Best Hotels in Moscow

A staggering structure along the Moskva River, the Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow houses 497 guest rooms and suites, more than five restaurants and three bars, a wellness center and meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. It's also centrally located in Moscow by public transportation and numerous restaurants and shops. All guest rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi access, heated bathroom floors, soaking tubs and free access to the Royal Wellness Club's fitness center and pool. Upgraded suites offer espresso machines, separate seating areas and breakout rooms for private meetings, while the Presidential Suite boasts an automatic Schimmel piano, two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and a Bang & Olufsen entertainment center. Recent guests were especially impressed with the ample space and comfortable beds in the accommodations. Other highlights include the property's swimming pool and art deco Mercedes Bar, which offers panoramic city views. However, some visitors said the staff member could stand to be a bit friendlier.

The Four Seasons Hotel Moscow woos visitors with its many amenities and central (but occasionally noisy) location. The hotel puts guests within easy reach of top Moscow sights like the Red Square, Lenin's Mausoleum and the iconic St. Basil's Cathedral. Inside this Four Seasons outpost, guests will find a heated indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and a spa with a hair and nail salon and an extensive menu of treatments. The hotel is also home to a few dining options: Quadrum serves up authentic Italian fare, Bystro dishes up Russian-Nordic fusion cuisine and the Amnis Café offers small bites and juices in the spa. For drinks in a laid-back setting, head to Silk Lounge for afternoon tea and desserts or Moskovsky bar to enjoy some jazz and signature cocktails. As far as accommodations go, the hotel's 180 rooms and suites feature unique layouts; though all are equipped with free Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms that come with double vanities and separate showers and tubs. Finally, the staff at this Four Seasons is described as top-notch, and many appreciated that the employees understood multiple languages and could effectively communicate with travelers.

The location of this Ritz-Carlton outpost it one of its major assets. Situated in the heart of Moscow, just a short walk from the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral, the hotel puts guests near all the city has to offer. Accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow feature city or courtyard views, marble bathrooms, work desks, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi access. Similar to the brand's other properties, its Moscow iteration is stocked with on-site amenities: The hotel is home to a spa, a 24-hour fitness center and plenty of meeting space, plus multiple eateries. Novikov Restaurant & Bar plates up Pan-Asian cuisine; Cafe Russe serves breakfast and light snacks daily; The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lobby Lounge offers appetizers, afternoon tea and various beverages accompanied by live music from noon to midnight; and the O2 Lounge rooftop restaurant and bar features panoramic views of Moscow and a variety of seafood dishes, sushi rolls and cocktails. The only gripe: Some travelers noted the staff members aren't as friendly or accommodating as you might expect for a Ritz-Carlton. Keep in mind that because of the hotel's ties to the Marriott family, Marriott Bonvoy members can accrue or redeem points by choosing to stay here.

Guests loved this hotel for its prime location in the heart of Moscow. The Metropol places guests within short walking distance of many top attractions, including the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral and the Moscow Kremlin, to name a few. What's more, travelers are also just blocks from four different metro stations, making it easy to explore Russia's biggest city. Within the hotel, guests are treated to eye-catching Old World decor, including classic wood furniture and cascading drapery. Standard rooms feature minibars, LCD TVs, 24-hour room service and handmade bonbons compliments of the on-site pastry chef. And the tasty fare doesn't stop there. Lodgers lauded the hotel's breakfast spread, which serves standard breakfast fare (think eggs, pancakes and porridge) alongside a musical accompaniment. There's also the art nouveau-style Chaliapin Bar, which serves afternoon tea and cocktails. In addition to the location and dining, recent guests also gave shout outs to the hotel's friendly staff, who made them feel at home during their stay.