Hotel Mirva

Big boss.

The whole place was filthy. The previous guest’s body hair was still on the bed, and the sheets hadn’t been changed. The beds were terrible, there was no hot water, and the room stank of cigarette smoke. The toilet didn’t work, there was no toilet paper, and the refrigerator was broken. Even the towels were dirty and torn. I could barely stand looking at the walls. You’d feel sick as soon as you walked in. Don’t waste your money here, stay away.

The bathroom and toilet may have been built nicely once, but they were black with dirt and clearly hadn’t been cleaned. There weren’t even any towels. It was filthy. I couldn’t tell whether there was a TV or WiFi, since neither seemed to work. The refrigerator did work, but the only room that was empty didn’t even have water. Breakfast was a mess too. I ordered fries and regretted it. I went to the dining room fifteen minutes after breakfast began, but there was no bread until ten minutes later. The tea hadn’t brewed, though the water was boiling. I asked for cold water, and a young employee, who was smiling and polite, said they had some, but it cost extra. Who’s been giving this place good reviews lately? It’s a lie.

The breakfast was average, so don’t expect much, and although the WiFi was strong, the front desk staff didn’t speak English. Their service was acceptable. It’s a clean, cozy hotel, though not a luxurious one. When foreign tourists are staying, the hotel sends a tour guide to meet them. The guide speaks good English and is very helpful. They recommend hiring a car to see the attractions around Van. It isn’t cheap, but you can’t get to those places without a car. Minibuses are available, though you may manage only two attractions in a day. I still recommend renting a car. Whether you can negotiate a good price is up to you.