Hotel Belarus Minsk: Only good if you are up to paying more
by Lisala
Here in the forum there's already an elaborate review of this hotel - I do agree in many points but not in each detail:
The soviet brown rooms: That's right - but: Only for the standard rooms. If you like to have a really good room, take the "improved business class rooms". Rather expensive, think I paid 220 Dollars for a single room, but that one was really great. Recently renovated, nice colours, good furniture, good bathroom. I would award it with 4 stars - but, remember, only in the mentioned category.
The stern looking staff on the own floor: Well, that changed immediately after the first tip. They became really friendly, asking all the time if I'd need anything.
In the room there was an empty minibar, but the staff refused to stock it up. And that was better, because the drinks in the hotel (you can order room service) are very expensive. Do it like the belarusian people and provide yourself in the nearby supermarket.
The view is awesome (if you like the Minsk skyline). I preferred the view to the side of the night club, because from there you can overlook the lake, the ice stadiums and the houses with the propaganda. But don't choose this side if you have a light sleep - the night club can be very noisy.
Room prices range from 70 Dollars to about 500 Dollars.