пражское бибирево) или Back to USSR Prague Bibirevo) or Back to USSR

If you suddenly do not know (or have forgotten by chance) that the Czech Republic was part of the zone of the countries of the socialist camp, then in Kristal you will definitely remember this fact. Because in all very European and in appearance, and in fact in Prague, Krystal is a clear multi-story reminder of this. And in a bad way, and in a good way, by the way. From the MINUSES:
1. it is (by Prague standards, and Prague is a small city compared to Moscow) VERY FAR from the center, it is no longer in a sleeping area, but in a super-sleeping area (like our Bibirevo-Altufievo-Mitino). Those. to get, say, to the Powder Gate, where all excursion groups like to meet, you will have 30-40 minutes, by tram, and then by metro. This is an important point, because a travel card in Prague (for all modes of transport) is bought either for 20 minutes or already for 75.20 minutes exactly before Krystal you won’t get there, you’ll have to take 75! ) Take this into account when choosing a hotel and buy (! ) a ticket: the controllers REALLY go and the fines are considerable, about 700 rubles.
2. There is NO AC in the rooms and what looks like an old radio in the wall is really an old radio. When I arrived, I began to shake it, confusing it with air conditioning. Then I was afraid that it would turn on one morning and deafen me.

3. Furniture in the room - 70s of the last century. But in general - there are traces of repair, I think it (repair) was done 5-6 years ago. Bathroom - looks very flimsy, made of plywood or chipboard - did not figure it out. Therefore, audibility, especially in the morning, is very good, don’t oversleep breakfast!
4. BREAKFAST: indeed, there was some struggle for sausages (which I never managed to see). Every day was the same - it was usually coffee-tea-juice plus pasta, cheese-sausage-butter, some cereals. I ate muesli with buns and was happy with it. There are no national dishes. The cook does not steam there, so go to restaurants for dumplings-ducks-greased cheeses.
5. if for garlic, then Russians in Prague are not very fond of. Our staff, of course, was polite to us, but through gritted teeth. I would not have felt it if I had not seen how they communicate with the same Americans or Germans.
6. THE STORE IS VERY FAR! a whole stop through the woods to a gas station where there is a grocery store, or 5 stops to Billa.
PROS:
1. crystal - a really CHEAP hotel, it pulls for three stars!
2. The area, though distant, but very QUIET. The building is high (30 floors), so you will most likely have a wonderful view either of the city (Krystal is located on the left bank of the Vltva, on foot - 1.5 hours to St. Vitus Cathedral) or on the highway with a lake and a forest!
2. THE ROOM WAS CLEANED every other day, towels were regularly changed.
3 staff UNDERSTAND RUSSIAN! Like in the good old days. Carefully: not only understands Russian, but can also be rude. I advise you to hand over your things to the safe at the reception. They didn't steal from us, but you never know . .
4. Navenoe, this is a plus: very few people! I was in June, the hotel was occupied by 20 percent, no more. Basically ours.
Summary: I do not recommend it to those who like small cozy Czech hotels (Crystal is a huge hotel made of glass and concrete in the Soviet style) and who are not ready to spend an hour and a half on the road.
I recommend it for lovers (for true or forced) economical rest. For fans of the 70-80s. For those who "came not to wallow in the room, but to see Prague. " And Prague is really a city where you will want to come back and come back, believe me.