There is no shortage of good hotels in the All-Russian he alth resort of Sochi. Here everyone will find housing according to their pocket and taste. There are chic five-star boutique hotels, chain hotels, motels and boarding houses here. Not to mention the gigantic choice of housing that the private sector provides. In this article, we will look at the resort hotel of the first line, which is called the Swissotel Resort Sochi Kamelia. Anyone who has been to the All-Russian resort before will easily recognize the Intourist boarding house, famous in Soviet times, in it. But it was reconstructed and updated according to the requirements of modern conveniences. Now the hotel is an amazing and harmonious blend of old and new. In this article, we analyzed the reviews of tourists who stayed at the hotel. Read a condensed analysis of the conditions and service below. The overall rating awarded by tourists to this hotel is 4.33 out of five possible points.
Location
Swisshotel Sochi Kamelia is built on the first line from the sea and has its own beach. This is very important, since many hotels in the resort are located in the "stone jungle", and their clients have a long time to get to the coast. And there are fewer free beaches in Sochi than we would like. AddressThe hotel is very simple: Kurortny Prospekt, 89. This is the main transport artery of Greater Sochi. The airport can be reached in ten minutes by car. The main building of the Swissotel was built in the thirties of the last century. The cascade and sculptures of the pioneers still adorn the beautiful vast park, which is home to evergreen trees and a large number of camellias. This flower gave the name to the five-star hotel. A pompous front staircase leads from Kurortny Prospekt to the main building. And the other facade of the building faces the sea.
The territory of the Swissotel hotel (Sochi)
Next to the historical building, another one was built, modern, in a modern style. The buildings are located in such a way that as many rooms as possible face the sea. All apartments have balconies. These latter are so large that some people call them terraces in their reviews. A large park adjoins the hotel buildings. It is very well-groomed, juicy greenery and neat paths are pleasing to the eye. A cascade of fountains and sculptures testify to the historical past of the hotel. On the territory of the hotel complex there are several swimming pools with areas for sunbathing and relaxation. There are also playgrounds. Adults can play too. For example, tennis. The courts have excellent coverage. It takes only five minutes to walk from the buildings to the private beach of the Swissotel Hotel (Sochi). The territory of the complex is flat, which is suitable for older tourists or guests with small children.
Rooms
In the dormitories there are more than two hundred rooms for guests. The rooms of the Swissotel Hotel (Sochi) have different price categories, but even the "standards" have a spacious balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and other modern amenities. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower. Rooms of this category are located in the eastern and western wings of the main building. Standard-premium rooms, in addition to all the above amenities, have a seating area and a well-lit desk. Especially a lot of flattering reviews are left by tourists who stayed in duplexes. These are duplex rooms. Their area varies from eighty-three to one hundred and fifty square meters. Duplexes occupy the central façade of the building overlooking the sea. The deluxe rooms are located on the upper floors. They consist of two rooms. In the bathroom, the shower is equipped with a "tropical rain" function. The top floor is occupied by the Presidential Suites with Terrace. This is a truly luxurious chambers where you can spend an unforgettable vacation.
Food
At the Swissotel Kamelia Sochi, the room rate includes breakfast. Whatever the reviews (after all, people are different, and you can’t please everyone), tourists remember morning meals with delight. Breakfasts are buffet style. Reviews note a huge variety of dishes. Everything is very tasty, prepared from the freshest and highest quality products. Tourists note both the skill of the cooks and the beauty of the interiors where morning meals are held. Café Camellia has a spaciousan open terrace, where in warm weather it is pleasant to drink a cup of aromatic coffee, looking at the sea and the pool. The menu of this institution presents the best dishes of European and Asian cuisines. Service is organized in such a way that vacationers have access to tables with the proposed dishes and do not create a queue. There are always enough free tables both on the terrace and in the Swiss-style room.
Restaurants and bars
Swisshotel (Sochi) is located in such a place that it will be easy for vacationers to find a catering point nearby. But let's first look at the offers of the hotel itself. After all, she also has something to offer her customers. The team of cooks of the hotel restaurant "Rivage" specializes in Mediterranean cuisine. Here you will be offered Spanish tapas, Italian lasagna and other culinary delights. It is worth noting separately the concept of "transparent cuisine", which is practiced in the restaurant. Visitors can watch through the glass how dishes are born and served. The restaurant "Rivage" has several separate cozy rooms and halls for celebrations. There is a lobby bar in the lobby of the main building. In its interiors, designers tried to recreate the era of the Stalinist Empire style. Pop in here in the afternoon for tea, accompanied by a “bookcase” of appetizers and desserts. This bar with cozy sofas seems to take visitors to a bygone era. There is also a hookah bar "City Space" on the roof of the hotel. It adjoinsspacious outdoor terrace with panoramic views. Here, in addition to hookahs, you will be offered various refreshing and alcoholic cocktails, as well as wines and distillates.
Sea, beach and pools
Swisshotel Kamelia (Sochi) is a first line hotel. It has its own sandy beach. Photos of the hotel and reviews indicate that the entire coastal strip is very well-groomed, paths are laid to the water. The beach is lined with plenty of sun loungers, so there is no need to take up space in the sun. In addition to the usual sun loungers, there are also luxurious tents where you can accommodate the whole family under a shady canopy. The hotel has three swimming pools. Two of them are for children. One is heated. The water in it always has a temperature of twenty-eight degrees. There are also sun loungers and parasols around the pools. In the evening, the water is beautifully illuminated, which creates a wonderful romantic atmosphere. The pools are in harmony with the cascade and fountain near the main building.
Hotel services
Swisshotel Sochi Kamelia 5 offers its guests a high quality service worthy of the status of a five-star hotel. There is secure parking and a children's playground on site. For lovers of sports and a he althy lifestyle, there are not only tennis courts, but also a modern fitness room with cardio and weight machines. Relax and soak up the hotel's spa center. There is a dry Finnish sauna, as well as a traditional Russian steam bath. In the center there issix indoor cozy rooms for spa rituals with jacuzzis. There is also a children's club at the hotel. A team of professional animators will spend time with your child, engaging him in games, competitions and various master classes. The hotel accepts guests with pets.
Swisshotel (Sochi): reviews
Tourists highly appreciated the location of the hotel in relation to the infrastructure of the resort. The prices at the hotel are not low (from six thousand rubles per day), but the services and food, according to the guests, are worth it. The hotel has spacious, clean and very comfortable rooms with balconies. The staff is kind and hospitable. The beautiful grounds, the pools and the sandy beach deserve a lot of praise. Tourists recommend the Swissotel (Sochi is rich in all kinds of hotels, but this one is special) to others and say that they would not mind coming here again.
