Nalchik Butik-Hotel

I stayed there in mid-August and found it quite accommodating. The hotel occupies a three-storey mansion in the heart of Nal'chik, the capital of Kabardino-Balkaria, on a green, quiet street. The rooms are clean, tidy, and cosy, the sound insulation is good; the beds are comfy. Breakfasts are yummy and copious. There are eight sets available; no advance booking is necessary. Do mind, though, that neither juice, nor cheese, nor pastries, nor even butter are included but may be served at an extra price. Their restaurant serves absolutely delectable local food for lunch and dinner for reasonable prices (see my separate review). The girls at the reception desk, Albina and Irina, were professional, hospitable, and really ready to help. Their smiles were not masks, but reflected natural emotions (it's a thorn in your sides, Marriotts, Hiltons, Radissons, and similar bigwigs). They offer three parking alternatives: in the street (unguarded), three places right by the entrance (unguarded), and an underground one (paid). Strongly recommended! There're no elevators (or bellboys!) there. I was lucky: Albina found some young buffs to help me with my luggage both upon arrival and on the day of my check-out (I lived on the second, Russian third floor), but other guests might not avail of such a fluke.