Dombay is a popular ski resort in the Caucasus, where not only lovers come to ski down the mountain with a breeze, but also those who appreciate fresh air, because it is truly unique in this village. The village has existed since 1921, and probably there was not a day when it did not develop. Over time, ski slopes were laid here, hotels, restaurants and cafes were built, in general, they did everything to get what they have today.
One of the popular places to stay is the Grand Hotel (it’s worth saying right away that this is not the Grand Victoria Hotel (Dombay), you should not confuse them). If it was decided to relax here before booking a room, you should get to know this establishment closer in order to understand whether it is worth going here.
Hotel location and brief description
Grand Hotel is located in the village of Dombay (Karachay-Cherkess Republic), along the street Karachaevskaya, building 62. The hotel consists of two buildings: five-story, built in 2008, and three-story, which was opened 5 years after the first.
The location of the hotel is more than successful: they chose a place for it in the very center of the village where the cable cars pass. The distance from the hotel to them is only 20-50 m. However, the hotel is quite far from the airport and railway station.
Outside - stylish buildings made in yellow and brown tones. The rooms are decorated in the so-called elite classics. Warm shades prevail, comfortable furniture is installed, the rooms have everything that vacationers may need.
Rooms of any category for demanding customers
Located in the village of Dombay, the Grand Hotel offers its future guests to choose one of the available stylish rooms with a high level of comfort. Only 39 rooms, the hotel is designed for 120 people. By the way, if in other hotels it is possible to establish one or more additional beds, then this can not be done.
- Standards (one-room, two-, three- and four-seater) - beds, bedside tables , tables, televisions, wardrobes, own bathroom.
- Studio (one-room, double) - double bed, bedside tables, wardrobe, TV, bathroom, sofa.
- De-luxe (one-room, double) - upholstered furniture, double bed, bedside tables, TV, wardrobe, bathroom, table.
- Small suite (two-room, double) - two wardrobes, a double bed, nightstands, coffee table, upholstered furniture, a bathroom, a TV.
- Large suite (two-room, double) - TV, double bed, two wardrobes, a bathroom, curbstones, coffee table, upholstered furniture.
- Suite (three-room, double) - bathroom, upholstered furniture, double bed, side tables, two wardrobes, coffee table, TV.
Living conditions: working hours, cost and other useful information
Let us inform you for those who are going to Dombay: the Grand Hotel operates year-round. The amount paid includes only the room, as well as a parking space and ski storage. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are paid separately directly at the bar or restaurant (there is no way to pay for room + board). The approximate cost of booking a room is:
- 4000-20000 - winter;
- 2000-15000 - spring;
- 2500-8000 - summer / fall.
You can reserve a room by calling: 8 862 295 51 22, 8 862 295 51 20. Large pets are not allowed in this hotel, and for small breeds, you must first check with the administration.
Services for clients, opportunities for businessmen
If a person arrived at the Grand Hotel hotel complex (Dombay) at work, the doors of a spacious conference room with the necessary equipment (photocopy, fax) are always open for him, and there is also a banquet room for celebrations.
A whole package of additional services was developed for guests:
- the ability to order food in the room;
- transfer to / from the airport;
- safe at the hotel administration;
- possibility of organizing a honeymoon suite.
There is an elevator, a common living area with a TV, wireless internet in all public areas. The rooms are non-smoking, but there are specially designated areas for this. Also, rooms are suitable for people with disabilities. There is heating.
At the front desk, guests can purchase train or plane tickets. For customers who do not want to wait for check-in or check-out, an individual check-in and check-out service is provided.
Tourists arriving at the hotel by car can count on a free parking space.
Entertainment and leisure in the village of Dombay ("Grand Hotel")
Guests are invited to plunge not only into the mountain atmosphere, having experienced themselves as a skier, but also to have fun in the walls of the hotel complex. Prices are per hour of use.
- Finnish sauna or hammam - 2000 rubles, designed for a company from 8 to 10 people.
- Russian bath - also for 8-10 people, only the cost is lower - 1500 rubles.
- Pool - 500 rubles per person.
- Billiards - 500 rubles.
- Bowling - 1000 rubles.
When you get tired of taking a steam bath in the sauna or bath, swimming in the pool and playing bowling and billiards, tourists can go for a walk to enjoy the beauties of Dombay, which is beautiful at any time of the day and every season. Those involved in equestrian sports or simply cannot miss the opportunity to ride horses can test themselves in horse riding. On the territory there is a SPA, where they make a relaxing massage, and a night club with incendiary music created by the skilled hands of a DJ.
Equipped with a summer terrace with barbecue, from where the path leads directly to the river. There is a gym with fitness equipment, a hookah room and a sports bar. In general, in the village of Dombay (“Grand Hotel”) you will not have to be bored either day or night.
Nutrition
Guests can order food in the room from the restaurant, if there is no strength or desire to go somewhere. There are several bars, a snack bar, a cafe and a dining room on site. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, but the main emphasis is on European and national (Karachay-Circassian) cuisine. The Hotel Grand Hotel (Dombay) offers several types of menus designed specifically for children, vegetarians and those who eat exclusively healthy foods.
Accommodation with children
The Grand Hotel accepts children of any age. Children will be interested in meeting and spending time with their peers in the game room. Children can enjoy interesting creative activities in the junior club. Animators also work for the guys.
Grand Hotel (Dombay): reviews of tourists
According to the ratings of one popular system of online reservation of rooms, the hotel scored 8.5 out of 10 points, which equals the mark "very good". But if you read the reviews on other sites, the picture appears less rosy. The main complaints of the guests are related to poor-quality plumbing, which the administration indicated as “expensive”, almost complete lack of heating, cold towel rails and the refusal of service personnel to accept the shortcomings and correct them. Other guests defend the hotel and write that some guests themselves were disgusting, and then left negative reviews. As a result, everyone remains of their own opinion: someone is satisfied with the rest, and someone is upset. Some also emphasize that in the village of Dombay ("Grand Hotel") the price is too high, although other vacationers consider it quite normal for a hotel of this level.
What are the reasons for such different opinions - it is not clear. Perhaps someone was too biased in evaluating the work of the maintenance staff and the administration, or, conversely, positive reviews were written by the representatives of the complex themselves. And to go to the "Grand Hotel" or choose another hotel for relaxation, you should decide on your own, depending on the overall impression and your own desire.