This Soviet art postcard from 1981 depicts a fragment of the historic facade of the Krasnaya Hotel (historically and currently known as the Bristol Hotel) in Odesa.
What is shown on the postcard
The postcard shows a close-up of the building’s Neo-Baroque facade, featuring the contrasting red and white color scheme of the walls. It highlights semi-circular balconies with ornate wrought iron railings, decorative columns, and prominent white caryatids supporting the entrance canopies. Silhouettes of pedestrians are visible along the sidewalk below, and tree branches frame the upper-left corner against a clear sky.
Historical note
The Bristol Hotel was built between 1898 and 1899, designed by the prominent Odesa architect Alexander Bernardazzi with the assistance of Adolf Minkus. Known for its state-of-the-art amenities, it was one of the most luxurious hotels in the city. During the Soviet era, it was renamed “Krasnaya” (Red), keeping its original purpose and standing as a major urban monument.
Present day
In the post-Soviet period, the hotel reclaimed its original name, “Bristol.” Following an extensive restoration completed in 2010, the building fully recovered its historical appearance, including its original interior designs and facade sculptures, and continues to operate as a luxury five-star hotel.
Location (map)
Address: 15 Pushkinska St, Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates: 46.481514, 30.742358
(Google Maps)
Coordinate source: Bristol Hotel (known as Krasnaya in the Soviet era), 15 Pushkinska St, Odesa.
Questions and answers
- What was the hotel named in 1981? In 1981, the hotel operated under the name Krasnaya (Red) Hotel.
- Who designed the building? The building was designed by architect Alexander Bernardazzi with the assistance of Adolf Minkus.
- What architectural style is the facade? The facade of the hotel is designed in the Neo-Baroque style with rich decorative elements.
See also
The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Odesa from 1981.
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