The Rius is a modern hotel in downtown Lviv, which makes it almost unique among the older historic buildings. The room we stayed in was fine with a modern bathroom but the room heating was out of control. It was so hot we left the balcony door open all night to cool the room (it was below freezing outside). The hot water radiator was turned off, the air conditioning was turned off and yet the room was like a sauna - the promised visit by a staff member never eventuated so we just put up with it for one night and then left. The hotel breakfast was free but you need to check the fine print. You’re allowed to spend 175UAH which gives you granola or yoghurt, followed by eggs any style (although scrambled is special order) and two drinks - coffee and juice. Although there is a coffee machine, only espresso and americano is available - no cappuccino or latte. The juice is from a bottle. The good things are that the hotel has working elevators, the reception staff are friendly, there is underground parking ( a true rarity in Lviv) and the location is great. But the hothouse room and attitude of breakfast staff and lack of coffee options mean we’re unlikely to return.