Moscow hotels are amazing. There is a myriad of good luxury hotels in Moscow. But only some of them are worth the cost and are hard to compete with. We are presenting you the best 5-star hotels in Moscow city center.

1. MOSS Boutique hotel – #1 of Moscow hotels

About hotel

Of all 5-star hotels in Moscow Moss is our favorite for its uniqueness and original style. Recently opened in April 2017, hotel MOSS is housed in the five-story building of the late 19th century. Its interiors are designed in accordance with the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, associated with an idea of appreciation of the beauty of things in their simplicity, naturalness and incompleteness. Front-desk welcomes guests with a low wooden table. There are wooden sculptures made up of the former beams and nails (!) in the lobby. The Ingo Maurer lamps look like overturned bowls and chandeliers of automobile filters from Sasha Fuchs provide a dim lighting that emphasizes the texture of natural materials. There are also some modern Russian and international artworks dotted throughout the public spaces and rooms. All of it can be purchased.

Location

The MOSS Boutique is situated in the city’s pleasant Basmanny District. Plenty of city sights are within a 5-minute walk, including Moscow Sovremennik Theater and the Chisty Prudy (Clean Ponds), while the Kremlin, Red Square and GUM, a former state-run department store now housing the world famous high-end brands, are some 10-15 minute stroll away.

Rooms and facilities

There are 30 rooms of 3 categories: MOSS Soft, MOSS Sweet and MOSS High. The concept of the hotel is based on a special attention to tactile sensations, smells and sounds. Doorknobs from the Crimean pebbles, Nepal pashmina on beds and wooden wardrobes of Belgian designer Dirk Cousaert in every room create a unique tactile interior. Experience the sounds of the rain, the croaking of frogs and chirping of birds, smells of natural materials and fine perfume fragrances. The hotel’s amenities include restaurant and bar, fitness center, meeting room, summer terrace and concierge service available 24/7. The hotel is pet friendly.

2. Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow

About hotel

This ultra-modern international standard downtown hotel in Moscow was specially created for the most discerning guests who appreciate exclusiveness, individual approach and superior quality. The hotel is proud of its gourmet restaurants to please every taste. The trendy Conservatory Lounge & Bar, one of the most beautiful bars in the world according to “Architectural Digest” magazine. Located under the glass roof of the hotel, the bar offers stellar views over the capital. Another hotel’s attraction is a private chapel located on the ninth floor. And precisely this perfect combination of timeless values and modernity, wood and glass in interiors constitute the unique style of “Ararat Park Hyatt”.

Many celebrities visiting Moscow choose Ararat Park Hayat as their place to stay. The hotel met Hugh Jackman and Mickey Rourke, and Jennifer Lopez was preparing for her capital show in the Library Hall on 12th floor.

Location

The hotel is located next to the Red Square in the historical center of Moscow and in close proximity to the Bolshoi Theatre, to the Kremlin, the business center of Moscow and the timeless shopping malls TSUM and GUM.

Rooms and facilities

Take your pick from 208 wonderful rooms, including 29 spacious suits individually designed by prominent NY architect Tony Chi. The hotel offers fine-dining restaurants, lounge zones, conference rooms and ultra-modern Quantum Spa & Health Club.

3. Lotte Hotel Moscow

About hotel

The swanky 10-floor Moscow hotel operating in the capital for seven years is the first oversea enterprise of South Korean luxury hotel chain. With its $350 million construction cost it became the biggest investment project in the history of hospitality business in Russia. Opened its doors in 2010, Lotte has won a lot of big awards and became very popular among the travelers around the world. One of the latest hotel’s achievements is the 2015 French Prix Villegiature award in “Best Hotel Breakfast in Europe” nomination. Shouldn’t it be a point of pride that your hotel has the best breakfast? Sure! But in Lotte you can indulge yourself with gourmet dishes all day long. Experience delicious Italian cuisine in OVO by Carlo Cracco, twice-awarded Michelin star chef or drop in at MEGUmi – a trendy authentic Japanese restaurant.

