Novotel opens in Vladivostok
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THE BRAND’S FIRST HOTEL IN THE FAR EAST OF RUSSIA IS READY TO WELCOME GUESTS
Official opening ceremony of the hotel was held in the capital of Primorsky Krai on May 27th, attended by the First Vice-Governor of Primorsky Krai - Vera Scherbina, Acting Mayor of the city - Konstantin Shestakov, Head of the Federal Tourism Agency - Zarina Doguzova and COO of Accor in Russia, Georgia, Ukraine and the CIS – Alexis Delaroff.
"This opening is a long-awaited and momentous event for us. The Far East of Russia is an amazing region with a great potential for domestic and international travel, and we are delighted to strengthen our presence here with our first hotel in Primorye. The Novotel brand is widely known throughout the world and has long been associated with high-quality and comfortable accommodation. I am confident that the opening of this hotel here in Vladivostok will contribute to the growth of interest for tourists and business travelers, who are coming back to Vladivostok as business activity is recovering", said Alexis Delaroff, Accor’s COO in Russia, Georgia, Ukraine and the CIS region.
Novotel Vladivostok is opening according to ALLSAFE standard developed by Accor in collaboration with Bureau Veritas. ALLSAFE implies increased requirements to sanitary safety and health protection, including protocols for sanitary cleaning and disinfection of rooms, public areas, health monitoring of guests and staff, providing guests with disinfectants, new regulations for room service and restaurant operations. ALLSAFE standards are designed to ensure hotel guests have a safe and relaxing stay without compromising on the quality of service, which is taken care of by a professional team of Novotel Vladivostok staff, led by the General Manager – Ms. Elena Vazhenina.
NOVOTEL VLADIVOSTOK IN BRIEF
LOCATION: Novotel Vladivostok is located in a modern 18-storey building in the city center, close to Tsesarevicha embankment, Golden Horn Bay and other landmarks of the city. Due to the excellent location, the rooms have an impressive view. Vladivostok’s landmarks and main attractions are within walking distance from the hotel.
ROOMS: The hotel has 197 rooms. At the stage of the opening, 102 rooms of different categories will be available to guests on the first nine floors of the hotel: Standard and Executive rooms, as well as spacious Suites and comfortable Superior rooms, which are equipped for guests with disabilities. Additional 95 rooms will be gradually put into operation after the opening.
DESIGN: Guests of Novotel Vladivostok will surely appreciate the modern design of the hotel. The light conceptual rooms with bright accents have been designed by METRO (Brazil), in line with Novotel's global vision and brand identity.
The hotel pays special attention to guests' comfortable sleep and relaxation. All the rooms are equipped with innovative LiveNDream eco-beds with four pillows and a dual technology mattress; this bed is perfect for those who like to have breakfast, read or work without getting out of it.
LOBBY: The hotel’s public area is an important part of Novotel Vladivostok, as well as for other hotels of the brand. It is a lively, multifunctional and comfortable space, a center of attraction for both guests and locals. The concept of an open and welcoming social hub with a warm and friendly atmosphere is at the core of the Novotel brand philosophy. Here guests can rapidly check in, rent a car or book a tour, have a coffee at the lobby bar, read a book, meet for an informal or business lunch, play video games together with children in the Family&Friends zone or work with their laptops.
RESTAURANTS: At Novotel Vladivostok, guests can enjoy delicious gastronomic cuisine at the Yuzhane Gastrobar located on the 2nd floor of the hotel, offering Far Eastern seafood dishes inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine, such as scallops with potato cream, ravioli with crab and avocado mousse, cream soup with cod and clams.
Specialty of the restaurant is an aquarium with Kamchatka crabs and scallops, as well as an ice showcase with a wide choice of fresh Far Eastern fish and seafood.
The restaurant also offers a delicious balanced breakfast every day, including all of the most popular dishes, among them yoghurts, egg dishes, fresh pastries, granola, salads and various cold cuts.
The brand chef Evgeny Bereznyuk, who has a wealth of experience with Far Eastern specialties and farm products and is an ambassador of the local gastronomy, created the main menu for Yuzhane Gastrobar.
In addition to the original dishes, a professional sommelier will be happy to help guests with their wine selection.
The interior design is done in warm colors using natural materials, created by I'm in Loft Studio, a design bureau from Vladivostok.
Yuzhane Gastrobar is open for hotel guests and locals from early morning until 01:00.
A cozy 24-hour lobby bar on the ground floor of the hotel is an ideal place for an informal or business meeting, to stop in for lunch or a glass of wine; the menu includes light dishes, snacks, desserts, and a wide choice of drinks.
A panoramic bar on the top floor of the hotel is expected to open in a few months’ time; it will accommodate a lounge area with a spectacular view, designer cocktails and a special atmosphere.
WELLNESS: For those who are used to an active start to the day, the InBalance by Novotel fitness center on the ground floor has all the latest cardio and strength-training equipment as well as a free weights area.
After a few months following the opening of the hotel, a spa area overlooking the entire city and the Amur Bay will open on the panoramic top floor.
FAMILY OFFERS: Family vacations are an important part of the brand DNA, therefore Novotel is committed to ensuring that children have the best possible experience. Novotel Vladivostok has special offers for those traveling with their families, including free accommodation and breakfast for children under 16 years of age. It is also possible to book a family room at a discount of up to 50% off the rate.
Novotel Vladivostok provides everything you need for a comfortable stay with your children: the Family&Friends play area, a well-balanced children's menu from the Chef at the Yuzhane restaurant, cribs and high chairs, as well as a selection of TV channels and a special gift on arrival.
MEETINGS & EVENTS: Novotel Vladivostok will be equipped with conference center for business travelers, which will occupy the building next to the hotel providing a unique technological venue for various meetings and events, to be open soon. In addition, the hotel has a Mac web center with high-speed internet and a 24-hour cozy lobby bar for guests.
ACCOMMODATION WITH PETS: Novotel Vladivostok is a dog-friendly hotel and is always ready to welcome guests with dogs. When making a reservation at Novotel.accor.com, all you need to do is tick the "Pets allowed" box. An extra fee for the accommodation with a dog is 1,000 rubles per night. The hotel allows pets of up to 30 kg.
About Novotel
Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers destination hotels designed as comforting and energizing places where guests can ‘press pause’ and take time to enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand’s wide array of hotels, suites and resorts offer a multitude of services for business and leisure guests alike, including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; 24/7 catering with nutritious choices; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi-purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centers. Novotel, which has over 530 locations in more than 60 countries, is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,100 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.