Yalta hotels review

This hotel (Hotel Yalta) was not as bad as I expected from some reviews on the net. it reminded me of the Hall of residence I had lived in at university in the 1970s - but I did have my own bathroom. Furnishings were rather old and the carpet stained. The curtains fell down the first night. However it was generally clean and I had a super sea view. Others in my tour group told me it was not worth the extra for a renovated room as their Air Con did not work! Service in the hotel was variable. In the Last Chance I found I needed to be sitting with other people to get served - otherwise as a single female traveller I was ignored. Service in the Pauliner restaurant outside was service with a smile.
The Crimean area is spectacular - I was exploring the area with an organised party and so spent little time in the hotel. It was a good base.
This is a massive Soviet style hotel in a fascinating area - catch it whilst you can. They are already demolishing the Intourist Rossija in Moscow. and staying Intourist is certainly a travel experience. Jacquie.

I spent two weeks at the Hotel Yalta complex. I was there on business. It wasn't bad. It was once a very popular hotel in the Soviet Union. It is still very much in the Soviet style. The rooms are small but fine. Where it is lacking is in service. I had to leave notes or ask for toilet paper or soap a few times. My Russian came in handy for this.
Overall, if you've been in Soviet-style hotels before I don't think you'll be disappointed with the "Yalta". If you're used to North American or European hotels, well.....maybe this isn't for you.
I had a good time in Yalta. The people outside of the Hotel Yalta were friendly and helpful. I would love to go back someday. Tautara.

Hi Ihor,
Im pleased to say that our stay in Crimea, overall was very good. We enjoyed the clean and safe city of Yalta, and also the places we took some daytrips too, one was Sebastopol. People in general are nice and tries to be helpful, thats always nice to experience. Regarding the hotel Yalta, that was also nice, even if some of the staff should have taken a «smiling-course».
Not to forget you and Sergey's services, which were very professional and helps to give our Crimea-trip the high score. We all hope to go back one day, and are sure to recommand Crimea as a place to go to, when it comes to talking travel.
Thx again for your help, Ihor and good luck! Best regards, Pal

Yalta Intourist is ok for a 3 star. Not great, but ok. What was really annoying was, that they had a large congress there for most of the time. And these pleople had a concert every night from about 10 pm till 2 or 3 in the morning in the large auditorium that belongs to the hotel. The music was so loud that bascially the beds were shaking. 4 Nights in a row. I was very glad when they left. After that, all was ok. You might want to inquire in the future if large groups or musical events are scheduled.
Lutz Marschall.