Is the hotel located in a safe area?

Yes, the hotel is located in a quiet and safe area of Solotcha, perfect for families and solo travelers alike.

Can I book a room with a view?

Yes, some of the hotel's rooms have stunning views of the surrounding forest, which can be booked in advance.

Is the hotel's restaurant open for breakfast?

Yes, the hotel's restaurant serves a delicious breakfast buffet every morning, with a variety of options to suit all tastes.

Can I rent a car from the hotel?

Yes, the hotel has a partnership with a local car rental company, making it easy to rent a car for your stay.

Is the hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, the hotel welcomes pets in certain rooms, but it's best to check with the hotel in advance to confirm.

Can I book a room with a private balcony?

Yes, some of the hotel's rooms have private balconies with stunning views of the surrounding forest.

Is the hotel's Wi-Fi free?

Yes, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi to all guests, making it easy to stay connected during your stay.

Can I book a room with a rollaway bed?

Yes, the hotel can provide a rollaway bed for an additional fee, making it easy to accommodate larger families or groups.

Borovnitsa Hotel Review: A Charming Oasis in Solotcha

I'm excited to share my incredible experience at the Borovnitsa Hotel in Solotcha, a charming microdistrict in the Ryazan region. Solotcha, once a resort village, has become part of the city of Ryazan, attracting tourists with its stunning nature, dense forests, and plenty of attractions. I've visited the Ryazan region multiple times and stayed in many different hotels, but today I want to tell you about one of them.

Solotcha is a microdistrict-exclave in the composition of the Soviet district of the city of Ryazan

As I mentioned earlier, I want to share with you my experience of staying in a hotel in Solotcha. This time, we stayed at the boutique hotel 'Borovnitsa'. We've stayed in Solotcha several times on the Ryazan region, and we really loved these amazing places surrounded by dense coniferous Meshchersky forests. Here's the boutique hotel 'Borovnitsa' in front of us.

Boutique hotel 'Borovnitsa', Russia, Ryazan

MAIN INFORMATION. Object: boutique hotel

Name: 'Borovnitsa'

City: Ryazan, Solotcha district

Hotel Category: 4 stars

Address: Monastery Street, 8

Amenities: restaurant, exhibitions, bike rentals, tennis, BBQ area, conference room, whole hotel booking

Location: right in the heart of Solotcha district

Number of Rooms: 6

THE BUILDING.

I'm going to give you a tour of the building that houses this hotel.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan This hotel has a total of 6 rooms, but trust me, each one is a gem. I was surprised to find out that all the rooms are themed and beautifully designed. You could say that every room is a work of art in itself. 1,200 square meters of relaxation space with a winter garden, living room, billiards room, and gym. Two terraces. One with a view of the monastery, the other overlooking the forest.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan THE HISTORY OF THE BUILDING. I'm excited to share the history of the building with you, which is pretty fascinating.

The hotel's history started back in 1951-1952. At that time, it was the Solotchin district committee of the Communist Party. The building was a two-story affair, with a library and a conference hall for meetings and conferences. Among the relics left behind from that era is a remarkably well-preserved two-meter portrait of V.I. Lenin, a tree embracing a pine, and a garage.

It's known that in 1959, the Solotchin district committee was disbanded, and the building was converted into the first hotel in the village, which was named 'Zagorodnaya'. In the 1990s, the building was acquired by the first commercial bank in the city of Ryazan and underwent renovations.

It was extended by one floor, and a mansard was added. The work was done by Yugoslavs, with incredible quality. Borovnica turned into a luxury villa-style getaway.

The architects and designers created a European classic in Borovnica.

NAME.

I'd like to tell you why the hotel is called Borovnica. By the way, the emphasis is on the second syllable, so it's BorOvNica.

That's how the Yugoslavs named the former hotel building 'Zagorodnaya', with the emphasis on the second syllable. Borovnica, in translation from Serbian, means cranberry. It grows in the Meshchera and in Serbia. So, a simple berry brought together two countries.

xa0Borovnica boutique hotel, Russia, Ryazan INSIDE.

Let's take a look inside this hotel, and I'll show you the room we stayed in.

Here's a map that shows where Sолотча is and what's nearby.

Boutique Hotel Bоровница, Russia, Ryazan They've also got a small exhibition dedicated to A.I. Solzhenitsyn, "Solzhenitsyn in Sолотча". I mean, he actually lived and worked in the Загородная hotel for two years.

Boutique Hotel Bоровница, Russia, Ryazan Boutique Hotel Bоровница, Russia, Ryazan RECEPTION.

That's where the front desk is. The staff are super friendly and helpful - they'll assist you with anything and show you around. Check out the nice chair they've got at the reception desk. It's a great place to sit.

Boutique Hotel Bоровница, Russia, Ryazan Boutique Hotel Bоровница, Russia, Ryazan They've even got a Russian stove with firewood. And, as it turns out, there's a small kitchen around here somewhere.

