I wondered where to stay in Minsk, so I sent e-mails to several hotels. Orbita responded very fast (within 2 hours) and gave me booking confirmation, which I could submit to Belorussian embassy and get visa. It was nice that can check it already at 1200 and no need to wait till 1400 or so. There was some renovations going... More

I have stayed in this hotel in Feb'13 for a couple of nights. It was 10th floor. So this review will be for this floor. The point is that there are different types of rooms per floor. Seems the higher the better :). Room looked like usual USSR hotel :). It's trendy now :) What I liked that the room... More

So, for those who wish to experience the real Soviet service, you are more than welcome to Orbita. Reception lady will hardly notice you are there and waiting for her, and if she notices you than don't be surprised when you receive "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" attitude :) That was awesome! Next thing I could imagine her in leather costume... More

First thing that I want to say that it is really overpriced for what you get! If it was half price then I'd write "good value for money" :)) The hotel is rather nice, the location is good. The breakfast is impressive... but only if you come short time after the beginning - one morning we came at 10 (the... More

Tipical ex-Soviet property somewhat refurbished. You have to walk a long path to get your B-fast but you’ll get a nice one. There’s no free Wi-Fi and you should buy access card which is not expensive at all. Sound proofing is not very good so check your luck with neighbors. It was very cold in the room which was good... More

Well, like most things In Belarus, it's relative. Wonderful staff and convenient. The breakfast was fairlt good, too. But it is a big concrete monolith with no charm or character and fairly pricey for what you get.

NEGATIVES: 1. Rooms (I stayed in 2 different rooms) both stank like cigarettes, even with the window open 2. Badly needs remodeling--I was afraid to touch the bed spread, the curtails are old, the carpet needs replacing 3. Customer Service is 0. The ladies at the front desk do understand English but they do little to help the customers. We... More

Was not very pleased staying in this hotel: the room had an awful smell to it (my best guess is moldy carpet), the bed was tiny and uncomfortable, the view was of an ugly concrete courtyard and run down buildings, the location was anything but central. Would NEVER stay here again.

These 3 stars are relative to other Belorussian hotels, not to West-European counterparts. Room was clean and very OK but restaurant was a mess. Tablecloths were dirty, we looked long time for more or less cleaner table, no luck. Food was bad, but this is general issue in Belorussia. Desk service was spot on and professional and price level is... More