Mozart Hotel

I stayed the night that the Red Cross warehouse was hit by a Russian missile, didn't hear a thing. This is a hotel in the 'grand' tradition. Good, well appointed rooms and bathrooms, attentive English speaking staff and a wonderful central location with parking! Unfortunately there was a war on and the waterfront and the Potemkin Steps were closed off by anti invasion measures and armed soldiers.

Excellent location to everything you want to do in Odessa. Beautiful entrance and lobby, sorry not wheelchair friendly. Staff treats us with professionalism and polite response to questions and concerns. Few concerns though. Building has been remodeled over the years, so expect creativity in the floor plan and room layouts. If you want specific features be certain to make the request with your booking. It is a popular destination and rooms are unique. This is to say, I loved my room, but my friends room was not to his taste. Be certain to ask for specific features if you have specific expectations. I've been to Odessa 7 times, this room was the best balance of features and cost for me. I will return.

I checked in late last night at this hotel. The woman at reception told me that she had “upgraded” to a suite. She told me the AC wasn’t working when the generator was on, but that when the electricity is on, it would work. She didn’t tell me that I have to manually turn on the air conditioner. And I had no way of knowing when the AC came on. She also neglected to tell me that in the suite there is NO AC whatsoever in the bedroom where it is 29 degrees although on the street it is 22. Thoroughly disgusted and planning to leave at 5am when the curfew ends.