practice my basic russian. I found the staff, shopkeepers in the local area friendly and happy to chat. Guests who don't speak any russian may have to use smartphone with google translate. There was a deposit which needed to be paid for any potential damage (I had mine repaid at check out, without any issues). I found the hotel to be very clean and the bed had a firm mattress, so I slept very well. If I remember correctly only the tea in the rooms is free of charge. As a coffee drinker I just bought coffee from the local shops. Cons: Well it's not a dislike, but people who don't want to walk or take a taxi may struggle with the location. The nearest metro is turn right out of the little district where the hotel is situated and go uphill (crossing to the left hand side of the dual carriageway by using the underpass) and then turn left at the traffic lights at the top of the hill. Continue along that road and just past the 'Family Park' is the metro station. The family park has a collection of military vehicles. It is about a 30 minute walk." ~David