Accommodations in Moscow

• Hotel rating: Luxury

• 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. Features: 221 rooms & 37 suites, restaurant, bar, indoor pool, gym. Room amenities: Air conditioning, safe, minibar, 24hr room service, robe & slippers, pillow menu, Wi-Fi.

• Hotel rating: Exceptional

The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow, offers luxury accommodation in central Moscow, only a few steps from the Kremlin and Red Square. The spacious rooms and suites are traditionally decorated with polished wood and rich natural fabrics but also feature state-of-the-art technology. Many rooms also have stunning city views. The hotel has four of the finest restaurants in Moscow including an award-winning landmark rooftop restaurant and bar with a spectacular view. The spa also offers a large range of therapies and treatments.

• 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: Exceptional

Opened in 1935 as the Moskva Hotel, this landmark property in the heart of Moscow is now part of the luxurious Four Seasons hotel group, offering stylish contemporary comforts while retaining its 1930s constructivist design. The hotel offers a variety of room categories, all spacious, bright and airy with contemporary furnishings. Some feature balconies while many of the suites offer views of Moscow's skyline. The hotel's restaurants offer a variety of cuisine, from Italian to regional Russian specialities. The spa facilities are extensive and include 14 treatment rooms and a temperature-controlled lap pool in a glass-roofed courtyard. Features: 180 rooms, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, lap pool, spa, fitness centre, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, tea & coffee facilities, safe, minibar, 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.

• Hotel rating: Good Standard