11 Mirrors began as an idea from boxer Wladimir Klitschko, who drew on years of hotel stays as a professional athlete to create a contemporary five-star boutique with Design Hotels. The first and only Design Hotel in Kyiv, it has 11 floors behind 19th-century architecture, with interiors that “mirror” the many facets of the city’s culture.
At a glance
Location: Next to the National Opera House, Kyiv, Ukraine
Rooms: 49 rooms and suites
Stayed in: Room
Best for: design-minded travellers and couples
Reviewed: September 2014
8.7 out of 10
Setting and arrival
The hotel stands right next to the National Opera House in the heart of Kyiv, and the welcome is personal and attentive.
The rooms
Each of the 49 rooms and suites was designed with contemporary simplicity and elegance, anticipating guests’ needs. There is an LCD TV, safe, air conditioning and an open bar, and the glass-enclosed bathroom has a separate bath and walk-in rain shower. The ultra-modern interiors frame panoramic views over historic Kyiv, including the Golden Gate and St Sophia Cathedral.
Dining and drinks
The 11 Mirrors Restaurant on the mezzanine has an informal, sociable atmosphere designed for networking, with a continental breakfast buffet each morning and refined European cuisine at lunch and dinner. Drinks are served in the first-floor lounge by a welcoming fireplace.
The verdict
Stylish, intimate and perfectly placed, 11 Mirrors is the choice for travellers who want contemporary design in Kyiv.
- Rooms: 9.0
- Service: 9.0
- Dining: 8.5
- Facilities and spa: 8.0
- Location: 9.5
11 Mirrors Design Hotel Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in September 2014. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
