There are many reasons to visit Yekaterinburg. Someone comes here for business purposes, others are driven by a desire to inspect historical and cultural values. On the eve of the World Cup (Yekaterinburg is one of the host centers), the choice of a comfortable place to live in this city is even more acute.
Hotel "Emerald" (Yekaterinburg) is one of the leading among other hotels in the administrative center of the Urals. By the way, this hotel is approved by the FIFA committee as a worthy means of accommodation for football guests-fans.
Overview Information
The Emerald Hotel in Yekaterinburg (photos are presented below) was opened in 2008, in 2010 it was renovated taking into account the shortcomings that were revealed during the first two years of operation. The building consists of seven floors, equipped with 46 rooms. The hotel is assigned a 3 * category, accommodation here belongs to the middle price category.
It is positioned as a business hotel - there are all conditions for accommodation, recreation and work during a business trip, conferences, seminars and meetings. Running a little ahead, it should be noted, according to numerous guests, the hotel combines Asian hospitality and high-class European service.
Location
When describing the Emerald Hotel (Yekaterinburg), it is worth noting that it is located in the very center of the city. You do not need to spend a lot of time to be in the business or historical part of the metropolis.
Despite the location in the heart of the Ural capital, the hotel stands in a quiet and peaceful place. Guests note that here you can have a great rest after a day filled with interesting events. Address of the Emerald Hotel: Yekaterinburg, ul. Sacco and Vanzetti, 38. The building stands at the intersection with the main highway of the city - Lenin Ave. From here you can walk to the Ploshchad 1905 goda metro station. m. Dynamo and Geological.
The road from the Koltsovo airport will take no more than 15 minutes, the distance to the central railway station is even less (about 3 km).
Number of rooms
As noted, the hotel has 46 comfortable rooms, among them you can choose standard, superior accommodation or deluxe category. The entire interior is made in bright colors of the Art Nouveau style, it has a complete restoration of strength for a new day. Everywhere there are flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, telephones. Bathrooms include hairdryers, toiletries, and bathrobes and slippers.
You can choose a spacious superior category of accommodation or studio, so as not to feel constrained. These rooms are equipped with satellite TV, minibars, sofas and armchairs near the tables. Suites are often booked by newlyweds or married couples with experience who want to bring a twist to their everyday life. In reviews of the Emerald Hotel (Yekaterinburg), they note that this is a great way to spend a weekend, to arrange a small holiday for yourself. The staff often on such occasions delivers champagne to the room for free. The cozy atmosphere allows you to fill the jacuzzi with fragrant water with rose petals, sit next to the living room on red sofas in the dim light.
Accommodation cost
In low season, staying in a standard double room is possible for 2500 rubles per day. Currently, the cost is higher, it is from 3800 rubles per day. per standard, from 4400 rubles per day. for an improved category and more than 5000 rubles per day. need to pay for the suite. In the last two options, breakfast is included in the price.
Children under 12 years old can stay at the Emerald Hotel in Yekaterinburg free of charge with extra bed. For those children who are older than this age, as well as for adults, the surcharge per day will be 2000 rubles.
Nutrition
Guests usually had breakfast in the hotel restaurant, it was possible to order food in the room. Some liked two wonderful places near the hotel where you could have a delicious lunch at very affordable prices - Cantina Bar Chianti and Il Patio.
At the hotel, guests can choose any favorite dish of European or Asian cuisine from the menu, breakfast is usually served on a buffet. For younger guests, a children's menu is organized, you can also choose dietary and vegetarian dishes. Guests appreciated the good old Soviet films that were shown in the restaurant in the morning. The patriotic mood of the hotel owners is not limited to this - much attention is paid to Russian national dishes, which are prepared by highly qualified chefs with special care and are distinguished by their refined taste.
Alcoholic beverages in a cozy bar are represented by a wide range of drinks, except for strong ones. Guests in their reviews of the Emerald Hotel (Yekaterinburg) note that you can bring a missing aperitif with you (they will include a symbolic "cork fee" in the bill).
Basic Services
In addition to accommodation and breakfast (in some rooms), the price includes free use of Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, access to the fitness center or gym.
Registration, check-in and eviction are carried out very quickly, friendly staff competently cope with their duties. It is possible to stay in non-smoking rooms. Guests do not need to worry that they will be late for the necessary meeting - the hotel staff will wake you up exactly at the time that is needed. You can also ask for breakfast to be delivered to your room (even very very early).
Tourists traveling by car can leave it in a private secure parking.
