The Hyatt Regency hotel in Kyiv

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Hyatt Regency Kyiv

Kyiv


Other Ukrainian hotels can only dream of having the Hyatt's view of duelling 11th-century churches. Inside, everything is just as perfect, from the fabulous gym and the spacious and eminently comfortable rooms, to its popular rooftop Bar on 8 and Grill Asia restaurant. Western leaders tend to stay here and we've never heard them complain.


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