Park Hotel Golosievo — Hotel in Kyiv

I arrived here after an hour's drive from Boryspil airport and a flight from Munich. This hotel is not anywhere near the city center, but that's not really why you would want to stay here. There is a lovely nature reserve and park surrounding the grounds of the hotel. ||||Check-in could not have been easier. However I was given a room on the 2nd floor next to the lift, which is really what removed 1.5 stars. The noise level in this room was astonishing. I could hear everything going on outside in the restaurant's beer garden (and one day was a kid's party with a DJ), I could hear people getting off the lift, and I don't know what the heck people were getting up to in the rooms around me but it sounded like they were rearranging furniture until the small hours of the morning. I also think that the pipes were noisy, given the age of the building (the lift is obviously not part of the original structure).||||The staff were courteous and did their best to accommodate my poor (after a 13-year absence from any Russian-speaking country) Russian. Several of them spoke fluent English but many of the restaurant staff absolutely did not. ||||When I arrived I had been through 4 airports and 7 time zones in less than 36 hours so I was frankly exhausted. I was not able to sleep very well on the first night due to my body still being in US Eastern time and being such a light sleeper. Because of such poor sleep I ended up sleeping until well after 1pm local time, and I almost feel like it was quieter then than at night. That night around 11pm the wifi also failed, and despite the best efforts of the desk staff (and she really did try), it was not able to be repaired until the following morning.||||Breakfast was decent, but not expansive. There may have been more options if I'd been more settled in, and my Russian ability slowly returned. Very continental with a choice of bread, cheese, some sausages and various water, tea, and juice. Nothing to get excited about but it stuck to the ribs!||||The menu (English and Russian) at the restaurant was quite good. I decided to try some local dishes and borshch and salo were two of the first items I ordered. I never had a bad meal here and I found their house brewed lager to be very drinkable (and reasonably priced around $3/500ml!). As is often the case in Europe, when you want to drink bottled water with your meal, you are going to pay for it. The brand of choice in Ukraine seems to be Morshinska, which is more expensive than most forms of alcohol in the country (no I am not joking). But fair play, it's tasty water!||||Porter helped me with my large checked bag on both check-in and check-out, they got a taxi to the train station for me when I left for Kharkov, and I even used the laundry service, room service, and minibar. All were professional and reasonably priced (yes, even the minibar!).||||I would stay here again but NOT on the 2nd floor and NOT next to the lift. Figure out how to soundproof the rooms somehow, even just a bit, and I'd happily tack on...

We stayed as a family during the beginning of August 2021 in two rooms (a standard double and a junior suite). We were not sure what to expect before checking in, as we tend to prefer chain hotels in the city centre when staying in Kiev. However, after a week in the hotel, we were all in agreement that it was hard to fault a single aspect of this hotel. It is our new favourite place to stay in Kiev, and we can't wait to come back! ||||Some highlights worth noting: ||||1) The rooms are modern, comfortable and functional. We slept wonderfully throughout the stay and found our room to be an oasis after a long day exploring. ||||2) The hotel is spotlessly clean! The rooms, communal areas and exterior are all immaculate, with active cleaning taking place continuously during our stay. ||||3) We loved the location of this hotel. It is situated within a green and pleasant park, making the hotel feel like a country lodge, albeit in the middle of the city. The nearest metro station is just a 5-10 minute walk up, meaning you can be in central Kiev in no time at all. ||||4) We found the service offered by staff to be consistent, friendly and professional. The front office is always ready to help with questions or requests, the restaurant staff leave you wanting for nothing and the hard working cleaning staff are always ready to greet you with a smile in the corridors. We felt at home during our stay! ||||5) Breakfast is included in the room rate and was, in our opinion, delicious. There is a good selection of high quality hot and cold items, fresh juices, coffees and even a glass of Prosecco going around if that is how you like to start the day. We really couldn't fault it! ||||6) On site restaurant, 'the Beer Garden', is worth a visit even if you are not staying at the hotel itself. An extensive menu offering high quality local and international dishes. We ended up eating here most nights and the food was consistency very good. Service is prompt and, if the weather is good, the outside seating backing on to the forest is a wonderful spot to spend a few hours. ||||In summary, a great hotel, with great staff, in a great location. Don't...

The hotel calls itself "park hotel" - and it's really located adjacent to a major park area which invites for jogging or just to stroll around a bit. It's pretty quiet as well, at least if your room faces the park sides.|The downside of this location the distance to the city center, but the next metro station ist just a 10 minute walk away. And the metro in Kiev is cheap (less than 0,20€), frequently operated, noisy and fast. |The hotel itself provides what you need, although some of the furniture might be a bit outdated. Breakfast is slightly limited in terms of choice, but quality is fine (with a coffee especially worth mentioning).|So it seems to be a recommendable choice if do not require the direct proximity of the Majdan or similar...