After the 2014 Winter Olympic Games were held in Sochi in Russia, a lot of people around the world learned about places like Adler, Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay, Krasnaya Polyana. They have become a truly new calling card of the whole of Greater Sochi, where many tourists, not only from Russia itself, have drawn with new force.
A large number of both hotels and places of leisure makes Adler a very attractive place to relax for tourists of completely different ages. It will be good for young couples, families with children, and people aged. And the waters of the Black Sea make holidays here even more desirable.
Where is Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay
The place, which has become the main square for numerous Olympic venues, is located in Adler, between the rivers Psou and Mzymta. From here it is very close to the border with Abkhazia, so many vacationers in this part of Greater Sochi easily visit this country with excursions.
History of Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay
Once Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay was the place where the Old Believers founded their village. As far back as the 18th century, when there was a lot of religious persecution, the Old Believers who lived in the lower reaches of the Don River moved to Turkey. However, a wave of persecution soon began in this country, and they had to ask Nicholas II for permission to return. The king assisted them and even allocated land that the Old Believers could use forever. So on the site of today's Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay, a settlement was formed, which in pre-revolutionary times was called Morlinsky.
During the Soviet Union, the Old Believers created their own collective farm. And on the eve of the Olympics, when the construction of the necessary facilities had already begun, almost all the inhabitants of this area were resettled. The fact is that the lands and houses belonging to the Old Believers were seized in connection with the need to prepare Olympic facilities.
Recreation and Entertainment in Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay
Today, between the two rivers of Adler, there is the Olympic Park with all its sports arenas, a track designed for Formula 1 racing, a magnificent Sochi Park amusement park and all kinds of newly built hotels.
Tourists who want to not only spend a vacation near the sea, but also see the buildings built for the Olympics, are sure to choose Adler for their holidays. The first coastline here is represented by various guest houses and hotels, which welcome guests from all over Russia and the world.
On the landscaped promenade of this place is nice to walk at any time of the day. And the beaches of the bay are considered the cleanest in all of Sochi. There are no berths and breakwaters, the water is clean and beautiful turquoise color. The beaches themselves are pebble, so this is a great place for those who like to bask on pebbles.
"Anna Maria" in Adler
Among the variety of hotels presented in the Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay, one can distinguish a small but very comfortable hotel "Anna Maria" (Adler). It was built at the beginning of the 2014 Winter Olympics, therefore it is quite new.
Due to its favorable location and decent service, this hotel was rented by representatives of the US Olympic Committee, who came to Adler during the games. "Anna Maria" even has a special certificate that confirms this fact.
The guest house is located in a small three-story building, in which there are 22 comfortable rooms. The Anna-Maria Hotel (Adler) cannot boast of its pool, but on the other hand, there is a beach next to it, swimming on which will give vacationers a real pleasure. Going out onto the street, guests immediately find themselves on the beautiful Olympic Embankment, along which you can reach the Olympic Park.
Location of the Anna Maria Hotel
The location of the guest house is very good and allows each guest, without spending a lot of time traveling, to enjoy all the attractions that Adler is so famous for. Anna Maria is a hotel from which you can walk to Sochi Park, the most popular amusement park in these parts, in about 10 minutes.
The Olympic Park is located to the west of the hotel, so, being on the street, guests need to turn right and take a little walk towards the stadiums. Not too far from the hotel there is also a natural ornithological park where you can watch various birds. A large number of trees and all kinds of vegetation are planted here, nice paths are laid and there are comfortable benches on which you can just have a good time surrounded by nature.
Also not far from the hotel is "Sirius" - the all-Russian sports and fitness complex. Therefore, for parents who accompany their children here, "Anna Maria" is a very convenient place to stay.
The exact address where the Anna Maria Hotel is located is: Adler, Nizhneimeretinskaya, 139 Building. There are other guest houses next door, but confusing this with others is very difficult. On the roof of the building there is a large red inscription with the name of the hotel.
How can a tourist get to a hotel?
Among vacationers there are many who prefer to travel by personal transport. In this case, it will be easiest for them to drive the exact hotel address into the navigator and follow the prompts of the program.
