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Metropol Review

Originally built between 1899 and 1903, this first-class hotel has been the stage for some fabled events: Lenin spoke frequently in the assembly hall of the building, and David Lean filmed part of Doctor Zhivago in the restaurant. The hotel is one of Moscow's most elegant, with outstanding service and amenities. The lobby and restaurants transport you back a century, and the guest rooms have hardwood floors, Oriental rugs, and modern furnishings. Antiques grace all the suites, and the two presidential suites come with private saunas. The location, opposite the Bolshoi Theater and a five-minute walk from the Kremlin, is top-notch. Pros: superb location; beautiful interiors; great buffet breakfast. Con: some guest rooms need updating.

Contact Information

Address: 1/4 Teatralny proyezd, Kremlin/Red Square, Moscow, 103012 | Map It
Phone: 499/501-7800; 7499/501-7800 outside Russia
Website: www.metropol-moscow.ru
Metro: Ploshchad Revolutsii or Teatralnaya.
Location: Kremlin/Red Square

Hotel Amenities

292 rooms, 76 suites.
Restaurants, bars, gym, business center.
Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

potatoheadbobby, from USA

7/26/11

I stayed at the Metropol with my family in July of 2011, and it really killed my experience of Moscow.

My room was noisy, with the Karaoke Bar in the lobby playing throbbing music from 4:30am until 6:30am without so much as an apology from hotel management.

My room was never cleaned before 4:30pm.

Rooms were expensive (US$600/night for a double) and badly in need of an update (1970's era bathrooms with plastic counter tops). No amenities in the room, not even coffee or tea.

Front desk staff were rude and had no desire to please a customer. Management were just as bad.

I would never recommend this place.

Ratings details: Room: 2 | Atmosphere: 1 | Service: 1 | Value: 1
James_UK, from UK

4/7/07

It is huge and knackered - it reminded me of an institutional hospital, only the lunatics have been replaced by heavy expense businessmen who like a good choice of hookers in the lobby. BUT this is THE location to be in if you are visiting on holiday like we were. One big plus is the limo service to run you around town. The bill though was a shocker. I think next time we'll stay at the National.

Ratings details: Room: 1 | Atmosphere: 4 | Service: 2 | Value: 3