I did not meet Igor personally, but the staff at his hotel were very helpful and pleasant. I was on the top floor, which was being renovated, so there was about 12 hours a day of power drill noise each day - this was mostly okay, as I was out exploring most of the day, but it did preclude any sleep ins. The breakfast buffet was reasonable, with some fruit and veg options for those who can't have dairy or pastries. The room was visually very nice, bright and airy (once I figured out how to open the window!), and the bed was comfortable. There was a hole in my ceiling, and in the one to the adjacent room, so I could hear their tv and conversations as if we were sharing a room. This was fixed on the third day, and it was much more peaceful after that. Bottom line: recommended (it's a comfortable hotel at a good price with free breakfast), but avoid the sixth floor until the renovations are complete.