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Reviews of Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

2 out of 5
Hotel Odessa Montparnasse
28 Rue D Odessa, Paris, Paris

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 394 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 394 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lawrence gene, Staten Island

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
central location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Montparnasse gem
I love to stay at Hotel Odessa, a lovely simple hotel, brilliantly located with a great team looking after it. Merci á Nicolas et tout l’equipe!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Melito

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of restaurants around hotel with fair prices near metro station and excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Hötel Odessa on 29 Oct 2022
Dear Sir,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.Our location on Boulevard Edgar Quinet is indeed an asset that we measure every day. We are in a lively neighborhood and Montparnasse train station is just a 5-minute walk from our hotel.We will welcome you again with pleasure.Best regards,Hotel Odessa

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and reasonably priced hotel
We stayed here twice, in different rooms. The main floor above the restaurant, was unfortunately very noisy. Upper floor was just fine. Staff was very helpful and courteous. Rooms very nice, bright and close to transit, restaurants and so much more. Tiny, but welcome elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best place to stay in Paris
Odessa is a great hotel, brilliant location, great staff , lovely room with a view, and good value for Paris, I highly recommend it, thank you Odessa!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! 5 stars. My superior double was clean, modern and compact but well laid out. Large windows open to see the neighborhood below. A 5-minute walk to the train station in a much nicer neighborhood, and a Metro stop right across the street. Loads of cafe's nearby. No complaints at all. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Odessa on 8 Sept 2022
Cher hôte,Nous vous remercions pour votre excellente note et vos très gentils commentaire sur notre établissement. Notre emplacement est un atout que nous mesurons chaque jours, nous sommes ravis que vous ayez pu en profiter pleinement. Au plaisir de vous revoir très bientôt !Cordialement,L'équipe Hôtel Odessa.

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Wellingborough

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - a few minutes walk from Montparnasse Station for trains to South of France. Hôtel situated on a lively square with good bistro restaurants all around. 3rd stay here. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Mohammad

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I will never go back to Hotel Odessa, as long as the new management is in charge! More than two years ago, before the pandemic, I made a reservation for five nights. Covid arrived and I had to change my travel dates, quite a few times. The airline changed my ticket without any problems. Hotel Odessa did the same thing but after 18 months, or 24 months, they said that they can no longer change the dates. I told them I understood their position and that I do not mind losing more than $500.00. I really felt that small businesses needed help and I actually felt good supporting this hotel. Then, once my travel dates were finalized I made another reservation and paid for another five-night stay. I was supposed to arrive in the evening of August 6. Once again the airline changed my ticket and instead of the evening of August 6, I arrived in the morning of August 7. I wrote to the hotel and told them about this minor change. They wrote back and said that everything was fine. I arrived on August 7, at about 9:00 AM and they told me that they had rented my room and that it won’t be ready before 12:30 PM! I thought that they were going to give me credit for the night of August 6 but they said No! And they kept saying that this is totally legal! I had to go to a restaurant to use the bathroom and I missed an important meeting that I had scheduled for that morning. I missed the meeting because his hotel wanted to milk me for an extra 100 dollars. I will never stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Layton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large compared to other hotels I've visited in Europe. It was cute and quite clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again. My one and only complaint was there was no fridge in the room -- not a huge deal, just a nice convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Sylvie. on 18 Jul 2022
Cher Client, Nous vous remercions pour l'excellent commentaire laissé sur l'hôtel et sur le personnel toujours ravi de vous accueillir. Concernant le manque de réfrigérateur sachez que nous en possédons un à la réception ou vous pourrez, lors de votre prochain séjour, laisser au frais vos boissons et éventuels achats à conserver .Surtout n'hésitez pas ! Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau prochainement à nouveau. Hôtel Odessa Montparnasse.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The person at reception was exceptionally courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Odessa on 5 May 2022
Cher hôte, Nous vous remercions pour votre excellente note et vos gentils commentaire sur l'hôtel et le personnel ! Au plaisir de de vous accueillir de nouveau ! Cordialement, L'équipe Odessa.