I stayed at the Boryovnitsa Boutique Hotel in Ryazan, Russia, and this is the lobby bar near the reception. As you can see, they have a really nice lobby bar where you can grab a drink or snack.

Boryovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Ryazan, Russia I took this picture of the Ryazan Kremlin from my room window. Now, let's talk about the room.

We stayed in a one-bedroom suite with a view of the forest and the K.G. Paustovsky trail. The furniture is really nice and looks like it's from the old days. Check out this massive double bed - it was super comfy and cozy.

Our one-bedroom suite at the Boryovnitsa Boutique Hotel. There's also this really nice sofa bed that folds out, so you can fit four people in the room if needed. It's got these super comfy pillows too.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan View from the window.

The view is absolutely stunning. From the window, you can see the "Paustovsky Trail" landmark.

The Paustovsky Trail is one of the tourist routes in the Meshchersky National Park in Ryazan Oblast, Russia. The trail is named after Soviet writer and journalist Konstantin Georgievich Paustovsky.

Along the route, you can see the places mentioned in Paustovsky's literary works, including the Solutcha River, the Oka River, the Prorva River, Selyan Lake, and the floodplain meadows of the Ok River.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan The mosquito net on the windows was a lifesaver. I hate getting bitten by mosquitoes in the summer.

The room also had a wardrobe and a small table with a desk lamp on it.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan Check out that beautiful chandelier in the room. It really added to the ambiance.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan The Bathroom.

Now, let's take a look at the bathroom in this room. It's got a shower cubicle, but it's actually pretty spacious and comfortable.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan Check out this small basin.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan The Price.

This room costs 3500 rubles per night, which isn't too bad, considering the current prices.

Two-Room Suite.

Now, let's take a look at the two-room suite with a view of Mонастырская Площадь.

The Bedroom.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan It's got a double bed, just like the other room.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan Each guest gets two towels, and everything's thought out for comfort. Check out this passageway between rooms.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan xa0

LOUNGE AREA.

There's a sofa in the second room, so you can fit four people in here. I love the personalized decor – the room's done in a lovely mint color. It's really nice.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan WORKSTATION.

The workstation is right in front of the sofa. It's got a comfortable desk where you can work or eat, and there's a kettle, dishes, and all the tea stuff – it's a really nice touch.

Borovnitsa Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan Even the chair is stylish and vintage-looking.

Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan Sanuzel.

I was really impressed with the shower cabin located here.

Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan Price.

The daily rate for this room was a pretty steep 3900 rubles.

Other Rooms.

The hotel also offers other rooms, which might be worth checking out.

Comfort

Suite

Family Suite

Single Luxury Room

Corridors.

The corridors, lined with rooms, are really nicely decorated.

Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan Staircase down.

Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan There are some really beautiful landscapes on display in the corridors.

Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan Restaurant Boryovnitsa.

I'm inviting you to check out this restaurant. It's super pretty, they host banquets here, and you can order from the menu. They serve traditional dishes from the Meshchera region, like goose and sauerkraut stew, nettle soup, and smorčky.

Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan Boutique Hotel Boryovnitsa, Russia, Ryazan Breakfast at the hotel is extra.. We didn't take it.

Parking.

The parking for hotel guests is free.

The Courtyard.

The hotel courtyard is gorgeous. I'm inviting you to take a stroll. The grounds are super green, and I imagine they plant flowers here in the summer – it's just beautiful.

Borovnica Boutique Hotel, Russia, RyazanHere, you'll find all sorts of relaxation zones, and during the summer, the restaurant even opens up a summer veranda so you can sit outside. Borovnica Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan Borovnica Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan Rating

This sign shows the hotel's rating, and it's pretty high.

Borovnica Boutique Hotel, Russia, Ryazan And here are some of their certificates and awards.

Boutique Hotel "Borovnica", Russia, Ryazan Boutique Hotel "Borovnica", Russia, Ryazan And there we have Monastery Square, where we see the Remezhan Monastery of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary - the main attraction of Solotcha. It was founded by Oleg Ryazansky.

Boutique Hotel "Borovnica", Russia, Ryazan THE VERDICT.

Staying at Hotel "Borovnica" was a real treat for us. We loved it. It's situated right in the heart of the city, within walking distance to all the main attractions. The hotel itself has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

It reminded us a bit of Hotel "Central" in Kotelnich.

PLUS POINTS.

In the city center Not too pricey Close to many attractions Great view of the forest There's a restaurant Cosy rooms Beautiful courtyard There's a museum

MINUSES.

Breakfast isn't included in the price

MY RATING.

I'd give this hotel a solid 5 out of 5 stars – I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

RECOMMENDATION.

I'd be happy to recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great place to stay.

If you're ever in Ryazan, be sure to check out the exhibition hall on Esenin Street – they always have some fascinating exhibits on display.

For a delicious treat, head to "Dobry Pекар" – they offer a wide range of freshly baked goods, from hot pastries to cold desserts, as well as sandwiches, salads, and more.

Wishing you all happy travels and great moods! Thanks for reading.