The Premier Palace has anchored the corner of Shevchenka and Pushkinska since 1912, and it remains Kyivs grande dame of hotels. Behind the restored Art Nouveau facade you will find marble staircases, a basement spa and a rooftop restaurant that looks out over the rooftops of the centre. Rooms pair period detail with proper modern comfort. Ask for a higher floor on the quieter courtyard side, and head up to the terrace at sunset even if you are only stopping for a drink.