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We arrived feeling rather tired after the 2 night train journey from Irkutsk. Although it was too early to check in, we wee given access to the sauna, hammam and swimming pool so we could relax, shower and change. The room was very large and nicely decorated in a classic Russian style. The breakfast was good and the staff extremely efficient as well as speaking fluent English. Tomsk is quite small but has a lively atmosphere, which makes it a good place to break the journey between Moscow and Irkutsk, with the Xander a great choice of hotel.

We enjoyed our stay here. The staff was very friendly, even though there was a language barrier. Good to know some basic Russian or use a translation application. We had no breakfast but there were places nearby and more available about a 15 min walk to the Lenina street (main street). There was a electric water heater for tea/coffee but no refrigerator. They sold some cold drinks at the front desk. The area was quiet. The weather was mixed (rain, snow and sunshine). We walked a lot to the main street and to see sights. There are also plenty of buses close by but we preferred to walk. We took a cab from train station, no problem (if you don't speak russian, be sure to have a map of the hotel including the address). If we stayed in Tomsk again, we would stay more central, off of the main street. It seemed like a good location to be close to the university. Highly recommend the jazz cafe/bar/restaurant Underground on Lenina; good food, good selection of drinks and good music.