Located in the city centre, in the Pechersk district, the hotel has been a favourite residence for Kievs nobility. Since the 19th century the area has been an important administrative and business centre of the city where the Administration of the President of Ukraine, Mariyinsky Palace (presidents residence), Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament), the Cabinet of Ministers and the National Bank of Ukraine are situated. Access to the public transport network is within 3 minutes walk from the hotel. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation in 87 first-class rooms. Because of the hotels high-standard services, it is a favourite place for politicians and businessmen, renowned sportsmen and prominent figures, honourable guests invited to Kiev by the President of Ukraine, the Parliament and the Cabinet of Ministers. Guests are welcomed to the air-conditioned establishment in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services. Facilities on offer to guests include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access, a newspaper stand and a hairdressing salon. Guests may dine in the café or restaurant and sip their favourite drink at the bar. Business guests are sure to appreciate the conference facilities. Furthermore, WLAN Internet access, room service and a laundry service are provided at the hotel. The hotel rooms are equipped with a TV with satellite/cable channels, a local telephone, an individual mini safe fitted with VingCard locks, a minibar or fridge, individually regulated air conditioning, central heating and Internet access. The en suite bathrooms are complete with a shower or bath, a hot tub in senior suites, as well as a stationary hairdryer and a towel dryer. Additional standard amenities in the rooms include double or king-size beds, a radio with hi-fi and an ironing set. Breakfast is served each morning.