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient spot.
Good value for money convenient hotel in a busy and trendy part of town. Clean rooms and breakfast brought to your room, you just tell them what and when the night before which works well. Good sound proofing, lots of restaurants nearby. Very helpful staff helped us book taxis and use their computer station
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Hotel Odessa on 15 Feb 2022
Cher hôte, Nous vous remercions pour votre bonne note et d'avoir pris le temps de laisser un commentaire. Nous sommes content que vous ayez apprécié le quartier, nos atouts et les efforts de tout le personnel pour faire de votre séjour un bon souvenir. Ravi que le petit-déjeuner vous ait plu. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau ! Cordialement, L'équipe Odessa.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thought all the “10”s were a bit generous. The location was great, the staff were very friendly and helpful, but to me a 10 means incredible. The room was small (expected), a bit noisy (not unexpected in an older hotel), and the internet was marginal at best and nonexistent at worst (my phone kept flashing between wi-fi and cellular, and my iPad couldn’t stay connected at all). But with all that said, we’d stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from SP on 4 Nov 2021
Cher hôte, Nous vous remercions d'avoir séjourné dans notre hôtel, d'avoir pris le temps de laisser votre excellente note! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour ait été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Concernant le wifi sachez que nous mettons tout en ouvre pour son bon fonctionnement mais qu'il reste, malheureusement et parfois faillible. Lors de votre prochaine visite n'hésitez pas à le signaler au personnel de la réception, qui fera le nécessaire pour rétablir la connexion dans les meilleurs délais. Cordialement, L'équipe Odessa.

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here, it’s great
Hotel Odessa was a perfect hotel for me for a short break in Paris. Superb location, comfortable room, very clean and very helpful and great staff . I rate it as a 5 * place to stay if you want good value in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location with restaurants cafes metro. Market and the staff extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Reni on 24 Mar 2020
Dear guest, Thank you for choosing and staying in our hotel. Your satisfaction is our reward! We are delighted that you have appreciated our strengths and the efforts of all staff to ensure that your stay is a very good memory. We hope to welcome you very soon. Best regards, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

8/10 Good

Maree, Melbourne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The room for was spacious for Paris.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Response from Reni on 16 Mar 2020
Dear Maree, We are very grateful for your review! Your satisfaction is our reward! We are delighted that you have appreciated our room and the efforts of all the staff to ensure that your stay is a very good memory. We hope to welcome you very soon! Best regards, Odessa Montparnasse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Nicolas on 25 Jan 2020
Hello thank you very much for your comment Regards, The reception

8/10 Good

jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
stay good
My stay was uneventful. The staff were helpful and spoke good english. The room and bathroom were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from reception on 18 Jan 2020
Hello, We are glad that you have a wonderful stay in our hotel, we serve our best for our client. Cordially, Hotell Odessa Montparnasse.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to everything. Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Sylvie. on 16 Jan 2020
Dear host, Thank you so much for your excellent comment on our hotel. We hope to see you again during your next Parisian stay. Best regards.Hôtel Odessa.

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Reni on 7 Jan 2020
Dear Host, Thank you for staying in our hotel. Looking forward to seeing you again in our hotel. Regards, Odessa Montparnasse Hotel

8/10 Good

Sara, Toronto,

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a convenient location. Close to a number of restaurants, the subway, and an easy walk to the train station, and bus services. Hotel desk person was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Hotel Odessa Montparnasse on 5 Jan 2020
Dear guest, we thank you to spend you nights in our hotel, your satisfaction is our duty. Best regards, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Hôtel Odessa Montparnasse on 31 Dec 2019
Cher hôte, merci d'avoir pris le temps de laisser un avis, nous apprécions votre commentaire. Bien cordialement, Hôtel Odessa Montparnasse

8/10 Good

Jorone

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Sylvie. on 28 Nov 2019
Cher Hote, Merci d'avoir séjourné dans notre hôtel et d'avoir pris le temps de laisser une note. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors de votre prochain séjour parisien.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Reni on 23 Oct 2019
Merci d'avoir séjourné dans notre établissement. Nous apprécions vos commentaires !

