Milena

My wife, neice and I stayed at the Milena hotel for 5 days, and were pleased with the hotel and service (for a mid-range priced hotel). Clean, neat, our initial room was a bit cramped, so we asked to upgrade to an "apartment" type accomodation. Took a day to get approval (since the room could technically take six people, and management was a little relunctant at first to give us the upgraded room) but, everything worked out. There was much construction work on the roadways going on in the area, but outside of that, no other complaints. Most everything we wanted to see and do was withing walking distance (if you don't mind walking, which is the best way to see Kazan). Bauyon Street, which is the major pedestrian thoroughfare running east/west is only 3 blocks away. A small supermarket was nearby for us to purchase fruit, cheese and water. In the mornings is a very nice breakfast bar, leaving you full to begin your days journey. I would like to compliment Yuri, Alina, Ilona and Angelina for their hospitality and assistance in arranging our excursions to tourist sites outside of the city. I have stayed at fancier places in other countries with much less service than the staff provided for us. My compliments to the Melina staff! There are plenty of places to eat at moderate prices. Believe it or not, for lunch and dinner, there is an excellent restaurant/cafe right next door! If you drive there (as we did), there is complimentary secured parking behind their building (same property). You cannot go wrong staying at the Milena Hotel. I highly recommend them.