The Central has an inviting exterior, it was recommended to me by someone who had never stayed there..The room, superior single use.. nothing superior about these, first room I tried the shower and the tap fitting fell off... second room, could not close window at night, and when you overlook a building site it doesnt help when the night shift comes on...DO NOT invite anyone to your room (however innocent ) I have a Lady friend and we had just returned from Kiev after obtaining her visa to visit U.K. we had a meal in the hotel and after went to my room for a nightcap...Wrong... the KGB bang on your door and demand 50uah "you have woman in room" the hotel rules state that if you have a guest 'staying the night' you must register your guest..fair enough...but what if they only stay an hour? (and thats all it was ) you do not get your money back, and no cost is in the rules.... question.. how do the KGB know what room you go to ? and why do they wait 20 mins. to knock the door... more