Empire Hotel, Irkutsk

The hotel has a unique charm despite being located in an industrial-residential area, and I loved the fresh smells from the bakehouse next door. The rooms were clean, but I experienced some trouble with the broken air conditioning, making my sleep a bit steamy. The staff was very helpful, particularly in guiding me to local attractions. Overall, it’s a good value for money given its proximity to the city center, but some improvements in the dining options would be welcome.

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and eager to help. However, the dining options could use some improvement, especially for breakfast. The location is decent, being close to the river and city center, but it’s in an industrial area which can be a bit off-putting.

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, which featured friendly staff who were always willing to help. The location, while not perfect as it was a bit far from the city center, still offered some charming walks along the nearby river and the delicious aroma from the bakehouse next door was a delightful bonus. The rooms were generally nice, though my air conditioning was broken which made for a rather steamy night. Overall, the hotel offered decent value for money.

The hotel is located a bit off from the city center but has a great proximity to the river for peaceful walks. The rooms were clean and functional, and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. However, the dining options were quite limited and could definitely use some improvement. Overall, it was a decent stay for the price, providing good value but with a few small downsides.

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the location near the river was fantastic and the rooms were spacious and clean, I found the service a bit lacking and the dining options could use improvement. The price felt fair for what I got, but the lingering smell of smoke in the room was quite off-putting.

I had a mixed experience during my stay at the hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly and always willing to help, which made my visit more enjoyable. Although the rooms were clean and comfortable, I found them to be a bit cramped as they were located in the basement. The dining situation was disappointing, with the breakfast served in a dark cellar room. The location was decent, but it felt a little far from the city center. Overall, it was decent value for money, but there were notable areas that could use improvement.

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel overall. The rooms were relatively large and had great free Wi-Fi, which I found quite interesting. The service was outstanding; the staff went above and beyond to help us, making a welcome beginning for our trip to Siberia. However, the location was a bit off-putting as it sits in an industrial area, and the dining experience in the dark basement could definitely use improvement.

The hotel has a good location near the park and the river, making it an ideal spot for leisurely walks. The rooms are adequate, with the necessary amenities to prepare coffee or tea. The staff is friendly and helpful, but the dining experience could be improved since the breakfast was pretty standard. Overall, it offers decent value for money, but the atmosphere in the dining area left something to be desired.

The hotel has a decent location, though it's mixed with an industrial area which can be a bit off-putting. The rooms were spacious enough, but the broken AC made for some uncomfortable nights. The service staff was absolutely wonderful and very helpful. Unfortunately, the dining options were somewhat limited, and dining in a dark basement was not ideal.

The hotel had a great location, close to the river and not far from the beautiful church in Irkutsk. I found the rooms to be spacious and adequate, although facing the back of buildings wasn’t ideal. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, arranging a driver for me. However, the dining experience left much to be desired, as the food was quite disappointing. Overall, it offered good value for money, but the dining options could definitely improve.