The award was given based on the assessment of real travelers who highly appreciated the changes that have taken place in the hotel over the past year.

The Arka Hotel in Rostov-on-Don was shortlisted for the Ozon Travel award "Better than a Hotel" 2026. This award is an independent mark of quality for the guests. The award was presented based on the ratings of real travelers who highly appreciated the changes in the hotel over the past year.

The transformation and development of the hotel, managed by the VIZANT GROUP, has affected not only the service, rebranding and room filling, but also the entire philosophy of the facility. Arka has become not just a place to stay overnight, but one of the first lifestyle projects in Russia.

The hotel consistently supports local producers. Instead of standard cosmetics, the rooms feature Rostov brand products, the mini-bars feature wines from Don winemakers, and the guest spaces feature paintings by local artists.

A coworking space is open for those who come to work. For those who want to get to know the city better, there are lectures from art historians, local historians, master classes, games and even concerts.

There are new offers that make traveling more comfortable: from discounts on hotels and resorts by the sea to free accommodation for children.

"With the VIZANT GROUP, we really wanted to create a "better than a hotel" where people stay not for the night, but stay with their soul, where everyone feels welcome and important, where even a business trip turns into a small adventure, and events are created with memories for years. And this award is a confirmation that we have managed to achieve our goal. Thank you to every member of the team for their daily work and to every guest for their trust and appreciation!" said Anastasia Panina, the hotel's manager.