Way to Russia Talk Lounge

danbrew · Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:23 am Post subject: Hotel in Vladivostok?

Hi, I need a hotel room in Vladivostok on January 9 and 10, 2009. All of the travel websites I have checked have said "no availability" on these date - I don't know if this is because they are crappy websites or because of the Russian holiday. Any pointers towards a hotel near the train station would be appreciated.

thx,

danbrew

vladna · Just Starting Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

i may be able to help you. what kind of hotel do you need? do you care if it 20 min away from downtown? i know one hotel in area called second river...vtoray rechka..

UsualSuspect · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:11 am Post subject:

Danbrew,
Tried Hotel Gavan (if it is still there...)? It's not central but within a fair walking distance. Certainly a good deal closer than the Intourist office where it used to be on Okeanskiy.

I'll check some links I may have tucked away somewhere later.

Regards
Usualsuspect

danbrew · Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 3:59 pm Post subject:

Paul Holmes · Lounge Wizard Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 1011

It is the middle of winter, he can make an Igloo or snow fort to stay in

Going to Magadan also?
I am saving Vladivlastock for the summer. I hear it is beautiful.

http://besteastern.com/online/gethoteldescription.jsp?id=9900219

Remember don't feed the bears!!!!

UsualSuspect · Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:06 am Post subject:

Danbrew,
www.gavan.ru and they have an english page. Website looks the goods.

Paul,
I wonder how many people will die in their flats this winter in Vladivostok? They may be better off in Igloos.

HTH
Usualsuspect

Paul Holmes · Lounge Wizard Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 1011

I remember before that the local utility company were going to steal the family pets and ransom them back to the family so they pay the bill.