Please note - this hotel is now called "Don Plaza". I unexpectedly found myself visiting Rostov, a place about which I knew nothing, but the locals all advised this was the place to stay. On arriving, it is bright, spacious, modern and attractive with a great lobby. The reception staff are very friendly, which is not always the experience in... more

The Don Plaza is considered a four-star hotel. The public spaces are indeed very nice and high quality, but the rooms are on the small side and strictly average - Hampton Inn quality. The room had a 20-inch LCD TV with one English-speaking channel (BBC). The bathroom was small; no washcloths are provided. It seems like a secure hotel, but... more

We stayed at the Congress Hotel (I believe it is now called the On Don Plaza) from July 16 to July 21, 2005 and found it to be a very good establishment. As there were three of us, and they only allow a max of 2 per room, we had the added advantage of being able to review 2 rooms.... more

I have stayed at this hotel a number of times. The staff is nice and try their very best to be accomodating and friendly. Few of them speak English - thus without some Russian language skills and/or a translator (or friend who speaks the language), it's tough to get help. The restaurant is ok - service is typical soviet era... more

Worst place I have ever been. Looked at Hotel Rostov as well, and it was just as bad. Ended up staying in a Marriott in Moscow and commuting to Rostov by plane for a few days. more

Bon hotel, grand hall de réception, chambre correcte, mais petite, bon petit déjeuner, bon diner. more