Marriott Courtyard Moscow

Even if you are the most seasoned traveler, you will still gawk at the daunting task of finding a good hotel in Moscow. Of the 240,000 hotels in the capital, 70% are of the dismal, ruined quality and 20% are the overpriced, flamboyant suites reserved for diplomats and the ridiculously wealthy. This leaves only 10% for the average traveler seeking affordable, clean accommodations. Not good odds.

But, if you book at the Marriott Courtyard, you will not have to worry about playing hotel roulette.

Located within walking distance of the Kremlin, the Marriott Courtyard is nestled on one of Moscow’s oldest streets. You will see a gentle milling of Moscovites relaxing and eating in the surrounding alleys, parks, restaurants, and theaters. If the locals love the area, you know it must be good!

The small but elegant entrance leads you away from the popular street, through a glass-covered courtyard,

View of the exterior

Standard Room

Restaurant

Room view

and into the modern lobby. Despite its world-renowned name, this hotel offers a purely Russian experience alongside all the amenities you’d expect from a Marriott. Internet access is available for purchase, but if you snag a room with a view of the courtyard, the lobby’s WiFi will reach you for free. A chic bar provides slightly overpriced drinks, but the around-the-corner grocery store swoops to the rescue by offering an array of beverages at much more manageable prices. Their continental breakfast will fill you up without slowing you down, a spread of regional and traditional dishes that will make you glad you choose the Marriott.

As with most Marriotts, you can watch a selection of English channels or movies in your room, but doing so would be robbing yourself of the nearby Russian delicacies. The Kremlin with its nighttime illuminations, the cafes with their never-ending parade of wine and beer, the restaurants with their borsch and ice cold vodka – so much waits for you outside the Marriott Courtyard’s doorstep!