Buta Boutique Hotel

Minsk


Minsk's first boutique hotel looks like the kind of place Louis XIV would have stayed in had he been travelling for business: think flat-screen TVs in golden frames on the wall and lots of bling. That said, with rain showers, great views, plenty of space and quality furnishings, there is plenty to like. Location is decent, and staff are attentive.


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