Location

The intersection of New Arbat Avenue and Novinskiy Boulevard, where the hotel is located, is famous for its cultural sights and plenty of dining and shopping options. Just a 10-15 minutes’ walk from Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Moscow Zoo, hotel is within the immediate vicinity of The Lotte Plaza mall and Arbat Street.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel boasts the most spacious rooms and suites among Moscow luxury hotels, which perfectly combine the classic and the contemporary in their interiors. The Royal Suite in Lotte Hotel is the largest hotel room in Russia covering 490 m² (5274 sq ft).

The hotel is also proud of the Wedding & Event Bureau – a unique event boutique on the hotel basis with capacity of holding different events of any size and format, the first and the only one in Russia. There are lounge zones, underground parking, ultra-modern fitness center and swimming pool. And of course, do not miss a renowned Mandara Spa, one of the most luxury full-service spa in the city.

4. The StandArt Hotel Moscow

About hotel

Opened in 2015, the unique in its class StandArt Hotel in Moscow is the first member of the Design Hotels chain in Russia. The property that can boast original retro-futuristic interiors with graffiti and hand-painted panels, great central location and a strong gastronomic component, undoubtedly will please you with its successful blend of a fashionable art space and refined luxury. “Standard” was recognized as the best Russian five-star hotel in the “Best hotels of Russia-2016” competition, and Telegraph Travel included it in the list of the most prestigious hotels of Moscow.

Location

Being in the historic and cultural core of the capital you can easily reach by foot numerous museums, theaters, boutiques, restaurants and business centers like the Lenkom Theater and Bulgakov Museum, house museum of prominent Russian author, located in an apartment where he lived in Moscow. The Arbat Street, Alexander Garden and Red Square are 25-30 minutes away from hotel.

Rooms and facilities

There are 105 rooms of 4 categories from classic standard room to lavish suites. Every room will surprise you with its rustic cozy and luxury of ultra-modern amenities and premium guest facilities like collection of ETRO bedding and bath accessories, French cosmetics Lanvin, Smart HD TV Magic Mirrors. Visit a stylish Sever-Yug restaurant to sample original menu of double Michelin-starred brand-chef Angel Pascual or enjoy stunning panoramic views of Pushkin square in rooftop terrace. Relish a free moment of relaxation in hotel’s SPA by DECLÉOR. The StandArt also offers a 24-hour fitness center, tour/ticket assistance and 3 meeting rooms.

5. The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya

About hotel

Opened in 2013 and housed in several old edifices, this one of the best hotels in Moscow with a rich history linked to lots of names, titles, things and events. The building on Nikolskaya Street that once was the residence of Count Orlov-Davydov, still retains the splendor of French Art Nouveau and Russian Silver Age styles.

Today, one of the fundamental accents of St.Regis is the understanding of the specific lifestyle of its guests, a subtle interaction between business, art, music and sports. The hotel has its own unique atmosphere. And you can experience it in everything from the exclusive scent in the lobby to exquisite room service. This luxury hotel keeps maintaining a sense of distinctive individuality and commitment to the special traditions which is highly appreciated by its guests.

Location

Hotel is located on Lubyanka square, home to the monumental Lubyanka Building, the infamous headquarters of the KGB. It will only take you about 10 minutes to get to the Kremlin and Red Square, as well as to the renowned GUM shopping mall.

Rooms and facilities

All hotel’s 210 rooms and suites are elegantly decorated in chocolate brown and beige tones. The hotel also features private butler service, unique “Iridium” SPA, offering individual programs of exclusive SPA treatments and a business center which includes several halls of various sizes, designed in the Silver Age style and named after the great artists of the era such as Kandinsky ballroom and the Malevich conference hall. Sample authentic Italian cuisine in Atavola, and enjoy homemade signature dishes in Orlov lobby bar and lounge area.

