Accommodations in Moscow

• Hotel rating: Luxury

Located in the centre of Moscow, the hotel Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow is a short walk from the Bolshoi Theatre and only a few minutes' walk from the Kremlin, Red Square and the Russian Parliament. The hotel rooms are designed in a contemporary style and all feature a bath and shower. Facilities in the hotel include a spa, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. There is a choice of three restaurants and two bars in this five star hotel.

• Hotel rating: Luxury

The Hotel Baltschug Kempinski is located on the banks of the Moskva river just a short walk from the Kremlin and Red Square. The hotel has been refurbished to blend its traditional architectural design with modern facilities, with views of Red Square, the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral. Features: 227 rooms & suites, restaurant, bar, cafe, sushi bar, summer terrace, indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, gym,. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satelitte television, adaptor plugs, safe.

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Hotel National was built in 1903 by renowned Russian architect Alexander Ivanov and stands in the heart of Moscow overlooking the walls of the Kremlin. Red Square, St Basil's Cathedral and the Bolshoi Theatre are all within five minutes' walk. The hotel's eclectic Russian interior includes chandeliers, antiques and frescoed ceilings that survived the revolution and have been carefully restored. Rooms are traditionally furnished with antiques and art. Its award-winning Moskovsky Restaurant offers a range of Russian and European cuisine and has panoramic windows overlooking the Kremlin. The hotel's health and fitness centre includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium, and also offers massage and spa treatments.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Designed in 1898 and opened in 1905, the Metropol Hotel has enjoyed an illustrious history among Moscow society. Just a short walk away from Red Square, the Kremlin and the Bolshoi theatre, the Metropol Hotel is a perfect base for Moscow sightseeing. The vast majority of the guest rooms are furnished in the style of the early 20th Century and feature parq flooring and classical furniture. From 2016, deluxe rooms have been styled in a modern contemporary style in shades of cream and ivory. Breakfast is served in the metropole hall, whose impressive glass dome is one of the finest examples of the European Art Nouveau style. Dine for at the Savva restaurant for lunch or dinner. Named after the founder of the hotel, it offers a fine selection of classical Russian cuisine in an informal atmosphere. Features: 318 rooms & suites, breakfast room, restaurant, bar, indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness room. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, minibar, hairdryer.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Ideally located within walking distance of Red Square and the Bolshoi Theatre, the Marriott Royal Aurora offers a perfect combination of traditional style and modern comfort. Each of the 192 rooms have air conditioning, a safe, minibar and personalised butler service. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants and a bar.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

The Cosmos Hotel Moscow is located in the north-east Moscow on one of the city's major streets - prospect Mira, in green district, just 20 minutes drive to the centre. The architectural asceticism expressed by the simplicity and harmony of its construction and the combination of glass and steel make the hotel similar to the spaceship striving to the universe. Even the interior of the hotel creates the atmosphere of cosmic freedom, purity and relaxation.

• Hotel rating: Exceptional

The Ritz Carlton is a luxury 5 star hotel located a few steps from the Kremlin and Red Square. The hotel has 344 spacious and luxuriously decorated rooms and suites which are traditionally furnished with polished wood and rich natural fabrics. The hotel's restaurants are some of the finest in Moscow and there is a spa offering a large range of therapies and treatments.

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Moscow Marriott Grand hotel is centrally located on Tverskaya Street near Red Square, the Kremlin and the Bolshoi theatre. The hotel offers spacious rooms and suites with modern amenities, and features an atrium with a glass dome as well as a refined restaurant serving modern international cuisine. Features: 400 rooms & suites, restaurant, lobby bar, indoor swimming pool, spa, fitness centre. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Centrally located in one of Moscow's most prestigious areas, the Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy is a short distance from the Kremlin and Red Square. The 233 guest rooms include 27 suites with views overlooking the city. The hotel's Amrita Spa & Wellness centre includes an indoor swimming pool, gym, treatments rooms, sauna and solarium facilities and the 4 restaurant and lounge areas offer a selection of cuisines.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Occupying one of the famous "Seven Sisters" skyscrapers that Stalin had built in the 1950s, The Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya is located in the Garden Ring area of Moscow. All 273 rooms are designed in a modern and contemporary style with the latest modern amenities. Guests can dine at the restaurant which serves Russian and international cuisine. Health and well-being facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness room and solarium. The hotel also has a currency exchange bureau and a gift shop.

• Hotel rating: Luxury

A member of 'The Small Luxury Hotels of the World', the Savoy Hotel is located very close to the Bolshoy and Maly Theatres as well as Red Square and the Kremlin. The Savoy offers 67 rooms, a restaurant serving both Russian and European Cuisine, and a fitness centre and swimming pool.

