Whatever the name of this wonderful city, there have always been enough tourists in it. Business people, lovers of cultural and historical values, scientists and many others go to Volgograd. For everyone there is an interesting place, attraction, there will be a favorite corner. It is not surprising that with such a large tourist demand, the hotel base in the city is developed remarkably. Accommodation facilities are presented in various price categories from inexpensive hostels on the outskirts to fashionable hotels in the historical center of Volgograd. The Ring Hotel, which will be discussed in our article, is a four-star complex with an ideal price / quality ratio.
Volgograd: the most interesting information
Over its long history, the city has changed three names. Initially, in the XVI century it was the watchdog city of Tsaritsyn, whose main function was to defend the Volga route from endless raids by local tribes, formed and settled in the surrounding lands after the collapse of the Golden Horde. The toponym "Tsaritsyn" is not associated with the monarchy, but comes from the Turkic words "sary-su" and "sary-chin." This combination translates as "yellow or red water."
From the 18th to the 19th centuries the city grows and receives the status of industrial, and then (after the construction of the railway in 1862) and transport hub. In the period preceding the revolution, many beautiful churches and cathedrals, palaces and monumental noble structures were built in the city, large-scale residential complexes were erected, and a significant population growth was noted.
During the revolution, Tsaritsyn was a long struggle between the red and white. In the near future, the Soviet government will appreciate the merits in these battles of Joseph Stalin and rename the city in his honor. From 1925 to 1961, the city was called Stalingrad, the Tsaritsa River was called Pionerka. It was a time of total eradication of everything that at least remotely related to autocracy. With the construction of the Volga-Don Canal , the status of the most important transport hub was finally entrenched in the city.
After the terrible war years and the infamous battle of Stalingrad, even more difficult recovery years came. Exhausted by the war and half-starved people literally from the ashes revived their beautiful city. After the death of Stalin, Khrushchev initiated the so-called “de-Stalinization” process, during which the city was again renamed according to the name of its main river.
Types of tourism in Volgograd
In order to understand the purposes for which travelers travel to the city, it is enough to consider in detail the nature, climate and areas of the city. The climate in Volgograd is sharply continental: frosty winters, hot summers. You can relax here all year round: at the tourist camps ice fishing and winter fun are offered, and in summer beach vacations are popular on the banks of the Volga and its tributaries (Tsaritsa, Mokroy and Sukhoi Mechetka). The vegetation and fauna in the vicinity of the city are quite diverse. On the high banks of the Volga, you can find oak groves, spruce forests. For hunters there are lands where you can shoot game, hares, wild boars.
The cultural and historical significance of the city, as well as its heroic military past, make it possible to talk about educational and sightseeing tourism. Volgograd is spectacularly distinguished by the panorama from the main river. The metropolis is expanding along its shores, today there are 8 administrative districts.
During the years of the USSR, more than 200 educational institutions were built in Volgograd. Today it is a scientific and educational center. Students come here to study, in universities they hold conferences, seminars of intercity and international levels.
A developed industry, a large number of enterprises and commercial organizations attract partners from all over the country. Consequently, a high level of business tourism in the region can be noted. One of the most popular accommodation facilities in the city is the Ring Premium Business Hotel.
Hotel Ring: location and features
For compliance with all the required criteria for the interior and infrastructure of the main building, the number of rooms, catering establishments, the quality of the services provided and the qualifications of the staff, the hotel was given 4 * status. According to reviews of the Ring Hotel in Volgograd, it really offers accommodation and services that meet international quality standards.
The complex is located near the railway and bus station, within walking distance of the city’s major transport highway and popular attractions. The road from the airport will take no more than 30 minutes. Address of the Ring Hotel (Volgograd): st. Krasnoznamenskaya, 25-b.
Ring is positioned as a business hotel. There are several modern conference rooms. Often families with children stay at the hotel, young people have romantic weekends, people of all ages celebrate corporate events, family celebrations, and holidays.
Infrastructure and Territory
The modern four-story building of the Ring Hotel in Volgograd (photo below) has a covered parking for cars, a separate entrance for staff, guests who are met by a doorman, and an emergency exit, elevator cabins.
The interior of the complex is made in modern style. The building has modern ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems. Lighting is divided into the main (chandeliers and pendant lamps) and "soft", additional (built-in ceiling diodes and wall sconces). The hotel has a number of rooms, administrative and utility rooms, a swimming pool and a spa complex with a fitness center, a restaurant and a lobby lounge with a bar, conference rooms, an outdoor cafe.
Which number is better?
It's hard to choose: they are all very comfortable and modern. Accommodation prices start at 1400 rubles per day for the economy category on the ground floor with a small window. The categories of standard, apartments, luxury can include breakfast, half board (breakfast + lunch or breakfast + dinner), guest houses with three meals a day. The most expensive room with the right to use a restaurant and bar on the type of "All inclusive" costs a little more than 13,000 rubles per day.