6. Radisson Royal Hotel

About hotel

The Radisson Royal Hotel in Moscow is one of the prominent Stalin’s Seven Sisters skyscrapers, still remains one of Moscow’s iconic landmarks. Formerly known as Hotel Ukraina Moscow, renovated and modernized Radisson Royal, which opened its doors in 2010, perfectly combines opulent guest rooms with impressive business and leisure facilities. Hotel interiors are decorated with more than 1,200 (!) paintings of original Russian artists and 57 sculptures of the Soviet period. One of hotel’s gems is the ceiling painting “the Feast of labor and the harvest in hospitable Ukraine” which has been preserved and restored in the Central hall.

Over more than 60 years since its opening the hotel has hosted many international sport and movie stars. “Chelsea” and “Real Madrid” football teams, the Wachowskis, Francis Ford Coppola, Emir Kusturica, Robert De Niro, Zachary Quinto, Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Audrey Tautou, Ornella Muti, Sophia Loren are only few to mention.

Location

The hotel sits on the banks of the Moskva River opposite the House of Government of the Russia (also known as the “White House”), close to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building, World trade center and Moscow international business center also known as “Mosow-city”. The main attractions of the capital like Red Square, the Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, State Tretyakov Gallery and others are just a short drive away from here.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel offers 535 rooms, suites and serviced apartments, a library, banquet halls and conference rooms, a wellness club with a 49-meter pool, 26 boutiques, 18 restaurants and bars, as well as its own fleet of 10 yachts with year-round navigation. The interiors of the hotel’s Presidential Suite looks like a movie scenery by itself. Rumor has it that a Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson didn’t expect to enter and see such a huge room. The celebrity asked for the smaller one and gave her suit to … her image maker.

7. The Ritz-Carlton Moscow

About hotel

Established on the rubble of infamous Soviet Union “Inturist” Hotel, the 11-story Ritz-Carlton building perfectly fits in the architectural ensemble of Tverskaya Street due to a unique blend of the traditional architectural style of Moscow buildings of XVIII-XIX centuries and the Italian Renaissance. Flash back in time and have a taste of Russia’s rich culture in the elegant classic setting: the hotel lobby has marble columns topped by golden pilasters, and grand chandeliers, while the rooms are decked out with bathrooms fitted with marble from Portugal and Siberia. What a marvelous combination!

Location

Ritz Carlton is one of the top hotels in Moscow for many reasons. Its location is the best advantage the hotel has over many others. The hotel is right in the center of Moscow, just a short walk from the Kremlin and the Bolshoi Theater, this gorgeous hotel puts you near all the city’s major sites.

Rooms and facilities

There are 334 large, but homely rooms. Two of them, the “Ritz Carlton” suit and the “Moscow” suites have some of best panoramic views over the downtown of the city. In Ritz you will find everything you need for comfortable staying and even more — florists and personal butlers.

The hotel is particularly proud of its top-class restaurants in Moscow. Immerse yourself in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere of Cafe Russe, relish the unforgettable views over the Kremlin and Red Square at super-trendy O2 Lounge rooftop restaurant and enjoy a traditional for Russia tea ceremony at the Lobby Lounge Bar. The hotel is also home to a spa, a 24-hour fitness center and one of the largest conference areas in Moscow – the Grand Ballroom – with space for up to 700 guests. No wonder most of celebrities traditionally choose Ritz-Carlton.

8. Four Seasons Hotel

About hotel

Four Seasons, as well as the Ritz, opened on the site of ex Soviet hotel. It replaced the iconic “Moskva” hotel building which famous asymmetrical design was approved personally by Stalin, as the legend goes. In the process of multi-million dollar reconstruction the same Stalin’s facade was restored and a number of historic elements, mosaic, columns also were retained. However, Four seasons, opened in 2014, is state-of-the-art hotel, in which past and present do not interfere with each other, and coexist successfully.

