Theatre Boutique Apart-Hotel

This is a weird place. I wanted to be near the opera house so the location was good but the rooms face an interior courtyard that usually crowded by what looks like extras from a Bergman film. In black and white. But that's not the weird part. What weird is that they have clearly tried to do some nice upgrades to the rooms so, for instance, I had 2 different ones and both had giant jacuzzies. The first one got me excited after 3 weeks of traveling and I spent 30 minutes filling it only to find that the on button wouldn't stay on. So much for that. Get this though. They install jacuzzies but there are no towel racks. And no bottled water. Even the cheapest hotels usually include a bottle of water. You do NO want to drink this water. The second room had a massive jacuzzi with space for 2 people lying side by side. Bit the shower is installed in such a way that you have to stand in the jacuzzi to try to take a shower. I don't think these tubs are designed to take that kinds of concentrated weight because there are multiple cracks in the bottom. But it didn't matter because it turned out that the shower head was broken. This place is fine if you get a good discount but you can find much better places in Kiev for their full price range.

This hotel is all about which room you choose. I had stayed here before some 3 weeks earlier and the room was genuinely amazing which prompted me to book there again. The room I was given this time was clean but very old and tired....it certainly needed renovation. Bathroom was sizable, clean and modern which somewhat made up for the disappointing rest of it. Small kitchenette and laundry facilities are very welcome. Bed was comfortable but all in all I was very disappointed having stayed in so much better at the very same hotel only a few weeks earlier. Staff are courteous and the location is second to none. Close to all amenities and services....Maidan with all it's life is just 5 minutes away. Metro is just outside and there is a local shop right in the complex for convenience. WiFi is strong and rooms come with a safe. If you have stayed in Kiev before then you should expect a dark, dirty and generally non-maintained foyer and lift area which is completely usual so don't be put off....it is not indicative of the room. When you book here make sure and get one of the renovated rooms on the 3rd floor....you will not be disappointed.

The room is very nice, spacious and new. Small reception with staffs speaking limited English. The apartments are in a building complex. From the entrance of the complex it was dark with limited lighting and a homeless slept there. The square in the middle of the building complex was always with some people and some looking dodgy. Very limited or none lighting for the lift lobby. Lift kept closing the door even we pressed the button to open it. My mum was locked in the lift for a few seconds with the light out. So creepy! Light right outside the lift and the apartment(the same light) kept gleaming which made it even more creepy. Location is very central. a metro station is a stone throw away. The main shopping street is a 5-10 mins walk. A few restaurants nearby. Currency exchange shop only 1-2 mins walk away.

Everything was nice. Good location in the center. Friendly staff.

Hotel was lovely and quiet, had great facilities in the room including kitchen, living area and a lovely spa bath. Lots of stairs to get to room so not suitable for disabled guests. Spent one night after a Chernobyl tour, was so happy with the quiet hotel after a very tiring few days.