If tourists arrive by plane or by train to Adler, Anna Maria will be happy to provide them with a transfer. Guests can also reach the hotel by public transport.
From the Adler train station and from the international airport, the distance to Anna Maria is only 15 km. This distance can also be easily reached by train, because the Olympic Park station is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. It is also convenient to take the Swallow train to Krasnaya Polyana and Sochi from here.
Hotel rooms available
Guest house "Anna Maria" (Adler) offers guests a not very large number of rooms. However, all 22 rooms available here are furnished with everything necessary, and also have combined bathrooms. They have a minibar, TV, dishes, wardrobe, bedside tables and air conditioning. The view from the balconies and from the windows of the rooms opens either to the Black Sea, or to the majestic mountains. Vacationers are provided with soap and two towels per person.
There are four different types of hotel rooms :
1. Standard rooms for two guests. Equipped with two single beds, it is also possible to accommodate one guest in an extra place in the form of an armchair-bed. There are six of them, half of them have a balcony.
2. Junior suites are one-room. They are equipped with either double and one and a half beds, or three and a half sleeping beds. It is also possible to accommodate one or two guests in additional places. To do this, there is a 1.5-sleeping sofa and an armchair-bed. There are 12 rooms of this category in the hotel. Several of them have balconies, the rest have panoramic windows.
3. Two-room junior suites are ready to host up to three guests in their main places and up to two people in additional ones. One room here is a bedroom in which there is a double bed, the second room is a living room where guests can stay on a bed, sofa and armchair. These rooms, which are only 2 in the hotel, have a kettle, and a microwave can be provided upon request. Both rooms have balconies and panoramic windows.
4. “View Junior Suite” is characterized by a balcony with a gorgeous view of the sea. There is a double bed and a sofa for an extra guest. There are only two rooms of this category in the hotel.
Room rates at the Anna Maria Hotel
Hotel Anna Maria is a fairly affordable accommodation in Adler. Moreover, the policy of the hotel is such that accommodation is only for a period of three days. Kids up to two years old can stay in rooms for free without extra beds.
In the high season (from June 15 to October), the cost of rooms in the hotel starts from 2500 rubles. For this price you can check in together in a standard room. The cost of one-room junior suites depends on the number of guests who will live in them. From mid-June to early October, three people in a room will have to pay 3,000 rubles, and for four people - 4,000 rubles.
For the "species junior suite" the gradation of seasonality is different. The most expensive period begins on June 15 and ends on September 20. At this time, guests who have arrived in Adler will pay 3,500 rubles for this number. per day.
Two-room junior suites are the most expensive in the hotel. In the above period (until September 20), if three vacationers want to move into this room, they will have to pay 4500 rubles per day.
What hotel guests can use
The set of additional services that Anna-Maria, who came to Adler, offers is not very large. However, there is a private bath, free parking for five cars, rental of the necessary sports equipment, including bicycles. The hotel has a tour desk and gift shop, and a 24-hour reception desk. If necessary, guests can use the laundry and ironing services of their clothes. Fast wireless internet is available in every corner of the hotel.
In the basement of the hotel has its own dining room. Anna Maria (Adler) is a hotel in which, for an additional fee, you can choose yourself various delicious dishes or take a comprehensive meal consisting of breakfasts, dinners and lunches. It is possible to ask to bring breakfast directly to your room, as well as just order a delivery of drinks and food.
What tourists say about the hotel
Arriving in Sochi and settling near the Olympic Park for reasonable money is what tourists who check into the Anna Maria Hotel (Adler) want to get. Reviews about this place are full of words of gratitude to the hotel administration. Guests note the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, as well as reasonable prices for food in the dining room. The presence of a cooler with water in the corridor, as well as good WiFi, pleases travelers.
However, those who came here in the winter note that the rooms were quite cold, and even sometimes turned off the batteries.
In general, tourists are very happy with their stay at this hotel, so you can safely go here.
Another "Anna Maria"
It is worth noting that not only in Adler is the Anna-Maria Hotel. Crimea is the place where the hotel with the same name is located. It is located in the village of Malorechenskoye, only 25 kilometers east of the famous resort city of Alushta. This hotel will also be a great place for everyone to relax, but do not confuse these two hotels.