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience
It was a great experience overall, the service is amazing they’re very friendly. Would recommend it to anybody and the location is absolutely amazing leaving you on front of the metro.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Hôtel Odessa Montparnasse on 16 Oct 2019
Hello, We thank you to stay at our hotel, we are glad that you have a good ambiance in our hotel, our goal is a client satisfaction.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Reni on 7 Oct 2019
Dear guest, Thank you for staying in our hotel. We look forward to welcoming you again to our hotel. Best regards, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal prime location, very helpful staff, perfect for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Reni on 23 Sept 2019
Dear guest, Thank you for your nice review. We look forward to welcoming you again in our hotel. Best regards, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

10/10 Excellent

Yipeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Reni on 5 Sept 2019
Dear Yipeng, Thank you very much for your review! Your satisfaction is our reward! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We will have the pleasure to welcome you again for your next stay in Paris. Sincerely yours, Odessa Montparnasse Hotel

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Reni on 16 Aug 2019
Merci d'avoir séjourné dans notre établissement. Nous apprécions vos commentaires !

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very emjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Reni on 23 Jul 2019
Dear Mark, Thank you for your review ! Your satisfaction is our reward! We are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We will have great pleasure to welcome you again for your next stay in Paris. Sincerely yours, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little rooms with excellent service.
We had a very nice stay. The room was small but very clean and it worked perfect for a couple night stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Reni on 22 Jul 2019
Dear Michelle, We thank you for staying at our hotel for your visit to Paris. Please do not hesitate to book a superior room (more spacious then classic room). We look forward to welcoming you soon for your next visit to Paris. Sincerely yours, Odessa Montparnasse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, rofssionnal and helpful with our various questions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Reni on 19 Jul 2019
Dear Sir/Madam, We are very grateful for your review! Your satisfaction is our reward! We are delighted that you have appreciated our strengths and the efforts of all the staff to ensure that your stay is a excellent holiday. We look forward to welcoming you again ! Best regards, Odessa Montparnasse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location, Clean Hotel, and Family Friendly
Great hotel for our family vacation to Paris. The location was in close proximity to public transportation which helped considerably. The hotel is located near cafes, creperies, bakery, and a mini-market. The hotel rooms were larger than expected with a bathroom that included a full size bathtub. The hotel has windows that overlook the street. There is some street noise if you leave the windows open. At night we closed the windows and used the air conditioner in the room. We were surprised at how late Parisians stayed up at night. The cafes and creperies were open past 11:00 pm. The rooms were clean and well serviced. Breakfast was optional at an additional cost. I would recommend going to a café or creperie along the street for a better experience. The hotel has a two person elevator which is helpful if your room is on a higher floor. We used the stairs once during our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Reni on 9 Jul 2019
Dear James, We thank you very much for your comment, rate and for staying in our hotel ! Your satisfaction is our reward! We are delighted that you have appreciated our assets. We will have great pleasure to welcome you again for your next stay in Paris. Sincerely, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel in Paris with lovely clean rooms, excellent, friendly staff, and a bistro that has absolutely delicious food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from reception on 25 Jun 2019
Thank you very much; we are grateful. Looking forward to see you again !

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Reni on 19 Jun 2019
Cher hôte, Nous vous remercions d'avoir séjourné à notre hôtel pour votre visite de Paris. Nous avons été ravis de vous accueillir. Au plaisir de vous revoir très bientôt. Bien Cordialement, Hôtel Odessa Montparnasse

8/10 Good

Aurora, South Africa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We were there for one night only, so it would have been nice if the room had toiletries that could be used instead of opening up our big luggage bags. Other than that it is a very cute little place; the welcome was very friendly and information was readily provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Reni on 11 Jun 2019
Dear Aurora, Thank you for staying in our hotel. For your information, we have a soap and shampoo at your disposal. Sincerely yours, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its position in Montparnasse. Handy for rail station and metro. Basic but clean. Reception staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Reni on 5 Jun 2019
Dear guest, We thank you for staying at our hotel for your visit to Paris. We're glad you've enjoyed the location as well as our staff and rooms. We look forward to welcoming you again in our hotel ! Sincerely yours, Hotel Odessa

