“Gorki Gorod” is an all-season mountain resort located in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, in the Greater Sochi region, on the territory of Krasnaya Polyana. Tourists here expect picturesque landscapes, beautiful architecture and a high level of service.
Resort History
Gorki Gorod (reviews are given in the article) is a fairly young resort. Even before the Olympics, the administration of the Krasnodar Territory decided to create and develop a modern ski complex called “Mountain Carousel”. When Sochi was chosen as the venue for the 2014 Olympics, a project was developed to build a media village. It should have housed absolutely all the media whose task is to tell the whole world about competitions. The center of cultural and sporting life was also supposed to be in this place. The choice fell on the “Mountain Carousel” for a reason, because at present the complex is the largest ski resort in the whole Krasnaya Polyana. Only this complex had such a vast territory that it was possible to build an entire city and enable participants in the Olympics to live in 3,000 rooms.
In 2010, a promising project was approved and received a building permit. When developing the plan, the experience of urban planning of famous European resorts was used. And as an adviser, the architect who designed the facilities in Courchevel was invited.
Currently, the total area of the stunning resort is 863.7 hectares.
Complex infrastructure
What is Gorki Gorod? Reviews of tourists visiting the resort give some idea of its scale. Now this is not an ordinary ski resort, but a real city with well-developed infrastructure. All year round it is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists from Russia and from other countries. The all-season resort welcomes guests at any time of the year.
It is worth noting that the resort has a certain infrastructure and is located on four levels:
- "Lower City" - at an altitude of + 540 m.
- "Upper City" - at an altitude of +960 m.
- Cable cars, sightseeing sites, ski slopes - at altitudes of +2200 and +1500 m.
The highest point of descent is the peak "Black Pyramid", located at an altitude of 2340 meters above sea level.
The "upper" and "lower" levels are interconnected by cable car and road. At the same time, the city is able to accept up to ten thousand people. What is the peculiarity of such a resort as "Gorki Gorod"? Reviews of tourists indicate the presence of a variety of objects on its territory. There are restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, night clubs, an indoor water park with sandy beaches, a multi-level entertainment center, billiards, bowling, kindergartens and clubs, sports schools. In addition, guests can visit all kinds of spa centers, indoor and outdoor pools, beauty salons, gyms and a medical center.
Tourists have the opportunity to stay on the territory of 11 objects, the number of rooms of which is 3070 rooms. At the same time, apartments and hotels can accommodate up to 6500 people. Own number of rooms consists of apartments and the Gorki hotel chain. In addition, the complex includes famous institutions of such brands as Marriot Rixos.
"Lower City"
On the territory of the "Lower City" there are several hotels, the number of rooms of which consists of 2000 apartments. In addition, there are such facilities as an entertainment center, which during the Olympics was a media center, shops, fairs, playgrounds, a water park, a medical center.
Along the resort stretches the mountain river Mzymta. An embankment with wide pedestrian and recreational areas was built on its shore. This part of the resort "Gorki Gorod" (reviews are given in the article), according to tourists, is more democratic and active. The cable car originates here.
Upper City
What can please the upper level of the resort "Gorki Gorod" (Sochi)? Reviews of tourists note that the rest in the “Upper City” is more measured and calm. The architecture of the buildings is somewhat reminiscent of the aristocratic style of the cities of France, Italy and Spain. In addition to an extensive network of hotels with 1070 apartments, there are restaurants, cafes, and areas for sports and cultural events.
Rest in the winter
Due to the peculiar location of the mountains, the ski season is long. It begins in December and ends in late May. In winter, thirty kilometers of slopes await guests at the Gorki Gorod complex. Trails (reviews - direct confirmation of this) have various levels of difficulty, among them there are even trails illuminated for evening skiing, and with artificial turf.
In winter, there are eleven chairlift and gondola cable cars. For tourists at the resort there are ski rental shops, instructor schools, as well as a kids club. Caring for the safety of guests, the resort administration made sure that only highly qualified specialists work in the rescue groups.
Summer rest
The complex is of interest not only in winter. In the warm season, guests can enjoy all kinds of activities to make it interesting to stay in such a wonderful place as Gorki Gorod (Sochi). The reviews of tourists who rested here in the summertime indicate that there is a unique complex of tracks built for downhill cycling, called the “Gorki Bike Park”. For mountain bike training, the complex provides earthen and wooden pump tracks, as well as a skill park.
