Ararat Park Hyatt offers an excellent location 5 minutes from Red Square in the prime shopping area, moments from both TsUM and Detsky Mir department stores. Energize at the fitness centre. Rejuvenate at the spa and Turkish bath. Pamper yourself at the solarium, or with a massage in one of the treatment rooms. Have a drink at the juice bar and a dip in the pool. When going out, ask for advice at the tours and tickets desk. Take a tasty packed lunch, and use the handy ATM. Return to write about the trip with the free...

Taleon Imperial Hotel has an unbeatable location within 5 minutes walk of the Palace Square and the Hermitage and 1 minute from Nevsky Prospekt, by the picturesque Moyka River. Taleon Hotel is the stunning former palace of the czarist-era Eliseev merchant family. The rooms include fine Italian furnishings and reproductions of masterpieces on the walls. Enjoy the butler service available. Energize at the gym. Rejuvenate at the spa, in the Turkish bath and sauna. Follow it with a dip in the plunge pool, and a massage....

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow has a wonderful location, only a 5-minute walk from St. Basils Cathedral, Red Square and the Kremlin, plus staff who will help you enjoy it. The Kempinski Hotel Baltschug looks like a palace with its exterior from 1898. Inside, the classic and modern are combined, with lovely décor and superb friendly and helpful service. When not at Moscow's greatest sites on the hotel's doorstep, enjoy all of the Baltschug Hotel's facilities. Energize at the gym. Rejuvenate at the sauna and solarium,...

The Marriott Moscow Royal Aurora enjoys an ideal location 2 minutes walk from the Bolshoi Theatre and Tsum Department Store, and close to the Kremlin. The Marriott Royal Aurora offers grand, stylish interiors. Exclusive to the hotel and adding to the luxury, is a butler service to each room looking after the guest’s every need. Energize for the day ahead at the fully equipped fitness centre. To relax, savour the spa and enjoy the sauna or a soothing massage. Follow all with a refreshing dip in the pool. Make use...

The multi-award winning National boasts an unbelievable location, the best in Moscow, across the street from Red Square, and a 5-minute walk from GUM shopping and the Bolshoi. Imagine a superb breakfast buffet in front of a huge window with an incredible view of the Kremlin, the Red Square and St. Basil's. Following breakfast, lunch or dinner, step out amidst Moscow’s greatest sites. The National is a beautiful, timeless hotel with a lovely lobby, restaurant and bar, and style rather than just fashion. The excellent,...

Renaissance Moscow Hotel is favourably located by the attractive Ekaterina Park and 10 minutes from the Metro to easily access Moscow centre. It also offers a free scheduled shuttle bus. The Marriott Renaissance Hotel had a makeover in 2008 with renovations creating the lovely new interiors of the Great Room and the sophisticated Club-level lounge. Energize at the fitness centre and follow it with a refreshing dip at the large pool. Savour the sauna and solarium or be pampered at the beauty parlour. For trips, make...

The Savoy is a beautiful boutique hotel built in 1913, offering a great location a 7-8 minute walk from the Kremlin, within a wonderful area for shopping. The 26 square- metre rooms are furnished with elegant Italian-style furniture. The beds have orthopedic mattresses and hypoallergenic pillows and bedclothes. The luxury marble bathroom is with a heated floor. Rejuvenate at the sauna and beauty salon. Have a refreshing dip in the large pool. When ready to go out, ask the friendly and professional English-speaking...

The Metropol boasts a wonderful location opposite the Bolshoi Theater and a 5-minute walk from Red Square and the Kremlin. The Metropol Hotel offers timeless sophistication. The Hotel Metropol retains an old sense of classic style, with opulent art nouveau interiors. The character and layout of each room is different from the others though, to suit all tastes. Rejuvenate at the superb sauna area and with a soothing massage. Or energize for the day ahead at the excellent gym. For fun, play the tables at the casino....

The Rocco Forte Astoria Hotel has an excellent location across from the beautiful St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and within 10 minutes walk of Nevsky Prospekt, Palace Square and the Hermitage. Energize at the gym. Rejuvenate at the spa, in the sauna and Turkish baths. Have a massage and a dip in the pool. When ready to go out, ask the friendly staff for tickets, and tours advice. The ATM is also useful. Enjoy a tea or coffee at the attractive Hotel Astoria lounge with live music, during the day. For later, the restaurant...

The Grand Hotel Emerald is situated only a 10-minute walk from the Metro and 7-8 minutes from Nevsky Prospekt, nearby the Smolny Cathedral and the Taurida Garden. The Grand Emerald is an economical alternative to many hotels in this category, but features lovely interiors in the classic, grand style. Write home about the Emerald using the free Wi-Fi internet access. Energize at the gym, on one of the fitness programs. Take part in an aerobics session. Rejuvenate at the spa, in the Russian and Turkish baths, and Jacuzzi....