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older, charming hotel in a great location. There are seven rooms on each floor, we stayed in room 63 on the top floor (French 6th floor, American 7th floor). Because the hotel is on the corner of a multi-street intersection, our room was an odd shaped corner room. One window looked out to Rue Odessa and the other looked out on Boulevard Edgar Quinet. This meant Thursday night we could watch the marching Celtic band on Odessa and the Celtic singers and dancers on the Boulevard. Also, Wednesday and Saturday from 7 - 2 is when the farmers market is on the Boulevard. The hotel is not ADA accessible, as there are two steps from the sidewalk up to the lobby and one more step up to the elevator which is too small for a wheelchair. But if mobility is not an issue, this is an excellent little hotel in a great neighborhood with a load of great ethic restaurants, a Metro stop and Gare Montparnesse a five minute walk away. The hotel has a semicircular stairwell from the lobby up to the top floor and has many quirky characteristics. Our room had two large twin beds, desk and two chairs, closet, separate room for the toilet and a large tub/shower and sink in the bathroom. We enjoyed the room and the room service breakfast they provided.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Gaïd on 28 May 2019
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you noticed all this good things wich makes us appreciated by our customers. We hope to see you soon. Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great with a great view. The room was big enough for my sister and I. The staff was very friendly! The room was clean, the only issue I had was the shower head had calcium build up on it which kept it from working properly; but other than that the hotel was great and I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Reni on 27 May 2019
Dear guest, It is great to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you soon again to our Hotel Odessa ! Sincerely yours, The team Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic, almost above a metro station (Edgar Guinet) and 5 mins fro Gare Montparnasse. Room small but well decorated with all necessary things and good bathroom. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Reni on 16 May 2019
Dear guest, It is great to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you soon again to our Hotel Odessa ! Sincerely yours, The team Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was near the train and had a market nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Reception on 23 Apr 2019
Hello, We are pleased that you enjoy your stay ! Forward to see you again, Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Odessa
Loved the hotel, perfect location right next to Metro Line 6 which takes you directly to the Eiffel Tower. Room service is well worth the 8€ and arrives at your room almost immediately after making the call. A night watchman is always at the door if you arrive back late. Room had a great view of Montparnasse with wonderful Cafes and a Pharmacy located right out the door. The catacombs are a short walk away with the Montparnasse Cemetery in between. Overall great little hotel and we'll certainly be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Reception on 4 Jan 2019
Thank you very much Emily for your comments. We are very pleased to hear you. It was a pleasure to welcome you. We hopefully waiting to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful well appointed hotel in a fantastic and convenient location. We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay at Hotel Odessa Montparnasse. The staff were very helpful at all times and our family room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was newly renovated and also very spacious. The hotel only offers a room service type breakfast however there are numerous cafés and bakeries located nearby. The hotel is accessed via 2 metro/train stations and is within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and main city attractions. This hotel offers value for money and we would stay again without doubt. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Response from odessa on 25 Oct 2018
Dear Sharon, Thank you very much for your comment. Your satisfaction is our reward ! Best regards, Hotel Odessa

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet
Adéquate for a one-night stay; close To Gare Montparnasse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Reni on 11 Oct 2018
Dear Stephen, Thank you for staying in our hotel. Our location is indeed an asset that our guest appreciate a lot. We are looking forward to welcoming you soon again to our Hotel Odessa! Best regards, Hotel Odessa Montparnasse

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value in great area
Great area, good value hotel with helpful staff. Safe in room and bath were unexpected bonuses. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Reni on 8 Oct 2018
Dear David, Your satisfaction is our reward ! We're glad you've enjoyed the location as well as our staff and rooms. We are looking forward to welcoming you soon again to our Hotel Odessa! Best regards, Hotel Odessa

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Reni on 8 Oct 2018
Thank you for your rating! We are looking forward to welcoming you soon again to our Hotel Odessa!