Additional service
The beautiful half of humanity has the opportunity to take advantage of spa treatments without leaving the hotel. As extra services, guests can put their things in order in the laundry or dry cleaning.
For business travelers, a small but roomy conference room is equipped. The atmosphere contributes to the conclusion of important contracts, the room is equipped with everything necessary for conducting trainings, meetings and seminars (modern furniture, a DVD projector, a whiteboard, Internet access).
The hotel organizes transfer and excursion services.
Attractions nearby
You should definitely take a walk to the 1905 square with a government building or to the beautiful embankment of the Iset River. In winter, an unusual ice town is arranged on the square with illuminated transparent sculptures, slides and winter fun.
Literally 100 m you need to go to the church in the name of St. Innocent. His employees are actively involved in social life, for example, they collect humanitarian aid, and a baby box has recently been equipped at the entrance to the building. Nearby are the old houses of the merchants Agafurovs and Lebedev, a wooden house of Panov, decorated with exquisite carvings.
Guests of the city really like to relax in a cozy green park Ural Mosaic (200 m from the hotel). On Lenin Ave, a miraculous park "Galileo" was built, in which it will be interesting for both children and their parents. Within walking distance from the hotel is the famous Plotinka with fountains and a pond, it was from this place that the modern metropolis began to grow.
Reviews of those who recommend the hotel
On independent booking sites (for example, Tripadvisor), reviews about the Emerald Hotel (Yekaterinburg) are quite positive (rating 4.5 out of 5 possible points). 61% of ratings are "excellent" and 24% "very good" - this is the vast majority of those who recommend the hotel to their friends and relatives, return to this place again. The guests appreciated the clean rooms, quiet surroundings around the hotel and inside it, friendly staff and convenient location.
Many were satisfied with the loyalty of the administration in relation to accommodation at the hotel with pets (it is advisable to discuss these points before checking in). Small animals (such as "pocket" dogs) can stay with the owners on vacation for free, and for large "animals" you will have to pay extra.
Tourists staying in superior categories and suites, drew attention to good furniture, large king-size beds with orthopedic mattresses and hypoallergenic pillows, a good bathroom.
Visitors liked the special promotions when checking in at the hotel. For example, for a long stay, you can book a room at the Long-Liver tariff with substantial discounts. It was convenient for many people who were on business trips in the city to choose accommodation, which included Pension (three meals a day) or Half Board (breakfast and dinner / breakfast and lunch).
What vacationers did not like
Some visitors were unhappy that they had to have breakfast and dinner in the room, because one of the days they stayed at the hotel the restaurant was closed for banquet services.
Some of the standard rooms critically assessed the condition of the furniture, the sold mattresses on the beds. Guests did not like the lack of quality hoods in the corridors, they noted that the smell of food was periodically felt. In individual reviews, low Wi-Fi speed is noted.
Another negative point that is indicated in the reviews on the booking site of the booking hotel about the Emerald hotel (Yekaterinburg) was complaints about the room's not very good soundproofing. However, it is noted that this was not critical.
Among other opinions of tourists about the hotel was dissatisfaction with the loudly clapping frames of the windows in the rooms, flimsy holders. Particularly picky guests complained about the lack of cotton buds among the toiletries and were genuinely upset not to find any shoe polish in the hallway.
Staff
Employees here value work that is adequately paid, so they perform it efficiently. Among the open vacancies of the Emerald Hotel in Yekaterinburg you can find kitchen workers, dishwashers, bartenders, cooks. The requirements for the post of administrator are quite high. The applicant must have a higher specialized education (in the field of tourism), be fluent in English, have experience in the hotel business for over a year. The administrator is the person of the hotel, because it is he who meets the guests, helps to quickly resolve all difficulties arising during the tourist’s stay, advises clients and book rooms by phone.
At the Emerald Hotel (Yekaterinburg), students from local tourist universities often practice, dreaming of staying here after graduation.
Summary
We examined the features of accommodation in one of the wonderful places in Yekaterinburg, with a photo of the Emerald Hotel, for greater clarity, you can also see the publication. Judging by the numerous reviews, a very good opinion is formed about this place. Every guest is valued here, they are kept in decent condition, and they are fed deliciously. The reviews said that the guests who arrived at the hotel with the children were pleasantly surprised by the small bonus - the employees were handed over to all the guys according to a “kinder surprise”. Others found the ducks left to swim in the bathroom very nice.
A good location in combination with affordable prices for accommodation puts the Emerald Hotel at the level of one of the most popular accommodation in Yekaterinburg.