Street Address: Tverskaya 26 - Moscow, Russia

Location: Very Good.

Nearest Metro: Mayakovskaya

Staff Speaks English? Yes.

Would I Stay Here? Yes.

Nice, But For The Money,
There Are Better Places To Stay.

My visit to the Marriot Grand was March 20, 2004, and they had quite a Saint Patrick's Day party going on. The place was jumping with a very good, high energy rock band! And a lot of people were there. This isn't normal though. I was at the Grand several times in January and it was much, much quieter then.

The first room I saw was a standard room and it was quite nice. Rooms that featured twin beds had LARGE twin beds. That's good. I liked the cozy, peach-colored, well-lit corridors. But the bathrooms were not lit appropriately. They should have brighter lighting. I found the bathroom lighting to be sort of gloomy.

There are several attractive restaurants in the hotel. I liked the fountain on the ground floor (basement).

Guests on the 8th and 9th floor have access to the executive lounge. It's a comfortable little hangout spot with free snacks and things.

I liked the kitchen in the Presidential Suite. Overall, the Grand is a good place to stay of course, but I would recommend readers check out the nearby Sheraton Palace. I like it better there.

Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel     J   +7 (095) 937-0055

Street Address: Moscow, Russia

Location: Excellent.

Nearest Metro:

Staff Speaks English? Yes.

Would I Stay Here? Yes.

* Yikes! Another hotel that wants an arm and a leg! I love the atrium restaurant area *

Among the three Marriott hotels that are in the center of the city, this one is the nicest. I really liked the corridors with their navy blue carpet and cream-colored walls which feature attractive paintings and good hallway lighting. The first room I saw was a standard room and I was surprised with all that it had. The bedroom and bathroom areas are big! However the next level room I saw was about the same size, but had a smaller bathroom. The rooms are certainly comfortable and well-appointed. It's a classy place.

At the bottom of a large atrium is an attractive eating area. As you enter the restaurant you see and hear the sounds of trickling/babbling water in a quiet fountain. That is a nice touch. There are other attractive, comfortable eating areas in the hotel. It's a nice place. I prefer the Ararat Park Hyatt for less money though.

As I left, two doormen stood ready to say goodbye. Outside shops and restaurants are everywhere.

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