Expert comments on hotels in Krasnaya Polyana

Krasnaya Polyana will be a vivid example of how Sochi was able (or could not) prepare for the 2014 Winter Olympics. It is here that all major competitions will be held, which will gather tens of thousands of fans. In such a situation, to hit the dirt in the face means to put a stain on the image of the whole of Russia. That's what the whole country is pulling now at the expense of budget injections this resort, which is located 40 kilometers from Sochi.

First of all, fans of mountain skis go to the Krasnaya Polyana resort. The district is divided into two settlements: actually itself Krasnaya Polyana and Esto-Sadok. Here there are several dozens of hotels, many of which are already ready to meet guests. And some are only at the construction stage. In particular, this applies to the resort of Rosa Khutor. The federal authorities especially aimed at its improvement, so that several modern complexes will appear here by 2014.

The choice of hotels in Krasnaya Polyana is big - from economy class to apartments. But the spread of prices is appropriate. The cost of accommodation is influenced by several factors: the status of the hotel itself, location from cable cars and additional services

What can the tourists count on? The average cost of a double room in Krasnaya Polyana or Esto-Sadok is from 2,500 rubles. In the room there is a bed, air conditioning, satellite TV, internet access. "Suites" can consist of two rooms: one for the bedroom, the other for the hall. The price for such numbers grows one and a half to two times.

On the territory of hotels there are often a bar, billiards, restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, parking, barbecue. Guests are also taken to the ski lift and taken back.

For an additional fee, excursions can be ordered - hiking, horse riding, jeep trips.

Most hotels in Krasnaya Polyana are built in the last 5-10 years, so their infrastructure is enough well developed. Like all Sochi hotels, local hotels must undergo mandatory classification to the Winter Olympics. So far, this process is progressing with difficulty. So not always declared three or four "stars" can turn out to be so. But taking into account, so to speak, the elitism of the resort, frank deception does not occur. Still, local hoteliers are trying to keep the brand.

There are no fundamental differences in living conditions for different categories of guests in the hotels of Krasnaya Polyana. It is equally convenient to spend time with a large company of skiers and snowboarders, and with your family. Children here can also have a wonderful rest, and at the same time learn how to ski with the help of professional instructors.