Marins Park Hotel Ekaterinburg

Great welcoming English speaking reception. Very modern renovated reception area and buffet cafe. Buffet breakfast and dinner is exceptional giving you an opportunity to try some classic Russian dishes. Three elevators available for 9 floors, very small elevators and very slow during busy times however the stairs are manageable without luggage. We stayed on the 9th floor which looked much older than the reception area, our room was dated but clean and spacious with a huge window overlooking the train station which made for some great people watching. The toilet seat was broken and the water pressure for the shower quite weak and on one morning so weak the shower stopped, the temperature also took a long time to heat up. Beds were acceptable however seemed very old and lumpy. Overall we would stay here again, 3.5/5.

Got there early in the morning from the train. Staff confused as to the rate to be paid for early check in as their rate was some 80% more than what I had been quoted by their back room staff by email a few days earlier. Lobby and hotel outside did not prepare us with the shocking finishes and amenities of the room that we were given. It was like going back to what we understand to be the Soviet style hotel with absolutely very poor amenities, despite it being quite clean, and being the most uncomfortable hotel that we stayed in throughout our 5 weeks journey in Russia. Comparatively it was very poor value for money. We were given a 3 single bed room for 2 people and we had to walk sideways past the end of the beds to get to the toilet. The non provision of an air conditioning system was understandable albeit the room was quite warm even with the windows open. On the positive side the hotel is well situated across the train station and the breakfast was adequate.

We had good time here: the rooms are clean (except the pillow and the sheets all together that were having a very bad smell). Not that kind the breakfast staff but it is quite rich and convenient.

Good location, short walk from railway station. Good English speaking staff. The hotel also provided free same day laundry services. It is an excellent pitstop.

Amazing stay! The hotel is so close to the train station and there is a major tram stop right in front. Reception was great and spoke English. The room was clean, modern and bright. The bed was very comfortable. There was a mini fridge so .I could chill some drinks. At checkout, I was able to store my luggage for several hours before my train left. This was a welcome refuge during my TransSiberian adventure.