Hotel Rossija Moscow

• angelochka
• Reviews: 106

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nothing left...

i've heard that they demolished the hotel but havent seen that sad empty place myself till 2 weeks ago, in fact it's pretty sad cause it was the hotel in the city with a very good location and at the same time the prices were average (unusual for Moscow!). we still dont know what will be at it's place, probably another hotel but no construction works happening at the moment. All is about the money..and probably we will see another 5* hotel with huge prices in the future:(

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Architecture, Road Trip, Business Travel

Hotel Rossija Moscow Photo: ah.. empty place between the church and adboard

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• dtracker
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• guilopez
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• sennaya
• Reviews: 574

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HOTEL ROSSIYA: Biggest now the smallest

In 1967 the Hotel Rossiya along the banks of the Moscow river and the Kremlinn was the largest in the world. It had 2700 rooms and a great view and short walk to Red Square.
It was a very economical accommodation in the best location. Now the russian government is renovating the area, the hotel is torn down and by 2009 a new 5-star development will be in place. Once the great hotel for all people, now it will be an expensive place for travelers with big budgets.

Unique Quality: Right next to the Kremlin

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Budget Travel, Photography, Architecture

Hotel Rossija Moscow Photo: Hotel Rossiya torn down and reconstructed

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• mwe
• Reviews: 320

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Centrally located within view of Red Square.

At this hotel you'll know you're in Moscow, as you can see the iconic view of Red Square.
It's a huge hotel. I had a classic Soviet refrigerator in my room.

In 1999 the rooms weren't airconditioned, apparently because Russians like to enjoy the heat after the cold Moscow winters. However, there were very long opening windows in the bedrooms.

There were security receptionists on every floor of the hotel to prevent ladies knocking on people's room doors. This didn't happen to me, but others on my coach party were approached.
I don't know the cost, as it was included in the cost of a Cosmos coach tour.

Unique Quality: Probably the most centrally located hotel in Moscow.
Easy walk to all the significant sights.

• Opinion of Price: N/A

Hotel Rossija Moscow Photo: View from the Hotel Rossiya!

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• RuiPT
• Reviews: 63

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The old comunism accommodation

I stayed in Roossya hotel only 3 nigths. I can tell you that hotel is the biggest in Europe, and the view of my room was not very nice, because I only could see others rooms from the hotel. The room were confortable and with enough space and very clean. The staff wasn't much friendly, and almost every time we need to show our hotel card. But the most important I was a few steps from St Basil Cathedral and from Red Square.

Unique Quality: Great location

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Seniors, Family Travel

Hotel Rossija Moscow Photo: The tall building in the middle is the hotel

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• High_Elf
• Reviews: 22

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• sue_stone
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The biggest hotel in Europe!

Hotel Rossija calls itself the biggest hotel in Europe - and it sure is huge!! Located just off Red Square, it is in a fabulous central location to explore Moscow.

There are a few different types of rooms (the un-renovated rooms cheapest of course) and I can highly recommend the 'renovated Kremlin view' rooms - our room had the most amazing view of St Basils Cathedral & the Kremlin (and considering we spent so much time in our room as my husband got food poisoning, this was truly appreciated!).

Unique Quality: The hotel is split into 4 wings, so make sure you know which wing your room is in, or you will spend ages walking around the never ending corridors looking for it. Make sure you carry the small card with you at all times that shows your room number, as you will be asked to show this when catching a lift from the lobby.

There are a few restaurants and bars in the lobby area, and there are small cafes located on most floors as well. I wouldn't recommend the food at any of these...but they do sell cold drinks and snacks. Not cheap though.

The reception staff were not too friendly, but did speak some English. There is a taxi booking desk in the lobby (they understood English too), where you can prepay and they will give the driver details of where you are going.

I have heard rumour that Hotel Rossija is being demolished in the next couple of years...what a pity! It may be ugly looking but it is the perfect base to explore this intriguing city.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Architecture, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons, Luxury Travel

Hotel Rossija Moscow Photo: View from our hotel room!

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• morgenhund
• Reviews: 391

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Carbuncle of communism

The Rossiya was a very comfortable hotel - with duvets and comfortable beds, which are not always guaranteed in 3 star accommodation in Moscow and had an unbeatable location, especially when guests chose a Kremlin/Red Square view (you paid extra for this). The bathrooms were compact but well appointed and the rooms comfortable and spacious enough. The building might be a carbuncle of communism, but from the inside you can't of course see it! Breakfast was a pricey extra - why not go elsewhere!

Unique Quality: Booking a room with a view of the Kremlin might have cost about $20 extra per night, but to pull back the curtains to the view of Red Square, St Basil's and the Kremlin was certainly worth it - particularly if you were only staying one night.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average

Hotel Rossija Moscow Photo: The central tower of the Rossiya

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