Review: Ibis Krasnojarsk
- Konrad Tillman
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Intro
During my one-night stay in Siberia, I opted to book one of the nicest hotels in town: the Ibis. Living in the United States, I always thought of the Ibis as sort of a low-cost hotel, so when I saw some of the pictures online of this hotel, and saw that it was the most expensive hotel in Krasnojarsk, I figured I might as well give it a go.
Honestly, I was pretty impressed by this hotel, and if you plan on visiting Krasnojarsk, I recommend giving the Ibis a go. With comfortable rooms, good coffee, English-speaking staff, the only downside is that prostitutes would post up outside, but that's at no fault to the hotel...
Location+Price
If you happen to be heading to Krasnojarsk, there are a few things you should know. The main street in town is called Lenina Street, and one of the main attractions is the river. So after checking the map online, I was pleased to see that the Ibis was perfectly located between Lenina street and the river! Perfect for walking around, and perfect for hitting some bars in the evening...
And when it came to pricing, I found what the hotel offered to be extremely reasonable. I booked my one-night stay for 96 USD after taxes, while the neighboring Hilton Garden Inn was going for 150 USD per night. Not bad, but then again, Krasnojarsk was actually pretty cheap overall.
Reception+Restaurant
Arriving around 8 pm in the evening, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when my Yandex driver dropped me off. A security was posted up at the door, and informed me that check-in was on floor level 5. Up we went, and the doors opened to reveal the lobby.
Featuring some beautiful decor, including seating for dining, relaxing, and even an outdoor terrace, I spent ample time working here the day after.
A little more about the restaurant. It seemed open from 6 am until 10 pm, but as I was on a cash budget, I opted to hold off on eating here. However, main courses were about 12-15 USD, while a cup of coffee was around 3 USD. Perfectly reasonable, and much cheaper than Moscow.
Another couple of things to note:
Upon checking in, I found it fascinating how there were two sides to check in. One was for Russian-speaking people, and the other was for those who spoke English. While tourists are few here, I was speaking with the guy who said, "It's our duty to speak English here", which shows the level they want to provide to tourists. This was probably the part that blew me away most about the hotel.
Another small note, is going outside to the terrace, I noticed that the hotel was connected with the Novotel, but from what I could gather, the Novotel seemed closed at the moment.
Rooms
Heading up to my room to get changed for my night out, I once again wasn't quite sure what to expect. However, after I eventually found my room at the end of the hallway, I was pleased to see a basic but functional room.
Each room featured an air conditioning unit (that worked really well), a comfortable bed (with only 2 pillows, sadly), a desk, which proved as the perfect workspace later that evening, a small closet, and a television.
Towards the back of the room is where I found the lavatory, featuring a shower with unlimited hot water (ugh, yes), and exceptional water pressure. Additionally, I was pleased to find amenities such as a toothbrush kit and a comb, which every hotel I stayed at in Russia featured.
Overall, it worked out perfectly. After heading out to a bar (next extract), I came back here and utilized the free wifi for my online college class, before heading off to bed, where I slept soundly for a solid 8 hours.
What more could you want from a hotel at the price point?
Final Thoughts
My one-night stay at the Ibis was actually pretty pleasant. With comfortable rooms, a decent price, extremely friendly staff, and in an optimal location, I would definitely stay here if I came back to Krasnojarsk. If you plan on catching a late flight, keep in mind you can stash your bags at reception, and just hang out in the relaxation area.
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