About Hotel Cosmos
Built for the 1980 Olympic Games, the Hotel Cosmos is a huge hotel that has hosted many famous people through the years and also served as the press centre for the aforementioned Olympics.
There are a variety of room types and apartments at the Hotel Cosmos. All include complimentary Wi-Fi and cable television that offers both Russian and international channels. Refrigerators are also provided, along with desks and free toiletries.
The hotel has a fitness centre, spa, concert hall and nightclub among its amenities.
Guests can dine at Kalinka, a buffet-style restaurant, Subway, the internationally known sandwich shop, Shokoladnitsa, a coffee shop, the Planet Cosmos lounge, Empress Hall karaoke bar, Empress Hall banquet facility, Jintang Chinese Restaurant, The Beer Pub, and the Piccolo Diablo Pizzeria.
This property is about 20 minutes from the Moscow Museum of Archaeology by car. Also, the Red Square is just under six miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Very Attractive Rates
Guests remarked that the hotel offers an excellent value, especially in terms of its location, and compared to other choices in the city. Many reviews came from guests who had stayed here multiple times and were consistently compelled to do so because of the low rates they were able to get.
positive:
A Large Variety of Breakfast Foods
This hotel offers a breakfast buffet, and guests were generally very satisfied by the amount of variety it provided. They mentioned that they could easily find things they wanted to eat on it even when staying at the property for multiple days.
positive:
An Appealing Location
Guests liked how the hotel is near metro stations and a very large, well-maintained park. They commented that it's easy to get around the area while staying at this hotel because the location is centralised.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Slow Service at the Reception Desk
Guests were frequently very frustrated due to the long lengths of time they had to wait to get service at the reception desk, especially during check. They said there were almost always long queues, even during off-peak times, and that the reception desk seemed improperly trained.
negative:
Excessive Security Checks
Guests were overwhelmed by the airport-style security checks required to enter the property. Furthermore, they said there is a security guard who makes everyone show their key cards before being permitted to pass. Guests thought the security measures were too strict, and thought the guards did not have nice attitudes.
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The Wi-Fi Signal is Poor
Guests complained that the Wi-Fi signal was not strong enough, especially in the rooms. Additionally, they reported instances where the Wi-Fi was not working for long periods of time.