Sanatorium "Valley of Narzanov" refers to the structure of Russian Railways and is located in the city of Essentuki. According to vacationers, the health resort is worthy of attention, the reconstruction carried out several years ago significantly improved the comfort and quality of service.
Description
The health resort “Valley of Narzanov” (Essentuki) was opened in 1915 and is currently part of the Caucasian Mineral Water system. The climate of the area refers to the mixed type, where the influence of the subtropical zone predominates. The sanatorium is located in the city center, just 100 meters from the city recreation area - a luxurious old park with healing pump-rooms. Mineral waters are represented in a wide range of sources - Essentuki-4, Essentuki-Novaya, Slavyanovskaya, Essentuki-17.
In 2000, the sanatorium “Valley of Narzanov” (Essentuki) was reconstructed, the result of the work was the increase in the category of the health resort to 4 stars. In the process of updating the facilities, the ancient elements of the decoration of the premises were preserved and restored - marble cladding, spacious sun terraces, the forged openwork of the stairs again appeared, the bas-reliefs were updated.
The housing stock is represented by a five-story building, designed for the simultaneous residence of 98 spa residents. All rooms have centralized air conditioning, individual heating for each room, a cozy dining room and much more. The medical center is located in a separate three-story building, where balneological treatment and a range of wellness procedures are provided under the supervision of highly qualified specialists.
General impressions
Sanatorium “Valley of Narzanov” (Essentuki) received positive reviews for a certain share of personality because of the small size, which gave many vacationers a feeling of almost family comfort and security. The small size of its own territory was successfully offset by the presence of a well-groomed city park and the arboretum of a neighboring sanatorium. But even on a modest area around the buildings there was enough space for flower beds, fountains and gazebos.
Many liked the fact that it is necessary to go to the pump-room for mineral waters, in time it takes from 20 to 30 minutes. Optimists consider this situation as a walk, the possibility of natural physical activity with a solid two-time schedule. There are some vacationers who regard the lack of their own pump room in the health resort as a drawback. As a way out of the situation, guests are invited to use mineral water, delivered daily to the sanatorium in containers.
Negative reviews mention that the health resort is adjacent to the railroad track. Some holidaymakers note that passing trains create noise and vibrations, but not too disturbing, since the windows of the living quarters are turned in the opposite direction.
Medical profile
The city of Essentuki is considered one of the best centers of the Caucasian Mineral Waters . "Valley of Narzanov" is a sanatorium of Russian Railways, and employees of the railway are provided with tickets at a reduced cost, the rest pay for their stay according to several options (only treatment, treatment + accommodation, accommodation + meals, full board). For visitors, all conditions for rest and recreation are created.
Health Resort Specialization:
- Gastrointestinal diseases.
- Metabolic disorders, nutrition.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal, musculoskeletal system.
- Diseases of the endocrine system.
Medical and preventive services
The medical base of the sanatorium "Valley of Narzanov" (Essentuki) is equipped with high-tech equipment, modern and time-tested treatment methods are used.
The health resort offers the following medical and preventive services:
- Diagnostic Laboratory
- Offices of specialized specialists (urologist, gynecologist, optometrist, endocrinologist, therapist, etc.).
- Ultrasound, functional diagnostics.
- Physiotherapy, massage, inhalation.
- Manual therapy, therapeutic baths of several types.
- Therapeutic swimming in the pool, several types of therapeutic showers.
- Muscle relaxation, heat therapy.
- LFK, gym, sauna, ergolife.
Testimonials about treatments and procedures
Many holidaymakers enjoyed their stay in the sanatorium "Narzanov Valley" (Essentuki). Reviews of vacationers tell about attentive staff at all levels - from cleaners to the administration. The professional work of doctors who not only make appointments, monitor the dynamics of recovery, but also participate in many procedures is highly appreciated. It is noted that the tactics of treatment are determined after a thorough diagnosis and questioning of the spa man who has arrived for treatment. Each vacationer is assigned a treating specialist who analyzes the state of health and makes appointments.
Neutral reviews indicate that the ticket price includes a small number of free medical measures. Those who came to relax and simply strengthen their immunity, relieve fatigue, quite need such help. Patients with diseases requiring sanatorium-resort treatment have to additionally pay for the required set of procedures in almost full volume. For railway employees who pay only 20% of the cost of the permit, it is not difficult to increase, but for those who buy a full board it is difficult, and as many people notice, it is inexpedient.