Location

The location of Four Season Hotel in Moscow is the absolute best of all hotels in Moscow city center. The city’s top landmarks, including St Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, Lenin’s Mausoleum are right outside the hotel.

Rooms and facilities

Definitely you don’t want to leave the Four Seasons with its 15 floors, 180 rooms of pure luxury and 24-hours service that will satisfy even the most capricious wishes of its clients. Gourmets will take permanent residence in the local eateries — Quick and Quadrum, bar’s life lovers just need to go down to the first floor Moskovsky Bar. And of course, after an energetic day’s sightseeing a lot would love to wind down in the wonderful Amnis spa, offering 14 treatment rooms at the 3000 square meters area.

9. Hotel National Moscow

About hotel

Moscow’s iconic Hotel National opened in 1903 and went from being the Bolshevik’s residence housing the revolutionaries, including Lenin, to loss-making hotel in the postwar period. It was totally renovated in 2009 to preserve the hotel’s original décor. Its marble lobby boasts the antiques and art from Tsar’s palaces and the staircase landings are decorated with stained glass windows.

The National is the owner of Five Star Diamond Award given by American Hospitality Academy, the most prestigious international award in the hotel industry. French President Jacques Chirac, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Sylvester Stallone, Catherine Deneuve, Michael Jackson and many other famous people who stayed here probably appreciated the magnificent views from the windows of their rooms. So the proposal “How about blini with caviar and French champagne for breakfast with a wonderful view of the Kremlin?” is not a pretentious figure of speech, but a statement of fact if you’re staying at the Hotel National.

Location

The Alexander Garden is outside your door, across the pedestrian Manege Square. Top historical sites including the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Tretyakov Gallery, which is home to the world’s largest collection of Russian art are some minutes walk away from National Hotel.

Rooms and facilities

The National offers 202 lavish guest rooms including 55 historical suites embellished with authentic and rare Russian antiques, so you can feel like you’re actually living in a palace. Keep exploring the mysterious Russian soul through the signature food in the luxury hotel restaurants and bar.

10. Metropol

About hotel

Metropol hotel can boast a long and glorious history, dating back to the middle of the 19th century. However, it was named “Metropol” only in 1905. The service offered to clients in those days was staggering: the elevators, hot water and telephones in the rooms. Served faithfully to the Tsar, and the Bolsheviks, Metropol is the literal embodiment of the catch phrase “living history.” A fantastic interior (you want to say the scenery) and plenty of unique but tastefully selected antique make a deep impression.

And just think about those names! During the WWII Metropol hosted special guests of the Soviet government such as Bertolt Brecht and Bernard Shaw. Check out the central hall of the restaurant and imagine a famed Russian opera singer Shalyapin singing here. The café at Metropol is where Lenin gave one his famous speeches. Stalin and Mao took a stroll near the hotel. The prominent world stars celebrated the jubilee anniversary of a famed cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich.

In Soviet era people paid bribes to spend the evening at this restaurant. Today you don’t need to know “the right people” to book the hotel to stay at Metropol which is a true legend.

Location

Major Moscow attractions such as St Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, the Kremlin, Alexander Garden and the Bolshoi Theater are all within 2-minute walk.

Rooms and facilities

As you understood every room here is as lavish as the rest of the hotel: all are adorned with antique ornaments, chandeliers, high-quality bed linens and oil paintings. Enjoy the magic combination of sounds of a harp and astonishing views over the city when you have breakfast in the hotel restaurant with stained-glass ceiling.

The hotel also houses art nouveau-style Chaliapin Bar, which serves afternoon tea and cocktails, and Restaurant Savva, offering up a menu of modern Russian cuisine. Metropol offers 19 unique meeting rooms for holding various events with capacity from 10 to 400 people. Halls are individually named after famous people or popular Russian book characters and have its unique historic interior and design.

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