Premier Hotel Lybid - comfortable stay in the centre of Kyiv
The Kyiv Premier Hotel Lybid is located in the historical and business centre of the city. There is a convenient transport interchange, many cafes and restaurants, St Volodymyr's Cathedral and a perfect place for walking – the Botanical Garden nearby the hotel. It will take you only ten minutes to get to the Central Railway Station. It is a stone’s throw from the hotel is the Ukraina Shopping Centre with many shops for a pleasant shopping experience. This is an ideal place for those who come to Kyiv on business, for pleasure or excursions.
Boryspil Airport is 40 km to the Premier Hotel Lybid, 8 km to Zhuliany Airport, and only 900 meters to the railway station. Two metro stations – Vokzalna (900 m) and Universytet (1.1 km) are also located nearby.
There are 274 rooms in the Premier Hotel Lybid. Thus, everyone can choose the room, which will suit their taste and budget. There is a telephone, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, fridge and air conditioning. The rooms offer incredible views of Kyiv. There is free parking in front of the hotel. As a rule, you must check-in from 14:00 on the day of arrival and check-out at 12:00 (noon) on the day of departure.
History of the Lybid Hotel
The hotel was opened on December 25, 1970. At the early stages of construction, it was discovered that the construction site area was located where the groundwater that flows into the Lybid river appeared to be just below it. 250 twelve-meter piles had to be driven in order to lay the foundation properly. In 1976, during an earthquake with a magnitude of close to 3-4 points with the epicentre being in Romania, the hotel was subjected to its first real test and passed it with flying colours.
The hotel received the name of Lybid. The name of the hotel is closely linked to the history of the capital of Ukraine. In honour of the woman founder who became the legendary symbol of the city, the hotel was named after her, and the facade of the building was decorated with a bronze high relief depicting Lybid. The hotel interior is famous by its mosaics. There is a wall with five mosaic panels of the artist A. S. Kyrychenko. They were made in 1977 and show the historical events of Kyiv.
As a component in the structure of VAO Intourist (the All-Union Joint Stock Company Intourist), the Lybid hotel was mainly focused on the reception of foreign citizens. However, the specific Soviet character & charm where felt to an extent at this hotel as well. In the 70’s, the Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, held a press conference at the hotel. Many guests from the United States and Canada were among the Ukrainian Diaspora who came to see the homeland of their ancestors. Another interesting fact is that many Dynamo Kyiv football players celebrated their weddings at this hotel.
In 1986, the hospitality and goodwill of the hotel Lybid staff were awarded by the International Association of Hotels in Europe with presentation of the Oscar International Award. In 2016, the Lybid hotel replenished the collection of the Ukrainian hotel operator Premier Hotels and Resorts and received the name Premier Hotel Lybid.
Guests above all
When you visit the hotel, you will notice many advantages: a 24-hour reception desk, a shuttle service to/from Boryspil or Zhuliany Airport, baggage storage, a safe, currency exchange, dry cleaning, laundry, ironing services. In the hotel, you can order a laptop table, crib, sports equipment (yoga and fitness mat, jump rope, expander and dumbbells), various types of phone chargers. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The guests are allowed to stay with their pets in the hotel.
There is an opportunity to book a hypoallergenic room, which will be suitable for people suffering from various types of allergies. There are special devices for room cleaning. The design creates a cosy and warm atmosphere.
There is a restaurant serving European and Ukrainian cuisines on the territory of the Lybid Hotel. The restaurant offers a buffet breakfast, healthy dishes and a children’s menu for younger guests. Hotel visitors can arrange business meetings, relax on the terrace and in the 24-hour lobby bar, or play billiards.
You can arrange a banquet for 110 people at the hotel’s restaurant. There are three conference rooms, where you can hold a formal or informal meeting.
The service quality of the hotel is at a high level. The hotel offers an individual approach to your needs and comfort and a wide experience. The hotel staff will do everything to make your stay at the hotel wonderful. Have a nice rest and see you soon!
