Sochi

This ultra-swanky hotel – just north of Park Rivera – is the crème de la crème of high-end hotels in Sochi. — Lonely Planet

Step through the glass doors and into the marble lobby, sprinkled with shops. — Lonely Planet

This colossal concrete landmark has been popular with tour operators since the Soviet period. — Lonely Planet

The Bounty is a gem for its small size and personal service. — Lonely Planet

This new hotel is very close to the Olympic Park. — Fodor's

Designed in the style of a 'Scottish castle in the 16th century', Villa Anna offers large, bright, well-furnished rooms. — Lonely Planet

About 6km south of the centre, this 25-storey four-star hotel is set in copious grounds with a private beach, spa, children's playroom and both Russian and Turkish baths. — Lonely Planet

This cozy, family-owned hillside hotel is made to look like a nobleman's estate, complete with a crest and a group statue of the Chebotarev family in historic clothing. — Fodor's

Named after the flowering trees fronting the complex, the hotel has 126 brightly renovated rooms with modern floral prints and Ikea-style furniture. — Lonely Planet

The hotel features attractions such as heated outside pools, spas, tennis courts, cooking classes, and a movie theater. — Fodor's

A haven for budget travellers in Sochi, the recently opened Hostel Lermontov offers beds in four- and six-person dorms. — Lonely Planet

We dig the Sanremo for its intimate atmosphere (29 fabulous rooms), its prime beachfront location and its groovy restaurant-lounge at sea level. — Lonely Planet

The grand neoclassical edifice belies the simplicity of the rooms within. — Lonely Planet

This ski chalet-inspired property, not to be confused with the budget Park Inn, also a Radisson property, opened in early 2013 at the Rosa Khutor ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana. — Fodor's

This pleasant and decent-value (for Sochi, at least) hotel has its own swimming pool and is well located for both the beach and the Arboretum. — Lonely Planet

Built in the run-up to the Winter Games, this comfortable hotel offered convenient access to Sochi's main train station, from where guests travelled daily to Olympic events. — Lonely Planet

This striking yellow-and-white architectural jewel dates from the 1930s. — Lonely Planet

Located in a park overlooking the Black Sea, the spacious rooms tasteful to a tee, with modern decor and wide balconies. If you're not facing the sea, you're missing out. — Lonely Planet

If you are traveling with children, consider staying at this large, kid-friendly resort on the beach. — Fodor's

Framed by palm trees, this four-star hotel is located on the beach in the Adlersky district, close to the Olympic park. — Fodor's