Vacationers who have completed the entire course of procedures tell that changes in the general condition are noticeable. It is noted that someone managed to lose weight, improve the condition of the skin, hair, establish the work of the gastrointestinal tract and find peace. For many holidaymakers, the changes are so dramatic that they try to come every year to the “Valley of Narzanov” (Essentuki) health resort. The treatment in the sanatorium is more likely to be preventive in nature and is aimed, first of all, at healing and improving well-being, as the specialists working here say.
At the same time, almost everyone left feedback that even in such a small complex, there are clearly not enough bathtubs, showers, massage rooms, etc. in the treatment unit. Lack of the right number of places to carry out procedures in the high season provokes large queues, many late, hustle and bustle begins. Experts in such conditions do not provide full services, deliberately reducing the time for all to pass them, the quality of treatment suffers from this.
Accommodation and meals
Sanatorium "Valley of Narzanov" (Essentuki) offers accommodation in the following categories:
- “Standard” - 1 room for 2 residents. The cost of living is from 3800 to 8574 rubles per day.
- Comfort - 1 room for 2 spa guests. The price for daily accommodation with full board varies from 3900 to 9204 rubles.
- "Comfort" - 1 room for one vacationer will cost in one day from 4800 to 6130 rubles.
- "Suite" - 2 rooms for 2 people cost per day from one living from 4800 to 6430 rubles.
- "Apartments" -1 superior room for 2 people. Per day for one living in this room you need to pay from 7000 to 8215 rubles.
- “Suite” - a 2-room suite for 2 guests will cost from 7100 to 8374 rubles per day for one person.
Prices are for full board according to the calculation of 2017 from October to December.
For three meals a restaurant is intended, in which vacationers are offered a diet menu. Each patient receives recommendations from a doctor about nutrition and has the opportunity to choose from a large number of recommended dishes. There is a pre-order system. The assortment of dishes includes fresh vegetables, fruits, a rich selection of dairy and dairy products, fish and meat dishes.
Reviews about accommodation and meals
The health resort Dolina Narzanov (Essentuki) received positive reviews for its satisfactory service, large room area, and the work of technical personnel. Vacationers say that rooms of any category are spacious, and not only their living area, but also the bathroom. Most holidaymakers liked the service - cleaning was done every day, towels and bed linen were changed every three days.
It is noted that not many people undertake to confirm four stars for comfort and service. Quite often, when entering the room there are not enough bathrobes, hygiene products, the bed may not be made up due to the maid having a day off. Also, sometimes cleaning is not done well - in some places there is dust or not cleaned plumbing. This almost does not affect the overall positive impression, but the service is not at the declared level and therefore, according to many, the cost of trips is overestimated.
About nutrition negative reviews are not found. All who arrived at the sanatorium were ready for the fact that the food would be dietary. Despite some concerns about this, it is noted that the dishes offered were very tasty, the choice of a custom menu varied, and the work of the kitchen was excellent. Many noted that they received a good result from the time spent in the sanatorium and one of them is a flowering appearance, a decrease in the number of kilograms, a significant improvement in the digestive tract and the conditions of the skin, nails, hair.
Entertainment, leisure
In the sanatorium "Valley of Narzanov" for vacationers are offered several forms of recreation:
- Indoor pool with hydromassage, access to it is open until 10 pm.
- Two types of saunas, a solarium and an infrared cabin.
- Billiards, an outdoor sports ground for active sports (volleyball, basketball, football, etc.).
- Gym, table tennis.
- Phyto-bar, a library with a wide selection of literature and periodicals.
- Entertainment programs, disco, concert venue, karaoke.
- Cinema for 100-150 people.
- A classroom for up to 50 people.
- Excursion service.
- Sports equipment rental.
Reviews about the rest in the sanatorium
Most of the reviews about the sanatorium “Narzanov Valley” describe positive impressions. Vacationers say that staying in a health resort gave them a period of calm, measured and good mood. Some managed to slightly improve their health, strengthen the nervous system and get a boost of vigor for a long period.
At the same time, the sanatorium “Valley of Narzanov” (Essentuki) in the reviews of 2017 is called a health resort, which does not reach the qualification of an institution with 4 stars in terms of service, comfort and design. The reasons are called some staff indiscipline, outdated furniture in the rooms, not the highest level of medical services, a small variety of leisure activities.
Most visitors concluded that coming on a preferential ticket is very pleasant and profitable. The full price of the permit, according to the majority of the spa residents who have left reviews, is not justified - the declared profile of medical services is nominal and helps only improve health, conduct preventive measures, but no more.
Mineral waters play an important role in the treatment, but the sanatorium has an indirect relation to them; hydrotherapy can be performed without accommodation in rooms. In general, vacationers recommend coming to rest in a health resort, but do not rely on fundamental spa treatment, but rather rest on the rest, peace and beauty of the Caucasus.