Baikal Plaza in Ulan-Ude

Set along a busy street in a Soviet-era building, this upscale hotel is a 4-minute walk from the exhibits at the Geologicheskiy Muzey and 2 km from the Ulan-Ude Pass train station.The straightforward rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms; upgraded suites have kitchenettes and designer toiletries.On-site parking is free, and so is a breakfast buffet, which is served in the sophisticated Mongolian restaurant; there's also a Japanese restaurant and an opulent cafe/bar. There's also an exercise room.