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Hotel Metropol MoscowvsMarco Polo Presnja Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Metropol Moscow scores significantly higher than Marco Polo Presnja Hotel. Hotel Metropol Moscow scores 95 with accolades from 10 sources such as Star Service, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Metropol Moscow
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
BlackBook
Michelin Guide
Oyster
2 Teatralny proyezd, Moscow 109012, Russia
From $238/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"The Art Nouveau mosaic by Mikhail Vrubel that tops the Metropol's facade sets it apart in era and in style from other hotels of its class." Full review
"It's a huge hotel (363 rooms), with a grand lobby, an even grander restaurant under a vaulted stained-glass ceiling, and fountains and marble pillars for adornment."
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Avoid the seven tiny single rooms and the rooms with views over the glass ceiling of the Metropol Hall—you'll feel as if you're stuck in a broom closet.
"The location, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre and a five-minute walk from the Kremlin, is top-notch." Full review
"Some of the standard rooms are very small, but the location and public rooms are spectacular and filled with history."
Top Choice
"Nothing short of an art nouveau masterpiece, the historic Metropol brings an artistic touch to every nook and cranny." Full review
"This renowned Art Nouveau hotel has played host to luminaries throughout modern history, from Tolstoy to Al Gore."
"Enjoying one of the better locations in town, this is Moscow's grandest grande dame." Full review
"Perfect for drinking massive amounts of vodka (courtesy of room service) and pretending you and your fellow comrades have arrived on official government business."
2 Stars
"Now you can enjoy the evening admiring its palatial décor, mythological frescoes and glass ceiling, and follow in the footsteps of famous guests like George Bernard Shaw and Berthold Brecht. " Full review
Luxury
"A Moscow institution since opening in 1907, the Metropol oozes history and is a throwback to pre-Revolution Russia." Full review
Marco Polo Presnja Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Spiridonyevskiy pereulok, 9, Moscow 123104, Russia
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The Marco Polo is one of Moscow's most coveted places to stay." Full review
"This hotel has many rooms with balconies overlooking a quiet green residential neighborhood near Patriarch's Ponds." Full review
Top Choice
"it's comfortable enough. And it's great value for your hard-earned cash. There are some excellent deals available here – if you book far in advance." Full review
Top Choice
"This place has a bit of that old-style institutional feel, but it's comfortable enough. And it's great value for your hard-earned cash." Full review