Moscow

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. — Concierge

The capital’s lavish new Radisson Blu will pay homage to Socialist Realism, with nearly a thousand original artworks displayed throughout the hotel. — BlackBook

Sleek, spacious lobby. Crystal clear elevators and sharp aluminum accents. 20 of the 220 guest rooms are suites. — BlackBook

It's on a comeback... The revamped rooms... are spacious. — Concierge

One of the city’s best five-stars, featuring spacious and well-appointed rooms, an attractively modern design and typical Swiss hospitality in the shape of great restaurants, a spa and great service. — The Telegraph

Moscow’s Golden Apple hotel is one of the city’s first ever boutiques. — The Telegraph

The luxury spa hotel is the perfect choice for business travelers as well as those after a romantic weekend with lots of pampering. — Frommer's

Located in the heart of the old city, two blocks from the Bolshoi Theater, this is the top pick in Moscow for leisure travelers seeking something special away from the familiar brand name. — Star Service

A homey if somewhat outdated place to stay in the city center with high ceilings, skirted bedspreads, and tasseled lampshades. — Fodor's

A 203-room new-build on the site of the old Hotel Minsk, within a mile’s stroll of the Kremlin and a straight shot by car or train from Sheremetyevo International Airport. — Condé Nast Traveler

Everything about the hotel is big: The 12-foot-plus ceilings, the malachite columns, the Art Nouveau chandeliers, the regal corridors built on a space-is-no-object scale. — Frommer's

Lotte Hotel Moscow is an elegant and grand five-pearl hotel with a refined vibe and staff that are reportedly quite welcoming. — Oyster

Modern hotel — a replica of the historic 1930s-era Hotel Moskva — in a landmark location near Red Square, the Kremlin and the State Duma. — Hideaway Report

The stone-layer-cake building itself is reason enough to stay in the Leningradskaya, renovated in 2008 by Hilton from the cellars to the soaring spire. — Frommer's

The spacious, two-story lobby is decorated with a sculpture that resembles a model of a molecule, typical of the Soviet-era decor throughout. — Fodor's

The five-star Golden Ring Hotel is a reliable luxury Moscow hotel located in the centre of the city. — The Telegraph

This elegant hotel, named after the famous Russian tsar and founder of St Petersburg, is an upscale all-rounder. — The Telegraph

Standing on the banks of the Moskva river, this massive 410-room hotel has some great views of the city. It is also conveniently close to a metro station. — DK Eyewitness

This large hotel has over 400 well-furnished rooms, conference facilities, a pool and a fitness centre. — DK Eyewitness