We have been in Several hotels across Russia, never nothing too fancy but this one probably the best and cosier we have been. Having no really high difference range to compare from, we found this hotel with the needed facilities, food was good and fresh. Well located, was clean, not all the staff speaks english but the bell boy is a true surprise, a Medicine Student from Congo, who speaks at least 5 languages, a true help :) which deserved a better job in the hotel rather than bell boy... for sure much more helpful in other sections, specially when is a very presentable young man.
Nevertheless was a peaceful and nice stay at this hotel. Don't expect nothing fancy as it's an old hotel, but things work which is the most important.