Sitting on the Dnipro embankment where Podil meets the river, the Fairmont Grand is Kyivs most polished big-name stay. The atrium lobby, indoor pool and riverside terrace all feel a cut above, and the upper rooms give you sweeping water views towards the left bank. It is a short stroll to the cobbles and cafes of Podil. If you can, book a river-facing room and time breakfast for the morning light coming off the Dnipro.