Expert comments about Ukraine hotels

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In Ukraine there is an approximation to the European standard of "star" classification of hotels, which is even more strict to trifles - be it the minimum permitted room area or the number of rooms in the hotel . This rating system is completely voluntary, and in every region of the country there is its center for certification . In view of the inconvenience of this classification in The most sensitive time will be changed and as close as possible to the standard adopted by the association Hotelstars Union in 2009 . According to it, the hotels will be assigned a category for a period of five years with mandatory technical supervision each year . Thus the state will assume responsibility for the quality of services provided .

Hotel types in Ukraine

In Ukraine 1 * is assigned to hotels, if at least in the fourth part of rooms and on every floor there is a bathroom, in the hall there is a reception desk and a waiting area, guests are given a place in the parking lot. In addition, the hotel requires an elevator, if the floors are more than 3. The area of ​​a double room in such a hotel should be at least 12 square meters. m. But to the furniture and services requirements are really minimal. Breakfast, as a rule, is included in the accommodation price.

To receive the status of 2 * in a hotel it is necessary that at least half of the rooms have a separate bathroom. As a rule, they are dominated by single and double rooms. And if there are more than fifty, there must be a cafe or restaurant in the hotel.

3 * cars, a conference hall, a bar, and sometimes a beauty salon are also required. In such a hotel, all rooms must be with a separate bathroom. The minimum area of ​​a double room is 14 square meters. m. In a similar hotel, the service of ordering food in the room is extended from 7 am to midnight.

Number from 20 sq. m. m, it is necessary in each room a telephone with the possibility of a direct room and a bath, the choice of two-time or three meals a day is accommodation in a 4 * hotel. On the territory of such hotels, there are often beauty salons and even saunas.

Five-star hotel offers accommodation for guests from 25 square meters. m, food in them can be ordered around the clock. Also on the territory of a similar hotel can be a nightclub, a medical office, a swimming pool.

Besides, in Ukraine it is possible to live in so-called apart-hotels where guests There are classic furnished rooms that combine home comfort and hotel service. Such hotels are required parking, conference rooms, common rooms for recreation. Unfortunately, while such a service is available only in Kiev.

However, if you prefer a separate accommodation and do not like hotels, you can simply rent an apartment for a day (if you stay longer than 10 days - ask for a discount!). This service is implemented in all major cities of Ukraine, and is very popular in the high season and especially on holidays - do not forget to book in advance! Unlike the same apart-hotel, cleaning services as well as transfers are available here for an additional fee.

Mini-hotels are a popular option for holidaymakers in the Black and Azov seaside resorts, in the Carpathians. And they can be both very simple and budget, and luxury. Most mini-hotels in Ukraine are members of the Association of Small Hotels and Apartments created in 2006.

For the most economical, there are hostels - youth hostel-type hotels with rooms for several people. Unfortunately, there are still a few of them, and the demand exceeds the supply - therefore, accommodation in local hostels is still more expensive than in European hostels. The activities of Ukrainian hostels are regulated by the All-Ukrainian Youth Hostel-Association, organized in 2003.