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Reader Review :: Zemaites in Lithuania is Functional, Not Fancy

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 15 Zemaites Hotel,, Vilnius, Lithuania, 03118

September 30, 2008 at 9:11 AM | 0 Comments

Every so often we feature a hotel review from one of our readers that we feel should be shared with the rest of you dear hotel guests. These reviews are highlighted because they are timely, about cool hotels in cool places and are relatively level-headed. Think you can submit one just like this? Send it in. Now, we present you with reader J's review of the Hotel Zemaites in Vilnius, Lithuania. Enjoy.

The place is called the Zemaites, and it's a lot like Lithuania itself. Functional, but not fancy. Its mostly a hotel for LT businessmen, as its not in the center (3 km), and on the other side of the center from the snazzy shopping areas, etc.

The hotel was redone, I would guess in the last year. I chose the suite because it was only $25 more than the 'standard' room. Standard room, 97 USD, Suite $122 (I got 50% off because my company has a deal here).

Breakfast is included. Although the breakfast is acceptable, there isn't much to choose from in the way of variety. The furniture is IKEA-ish at best, but again - functional. There is a TV in the 'living room' of the suite, and a small one in the bedroom. They do show some English programming (BBC News, Eurosport), but the vast majority of the programming is in Lithuanian, Polish, or Russian.

The shower is terrific, and everything in the bathroom seemed brand new.

I never saw another person on my floor. I gather the 5th floor is only suites, but I could be wrong on that.

The staff all speak some level of English. To be fair, I speak a little Lithuanian, so I don't know how a pure non speaker would fare here.

Overall, this really is a place meant for those visiting relatives nearby, or businesses in the business park across the street. It's absolutely 'fine' as a hotel, but not a lot more. Luxury travelers should stay away, but if you don't need extravagance, and don't need to be in the center, it's a solid option.

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Author Photo: Jenna by Jenna

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