• Hotel rating: Exceptional

The luxurious Lotte Hotel Moscow is ideally situated near to the shops, bars and restaurants of the Arbat quarter. The grand reception area with glass chandeliers and marbled columns leads to modern guestrooms, which are some of the most spacious in Moscow. Dine at OVO, the two-michelin star restaurant by renowned Italian chef Carlo Cracco, or MEGUmi, which offers Japanese cuisine with the emphasis on seafood from its open kitchen. The Madara Spa has been consistently awarded for its creative approach to holistic treatments coupled with modern spa techniques. Features: 300 rooms & suites, 2 bars, 2 restaurants, fitness room, indoor swimming pool, spa & wellness centre, Wi-Fi Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, tea & coffee facilities, coffee machine, Audio docking station, minibar, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

The Holiday Inn Lesnaya is located close to Belorusskaya metro station, allowing easy access to central Moscow. The Kremlin and Red Square are a 15 minute journey away and Moscow's main shopping area is within walking distance of the hotel. This 12-storey modern hotel building has 300 rooms and suites equipped with high speed internet access, min bar, tea & coffee making facilities and satellite television. Other hotel facilities include a curency exchange, gym, bar and restaurant.

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Intercontinental Moscow Tverskaya is a modern hotel with an ideal location on Tverskaya Ulitsa, one of the main boulevards of Moscow thatleads to Red Square. Guestrooms are designed using restful, neutral colours in a contemporary style and are large for a city centre property, having a floor space of 38 sq metres. Features: 203 rooms & suites, lobby bar, restaurant, gym, sauna, spa. Room amenities: Tea & coffee facilities, iPod docking station, minibar, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Luxury

The St Regis Moscow Nikolskaya has a city-centre location on the corner of Nikolskaya Street and Lubyanska Square. The hotel is a conversion of a complex of historic buildings and has retained its original facade. The guestrooms have a luxurious and elegant design. Features: 210 rooms, restaurant, bar, pastry counter, 24-hour swimming pool, sauna, hammam, treatment rooms. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, minibar, butler service, kettle available upon request, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Located on the banks of the River Moskva, the Katerina City is a modern 4-star hotel, situated close to the Paveletsky train station, which links the centre of Moscow with Domodedovo airport, and 4km from the Kremlin and Red Square. Features: 120 rooms, restaurant, bar, fitness centre, sauna. Room amenities: Television, safe, minibar, hairdryer, air conditioning.

• Hotel rating: Exceptional

Located in the heart of Moscow, opposite the Kremlin, the Four Seasons Hotel Moscow is housed in the historic building of Moskva Hotel. The hotel opened in 2014 and is considerable by many to be one of the finest hotels in Moscow. Features: 180 rooms, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, Indoor swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, Wi-Fi Room amenities: Television, safe, minibar, hairdryer.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow The 5-star Radisson Royal Hotel is in a picturesque location, set on the Moskva river and just 3.5km from The Kremlin and Red Square, with an underground station just 700 metres away. The hotel has its own fleet of yachts providing Moskva river cruise excursions directly from the hotel. Facilities: 497 rooms and suites; 9 restaurants and bars; Wi-Fi; Wellness Club & Spa; indoor 50-metre swimming pool. Room amenities: air conditioning; heated bathroom floor; Wi-Fi; television.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

This modern glass-fronted property offers comfortably furnished rooms. The hotel is located in the business district of Moscow, 15 minutes' drive from Red Square and the Kremlin. Mendeleyevskaya metro station is located opposite the hotel and allows easy access to many of Moscow's best attractions. Features: 255 rooms & suites, restaurant, bar, fitness centre. Room amenities: Satellite television, air conditioning, minibar, Wi-Fi, hairdryer.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard

Ideally located in the south of Moscow, the Park Inn Sadu Moscow is a Superior category property, which offers comfortable accommodation coupled with modern amenities. The well-appointed guestrooms and suites feature soft pastel colours and modern furniture. Features: 118 rooms, restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Television, safe, minibar, air conditioning.

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Golden Apple hotel is situated a 20-minute walk from the Kremlin and Red Square. Occupying a beautiful 19th-century building, this hotel is modern in design, offering rooms decorated in a bold, minimalist style and with contemporary furnishings. Features: 92 rooms & suites, restaurant, 24-hour bar, fitness room, spa with sauna and hot tub. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, heated bathroom floors, minibar, safe.

• Hotel rating: Superior

The Akvarel Boutique Hotel is in the heart of Moscow's historic centre, close to Red Square and many of the city's main sites. The hotel's staff are friendly, welcoming and willing to help. Rooms are of a good size and are individually decorated, featuring works by contemporary Russian artists. The hotel boasts a spacious lobby bar, where drinks and snacks are available. There is a small on-site restaurant, and staff can also make local recommendations and reservations. Features: 24 rooms & suites, restaurant, bar, gym, library, outdoor dining (summer months). Room amenities: Air conditioning, room service, luxury bedding & toiletries, tea & coffee facilities, minibar, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Superior

Radisson Blu Olympiyskiy Hotel is located next to the Prospekt Mira Avenue and Olympic Stadium, offering breathtaking views of the Russian capital. Rooms are large and modem, many with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Moscow skyline. The hotel's Fire Lake Grill House offers a broad menu of local and international cuisine, while a cocktail can be enjoyed at the ARILD bar.

Features: 379 rooms & suites, bar, restaurant, gym.
Room amenities: Air conditioning, robe & slippers, sofa, coffee maker, television, Wi-Fi.