Active tourists have a unique opportunity to go on foot along tourist routes of various levels of difficulty. Guests of the resort can watch alpine meadows, go to the Bear Falls, visit the relict forest and the Polikara Falls.
In addition, the whole family can go to the rope park. There are not only simple trails, but also extreme routes, everyone will find interesting entertainment for themselves. And for the kids developed their own routes that do not require special training.
Experienced instructors work in the cable park, who will certainly teach how to use the equipment properly. For the most courageous and experienced guests, the Mountain Panorama and Sky Bike routes will be a real test. Their passage will give unforgettable impressions and emotions.
Among the active entertainments are ATV excursions, during which tourists are invited to visit the most beautiful places in Sochi Park.
Rafting enthusiasts can master three possible rafting routes along the Mzymta River. If the first two of them are designed for unprepared people, then the third route is only possible for extremals.
Scooters, segways, bicycles and rollers can be rented at the resort.
Gorki Gorod Apartments
Tourists planning a trip to an all-season resort should think about accommodation options in the Gorki-Gorod complex in advance. Apartments (reviews of them we will provide in the article below), located in the very center of Krasnaya Polyana, can be a great option for a comfortable stay.
Near the hotel there is the main cableway line, instructor schools, a water park, rental offices and a cinema. What rooms are offered to vacationers in the Gorki Gorod complex? Apartments (reviews regarding rooms are exclusively positive) of the complex have an area of 40 to 200 square meters. in. All are equipped with a kitchen, safe, TV and air conditioning. Extra beds in rooms are provided on folding sofas.
The bathrooms include cosmetics and detergents, as well as a hairdryer. All rooms are equipped with wireless Internet (free) and satellite channels (more than a hundred programs).
The modern Hotel Gorki Gorod (confirmation of this is confirmed) has a convenient location, as it is in the vicinity of all ski areas that are located on the territory of Krasnaya Polyana. The hotel complex is quite easy to get, because it is located five minutes from the railway station and forty minutes from the Sochi airport.
Hotel Gorki Gorod: apartments
Reviews of tourists regarding the number of rooms give reason to recommend the hotel as a good place to stay. New modern apartments (a total of more than a thousand) offer accommodation in rooms of various categories. All of them have an individual layout, different area and differ in the number of bedrooms, there can be from one to five. All apartments are equipped with a kitchen, which is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, kettle and kitchenware.
What rooms for accommodation does the Gorki Gorod hotel offer? Guest reviews indicate the presence of the following room categories:
- One bedroom apartment (50 sq. M.).
- Two-bedroom apartment (area 100 sq. M.).
- Three bedroom apartments (area 135 sq. M.).
The largest rooms have five bedrooms. Among the vast number of rooms there are spacious rooms and small ones. In addition, most of the rooms have open terraces or French balconies. A modern air conditioning and heating system makes a very comfortable stay in Gorki Gorod. Reviews of tourists talk about maintaining a very comfortable temperature in the rooms. And all thanks to equipping rooms with individual thermostats.
Hotel Gorki Gorod (Krasnaya Polyana): reviews of tourists
Speaking about the hotel complex, I would like to refer to the reviews of guests who recently rested in it. Is the Gorki Gorod Apart Hotel (Krasnaya Polyana) really so good? Reviews of tourists are mostly positive. Almost all vacationers are very satisfied with their stay at the hotel. Guests especially enjoy the presence of kitchens in the apartments. This makes it possible to significantly save on food. Most tourists take the opportunity to cook their own meals.
According to the guests, the rooms have excellent equipment, they have everything that you might need while relaxing in the Gorki Gorod complex. Apart-hotel 3 * (reviews are given in the article) is convenient in all respects: from the location to the service. The hotel staff is attentive to guests and tries to help in all matters.
But cleaning is the issue regarding which guests express completely opposite opinions, which gives reason to doubt the quality of room service of the Gorki Gorod 3 * hotel. Guest reviews are quite contradictory, although most people are incredibly satisfied not only with the rooms, but also with the cleaning and quality of service. Cleaning complaints are apparently related to the human factor. After all, the complex consists of many buildings, each of which serves its staff. Apparently, not everyone was lucky with the maids.
According to guests, the hotel is located in an area with excellent infrastructure. Nearby there are entertainment venues, a supermarket with reasonable prices (the cost of food is not overpriced), shops and restaurants.
