The George Hotel, opened in 1793, is one of the oldest hotels in Ukraine. It was renovated a few years back and offers a range of rooms for various budgets. My standard double room with bathroom (#16) was €60 per night. The hotel is annarchitectural gem in its own right. It was designed by two Austrian architects: Herman Helmer and Ferdinand Felner in the Neo-Renaissance style. My room was clean and the bathroom was modern (equipment from Polish bathroom factory in Koło) and spotless. White, thick towels and all toiletries were provided. Breakfast, included in the room rate, was rather basic - eggs (hard boiled, fried), sausages, potatoes, buckwheat, cheeses, cold meat cuts, cereal, milk, coffee, tea, juices, and selection of breads and Danish pastries.
The personnel spoke some English and was helpful in advising on what to do and see in the city. They had free guides, walking tour directions and maps. Some also had good advice on nightlife spots.
