Ukraine

Modern design sets the tone at 11 Mirrors Hotel, a contemporary retreat in Kiev's core. From here, the wider experience of Kyiv remains close at hand.

InterContinental Kyiv opened in August 2009 beside St Michael's Square, with a rooftop lounge, spa and views across the historic centre. Four months later, UEFA president Michel Platini joined the Ukrainian and Polish football chiefs here for the press conference following the EURO 2012 logo launch. Two contemporary reports place him inside the hotel for the completed event, adding a precise football-history chapter to one of Kyiv's best-known five-star addresses.

Premier Palace carries old Kyiv grandeur through a landmark façade, formal interiors and the privacy of a historic city hotel. Steven Spielberg appears in its celebrated guestbook, placing one of cinema's defining directors within the story of Ukraine's first five-star hotel.

Britney Spears chose Opera Hotel Kyiv for her visit and reserved an entire floor, turning a hotel stay into the kind of carefully managed private world required by a global pop star. The story gives this central Kyiv address a memorable celebrity chapter. Behind its formal façade, the mood is intimate and composed, offering refuge from the attention waiting outside.

Fairmont occupies a distinctive address within the rich tapestry of the historic Podil region, giving the stay an immediate connection to Kyiv. The atmosphere is characterful, allowing the destination itself to provide the sense of occasion.

Famous Resort draws its character from a garden and a well-placed address in the grandeur of Odessa. The stay remains closely tied to Odessa.

Sherborne Guest House provides a hotel stay in Kyiv, keeping the experience focused and unfussy. The strongest reason to choose it is the chance to explore the destination from a settled base.