18:59 Four-stars hotel to open in Minsk

A new four-stars hotel Victoria is to open in Minsk this year, according to the hotel developer Stalica.  The hotel is located at Peramozcau Avenue near the Atlant plant.

Developers say they plan to open the hotel in four months. "This is so far a unique hotel in the country to unite the functions of business and leisure," said Barys Krycki, the company director.

The hotel will offer 115 one-bed rooms, 45 two-bed rooms, 8 luxury suites and apartments. The rooms will be connected to international telephone lines, high-speed Internet and an interactiv TV.

A business center will offer secretarial, translation and computer-based services.