Hotel Nivki

Decent hotel in a not so decent area. First time I've noticed a new and wrapped box of condoms in the welcome basket. You know, the one with a bag of nuts and chips. SMH. Prices have doubled since last year (Happening everywhere in Ukraine as the UAF are holding the russian's at bay farther east) the rest of the country seems to be under the impression that there isn't much to worry about and as such much of the country seems to have an attitude of take advantage of what you can now that you can. Initially booked 4 nights not knowing how long or short I'd be in Kyiv. The second day just before checkout time I got news to move. Planned to offer to pay for 2nd night so wouldn't have to rush right out. The interaction with the desk as follows: Explained situation and notified of early departure. After 10-15 minutes of phone calls the clerk asked for my passport, made a copy, handed me the copy and said "Write your name/address/phone #, credit card information and then write a statement why you have to leave early. Then it will be reviewed and if a refund is granted shouldn't take more than 2-3 weeks". F that, I wasn't jumping through those BS hoops and just ate the other 2 nights. Granted, super cheap by US standards but it was more the point. Again, clerk was apologetic and nice but clearly management is just shady.