In reviews of the Ring Hotel in Volgograd, people write about nice design, good room service, regular linen change. All categories are equipped not only with good furniture with comfortable beds, but also with modern appliances: LCD TVs with satellite channels, air conditioning, electronic safes, telephones, mini-refrigerators, hair dryers in the bathroom. Rooms at the Ring Hotel (Volgograd) warm well in the winter and are ventilated in the summer. They have absolutely everything you need for a good rest.
Restaurant "London": taste British cuisine
According to tourists, in the Ring Hotel (Volgograd) the London Restaurant is distinguished by its refined interior, dazzling beauty, and stylish furniture. Here you can hear the enticing voice of a fit waiter: "What kind of steak do you prefer?" The restaurant, which seats up to 250 guests, hosts festive events, banquets, celebrations, many happy girls in the luxurious hall by candlelight uttered the cherished "yes" to the most important question in life.
A professional team of chefs prepares international, European (with a clear emphasis on English) dishes that will appeal to the most fastidious gourmet. In addition to this royal establishment, there is a summer restaurant, a bar in which true gentlemen are poured real Irish whiskey, and sophisticated ladies can sip some elite wine.
What services are included in the price?
Accommodation in rooms of categories from standard to deluxe includes meals of the selected type (breakfast, half board, board or All Inclusive). Other services at the Ring Hotel (Volgograd), provided free of charge, include the use of secure car parking, relaxation in the lobby area in a chamber setting. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. By prior arrangement, an extra bed is available (cot or daybed). Other services are standard for a 4 * hotel: wake-up call, ambulance call, delivery of correspondence, use of an iron, taxi or transfer service, luggage service, local telephone service, etc.
The hotel staff provides qualified consulting services to inform about the best attractions of the city. There is an ATM in the lobby.
Additional service
Guests can go to a wonderful fitness complex with new and modern FIJI gym equipment. After active classes, it is good to swim in the spacious pool, visit the hammam, sauna, salt room or sunbathe in the solarium. The modern SPA-center offers a variety of rejuvenation and healing procedures (for example, honey or chocolate wrap), massage.
Guests who want to travel around Volgograd on their own can rent a car at the hotel. For business travelers a choice of several conference rooms of various capacities (for 250, 70 or 40 people), equipped with everything necessary for holding seminars, team buildings, lectures, etc.
How to find the Ring Hotel in Volgograd?
If you stay in this quiet and comfortable area, you can easily get into the historical center, see the many attractions of the city. How to get to the Ring Hotel in Volgograd? It is necessary to focus on the two main highways of the city: the 1st and 2nd longitudinal. The nearest tram stop (Golubinskaya) is 700 meters away. If you come by train or intercity bus, take your time to take a taxi; you can walk to the hotel. Local residents will be happy to tell you the nearest road to Krasnoznamenskaya street and 25-b house.
Attractions around the Ring Hotel
You need to start, of course, from the most significant place in the city, which is its symbol. This is Mamaev Kurgan with the world-famous statue "Mother Mother Calls!" The attraction is only 5 km from the Ring Hotel (Volgograd), which can be overcome even on foot along the beautiful streets of the city. Within walking distance is a beautiful Alley of Heroes and no less attractive square of the Fallen Fighters. It is worth seeing an interesting architectural structure called fire tower. In good weather, be sure to take a stroll through the Komsomolsky Garden, which is located near the Ring Hotel at the intersection of Lenin and Mira Streets.
For shopping lovers there is a great opportunity to visit a large shopping complex, it is within walking distance of the hotel. Nearby there are bars, cafes, clubs, small boutiques. To the New Experimental Theater (NET) and the art gallery "Trapeze" 15-20 minutes of easy walking.
What they say about the hotel: reliable reviews of vacationers
If you look at the website of the Ring Hotel in Volgograd, vacancies and fairly high requirements for them, it becomes clear that only real professionals work in the complex. For example, most employees have higher specialized education and speak English. It is not surprising that the best and warmest words are written in reviews about a hotel of this level.
Tourists appreciated the individual attitude of the staff to each client. So, despite the ban on pets, the man was allowed to stay with the Yorkshire Terrier. Some praised great food, especially pancakes and meat dishes. The guests of the complex evaluate the interior and condition of the rooms by 5 points out of 5.
Most importantly, guests want to come to the Ring Hotel Volgograd and recommend it to their friends and relatives!
By the way, at the end of September 2017, the hotel opened several vacancies. This is the manager, hotel administrator, restaurant manager, fitness center administrator and others. Actual information can be obtained on the official website.