There is no shortage of good hotels in the all-Russian health resort of Sochi. Here everyone will find housing affordable and affordable. There are chic five-star boutique hotels, chain hotels, motels and pensions. Not to mention the gigantic selection of housing offered by the private sector. In this article, we will consider a front-line resort hotel called the Swissotel Sochi Kamelia Resort Hotel. Anyone who has been to an all-Russian resort before can easily recognize the Intourist boarding house known in Soviet times. But it was reconstructed and updated according to the requirements of modern amenities. Now the hotel is an amazing and harmonious mix of old and new. In this article, we analyzed the reviews of tourists vacationing in a hotel. For a concise analysis of conditions and service, read below. The overall rating awarded to tourists by this hotel is 4.33 out of five possible points.
Location
Swissotel Sochi Kamelia Hotel is built on the front page of the sea and has its own beach. This is very important because many hotels in the resort are located in the "stone jungle", and their customers have a lot of time to get to the coast. And there are fewer free beaches in Sochi than we would like. The hotel address is very simple: 89 Kurortny Prospekt. This is the main transport artery of Greater Sochi. The airport can be reached in ten minutes by car. The main building of the Swissotel was built in the thirties of the last century. The cascade and sculptures of the pioneers still adorn a beautiful vast park, in which evergreen trees and a large number of camellias grow. This flower gave the name to a five-star hotel. A pompous grand staircase leads from Kurortny Prospekt to the main building. And the other facade of the building faces the sea.
The territory of the hotel "Swissotel" (Sochi)
Next to the historical building was built another, modern, modern style. The buildings are located so that as many rooms as possible overlook the sea. All apartments have balconies. These latter are so large that some people in their reviews call them terraces. A large park adjoins the hotel buildings. He is very well-groomed, juicy greens and neat paths pleasing to the eye. The cascade of fountains and sculptures testify to the historical past of the hotel. The hotel complex has several pools with areas for sunbathing and relaxation. There are also playgrounds. Adults can also play. For example, tennis. Courts have excellent coverage. It is only five minutes to walk to the private beach of Swissotel Hotel (Sochi) from the buildings. The territory of the complex is flat, which is suitable for elderly tourists or guests with small children.
Number of rooms
In the dormitories there are more than two hundred rooms for guests. The rooms of the Swissotel Hotel (Sochi) have a different price category, but even the “standards” have a spacious balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and other modern amenities. Private bathroom comes with a shower. Rooms of this category are located in the eastern and western wings of the main building. Standard-Premium rooms, in addition to all the above amenities, have a seating area and a well-lit desk. Especially a lot of flattering reviews leave tourists who stayed in duplexes. These are split-level rooms. Their area varies from eighty-three to one hundred and fifty square meters. Duplexes occupy the central facade of the building, overlooking the sea. Deluxe rooms occupy the upper floors. They consist of two rooms. The bathroom has a rain shower feature. The top floor is occupied by "presidential suites with a terrace." These are truly luxurious chambers where you can spend an unforgettable vacation.
Nutrition
Swissotel Kamelia Sochi Hotel includes breakfast in the room rate. Whatever the reviews (people are different, and you won’t please everyone), tourists remember the morning meals with enthusiasm. Breakfast is buffet style. Reviews note a huge variety of dishes. Everything is very tasty, made from the freshest and highest quality products. Tourists note both the skill of the cooks and the beauty of the interiors in which morning meals are held. Cafe Kamelia has a spacious outdoor terrace, where in warm weather it is pleasant to drink a cup of aromatic coffee, looking at the sea and pool. The menu of this institution presents the best dishes of European and Asian cuisines. The service is set up so that vacationers have access to tables with the proposed dishes and do not create a queue. There are always enough free tables both on the terrace and in the room decorated in the Swiss style.
restaurants and bars
Swissotel Hotel (Sochi) is located in such a place that it will not be difficult for vacationers to find a catering point nearby. But first, let's consider the offers of the hotel itself. After all, she also has something to offer her customers. The team of chefs at the hotel restaurant "Rivage" specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Here you can enjoy Spanish tapas, Italian lasagna and other culinary delights. It is worth noting separately the concept of "transparent cuisine", which is practiced in a restaurant. Visitors can watch through the glass how dishes are born and served. The Rivage restaurant has several separate cozy rooms and halls for celebrations. There is a lobby bar in the lobby of the main building. In its interiors, designers tried to recreate the era of the Stalinist Empire. Have a look here in the afternoon to have tea, to which you will be served a “whatnot” with appetizers and desserts. This bar with cozy sofas seems to carry visitors to a bygone era. There is also a City Space hookah bar on the roof of the hotel. It adjoins a spacious outdoor terrace with panoramic views. Here, in addition to hookahs, you will be offered various refreshing and alcoholic cocktails, as well as wines and distillates.
Sea, beach and pools
Swissotel Kamelia (Sochi) is a front-line hotel. It has its own beach with bulk sand. Hotel photos and reviews indicate that the entire coastal strip is very well-groomed, paths are laid to the water. The beach is full of lots of sunbeds, so there is no need to take a place in the sun. In addition to the usual sun loungers, there are also luxurious tents where you can accommodate the whole family under a shady canopy. The hotel has three pools. Two of them are for children. One is heated. Water in it always has a temperature of twenty-eight degrees. Around the pools there are also sun loungers and parasols. In the evening, the water is beautifully illuminated, which creates a wonderful romantic atmosphere. The pools are in harmony with the cascade and fountain near the main building.
Hotel Facilities
Swissotel Sochi Kamelia 5 * offers its guests high-class service, worthy of the status of a five-star hotel. Secure parking and a children's playground are on site. For lovers of sports and a healthy lifestyle, there are not only tennis courts, but also a modern fitness room with cardio and weight training equipment. The hotel guests are invited to relax and soak up its spa. There is a dry Finnish sauna, as well as a traditional Russian steam bath. In the center there are six closed cozy rooms for spa rituals with a jacuzzi. There is a hotel club and a kids club. A team of professional animators will spend time with your child, taking him to games, competitions and various master classes. The hotel accepts vacationers with animals.
Swissotel (Sochi): reviews
Tourists praised the location of the hotel regarding the resort infrastructure. Prices at the hotel are not low (from six thousand rubles per day), but the services and food, according to the guests, are worth it. The hotel has spacious, clean and very comfortable rooms with balconies. The staff is kind and welcoming. The beautiful grounds, pools and sandy beach have earned many accolades. Tourists recommend Swissotel (Sochi is rich in all kinds of hotels, but this one is special) to others and say that they are not averse to coming here again.