Kempinski Baltschug
- December 23, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
atramos from san juan, Puerto Rico
After taking the overnight train from St. Petersburg, we were anxious to get to the hotel, so we were very glad when the driver of the car we had requested the hotel to arrange for us was there waiting for us. After a 40 minute drive, we arrived at the Kempinski Baltschug, with its wonderful view of the Kremlin and St. Basil’s Cathedral.
The hotel lobby is large and business-like, with many seats. Some nights there was live music - you may seat and listen without being pushed to order a drink. If you do, be prepared to pay dearly for well-prepared concoctions. Check-in was efficient, although the clerk indicated that we would have to pay extra if we wanted our room before 10am - so we waited.
The rooms are large and nicely decorated a-la Westin. Our room did not have a Kremlin view, but the city view was quite pleasant. Bottled water is provided daily free of charge. Many toiletries, and slippers, are also provided. Room service was efficient but very expensive. The TV had only two English-speaking channels, but with so many attractions, who needs more? Wireless Internet access is available at a high price.
The hotel location is just great - walking distance to Red Square, the Tretyakov Gallery, and more than one metro station. The neighborhood is up and coming and full of new restaurants and coffee shops. I can't wait to be back to Moscow and stay here again.
From journal Moscow in 36 Hours