The Metropol has a spectacular location -- steps from the Kremlin and opposite the Bol'shoi -- and is dripping history: pre-revolutionary building, lots of gold leaf and marble, potted palms, long empty corridors -- all straight out of "Mission to Moscow". Service is not bad, either: it seems like the staff really do try. But . . . The last... more

The hotel is very grand and located next to Red Square so perfect for sight seeing even on a short business trip. Great if you are interested in the history of the place - the corridors are filled with photos of previous guests. The rooms were unbearably warm with no access to fresh air unfortunately. The bathroom was old fashioned... more

What a place! The Metropol is a huge, cavernous hotel that oozes old world history, luxury and modern Russia all at the same time. It's 10 minutes stroll from Red Square and seems to be at the crossing point of a number of historic or sightseeing walks. The purpose of my trip was business and so I had little time... more

This is my second trip to Moscow in a span of 2 years. I stayed at the Metropol for a week in September as part of an official institutional group's visit to Moscow. There were more than a hundred of us in the entourage. We must have taken up at least 50% of their hotel occupancy for the week. With... more

The atmosphere is classic, timeless, subtle luxury. Sauna in basement is as good as any hotel (sauna at Bristol in Warsaw is a comparison). This is a real Russian hotel. You can feel the shadows of Lenin, Trotsky, rich art collectors, etc going to meetings, dinners, etc. Service -- in the context of the puzzle that is all things Russian... more

I liked the Metropol. First thing you have to do is remember that you are in Moscow, not NYC, or Paris. The Metropol is an old classic Moscow hotel that has been upgraded and continues to try and improve. For example one of the biggest complaints I read here before going was lack of high speed internet in rooms. I... more

We stayed here for five days in May. Although the location is superb the hotel is not worth the cost. We got a room withouth air conditioning, which is just not acceptable for a hotel at this price level. Furthermore breakfast and internet access is not included in the price. The rooms were just average when it comes to comfort.... more

Location was unbeatable. Rooms were big and comfortble. No internet in rooms and had to hang out in lobby to use internet at $$$$for 24hrs. No coffee to go in the morning or croissant. Choices were $30 buffet breakfast or nothing until noon. We were working so that was not an option. No place nearby to get coffee early in... more

I spent one night here on a stopover in Moscow. My room was average size but with a high ceiling and very comfortable furnishings. Bathroom small but perfectly functional. Large in room safe was a welcome feature in Moscow, with plenty of room for a laptop and other expensive gadgets. I must say I didn't like the pillows though, far... more