Stayed 4 nights in April 2008. The hotel was recommended by a local business partner and even though it's only 3 stars the quality was great. Service is wonderful - accepted me at 4AM with no problems, had the no-smoking room I reserved. Rooms are really big - with a comfortable desk and large bathroom, all looks pretty new. Breakfast included in my room charge was huge and good.
The only glitsch - the wireless web connection in my room worked on and off only, and the line connection didn't work - I had to go down to the lobby or put the laptop near the door to get a weak signal. In addition, web cards, while cheap (100 RUB) are priced per volume so every 20MB you need to get a new card - if you're looking for streaming it's not the place.
I would come back if I ever visit this city again. more