Resort Attractions
In the cold season, tourists have a great opportunity to pamper themselves and their children with a trip to the most beautiful water park. Gorki Gorod (guest reviews confirm this fact) is good because it has a wide variety of entertainment on its territory, which are available at any time of the year and in any weather.
The water park with the beautiful name “Beach in the Mountains” allows you to instantly find yourself in a hot summer atmosphere and enjoy water attractions. At the same time, raising your eyes up to the transparent dome, you can admire the snow-capped peaks. Such a striking contrast makes the rest even more interesting.
According to tourists, the water park is definitely worth a visit to all guests of the resort to get a lot of pleasant emotions. After all, here you can relax on a real sandy beach surrounded by mountains, take part in recreational activities, tournaments, sports games held by animators, play badminton and volleyball, visit the Finnish sauna and jacuzzi, massage sessions, a beach restaurant, and just go for a drive slides and swim in the pools. The best entertainment, according to guests, in the cold season is simply not to be found. Very good reviews are left by tourists about the massage that can be visited at the water park. Here you can be offered the following types of it: acupuncture, vacuum, lymphatic drainage, anti-cellulite, Chinese punctate, classic and many others.
Guests of the resort have the opportunity to visit numerous spa complexes: Soul Spa, Rixos hotel spa, Gorki, Panorama hotel spa centers. Each of these institutions offers a wide range of services, and also has its own characteristics. To have an idea of each, you need to visit all the spa facilities. In them you can enjoy the procedures, relax by the indoor and outdoor pools, visit the gyms.
In addition, guests of the resort can visit the cinema, numerous clubs, play bowling, paraglide, pick up and visit excursions.
Among the most popular excursion programs, the following areas can be distinguished:
- Mount Akhun.
- Sightseeing tour of Sochi.
- Olympic Park.
- Holy places.
- Matsesta Valley.
- Funny animals.
- Olympic Krasnaya Polyana.
- Four forces.
On the territory of the complex for tourists, a variety of entertainments are thought out that will help make the vacation unforgettable.
One of the most popular places is Bike Park, built on the northern part of Mount Aibga, in the Mountain Carousel area. Bicycle trails of varying difficulty have a length of about 7.5 kilometers. The park is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay and has a developed infrastructure.
The Gorki Gorod complex daily provides a free shuttle bus to Sochi Olympic Park . Everyone can use its services.
Wellness programs
“Gorki Gorod” is an all-season resort that tourists visit not only for the sake of outdoor activities, but also to restore and strengthen their health. The complex is located in a unique zone of the reserve, its microclimate has formed here, thanks to the combination of mountain and sea air. Such a mountain climate favorably affects people suffering from hypertension, bronchial asthma, coronary disease, bronchitis and many other diseases.
For the guests of the resort, special wellness programs have been developed that include a range of procedures. Among them there are the following areas: weight loss, facial rejuvenation, a healthy heart, detox, a healthy child, free breathing and others.
Restaurants and cafes of the resort
And what can Gorki Gorod restaurants offer? Reviews of tourists suggest that there are an incredible number of similar establishments in the resort. We list only a few of them: Brunello, Buffett, Lolivo, Riva, Medora, Gorky House, Japan Mom, People, Petersburg, Nippon House, Frau Marta "," Uzbek "," Romanov "and many others. All establishments have excellent cuisine and wonderful interiors, so an evening spent in one of them will give not only a pleasant experience, but will also make it possible to satisfy the most demanding gastronomic tastes.
No less impressive is the list of bars and cafes of the complex. Similar establishments are found here on almost every corner. Among them there are such institutions: "Royal", "Good Place", a bakery cafe, a beach cafe in the water park, "Europe Bar", "Sirtaki", "Sherlock", "Mustard", "Guests" and many others.
For those holidaymakers who live in Gorki Gorod Apartments, a free room service is available. Everyone can use it.
Resort Reviews
According to tourists, “Gorki Gorod” is an amazing modern resort, the rest of which leaves the most pleasant memories. Beautiful architecture and well-developed infrastructure are the hallmark of the complex. Vacationers come to the resort throughout the year, because in any season there is a lot of entertainment and activities for tourists of all ages. Moreover, the modern complex is suitable not only for sports, but also for a more relaxed and measured rest, because not all tourists come here exclusively for the ski slopes and skiing.