About Holiday Inn Moscow - Lesnaya
A modern, smoke-free property with private parking, the Hotel Holiday Inn Moscow - Lesnaya is located in the Belorusskaya business district, within two miles of the iconic Red Square.
The spacious, air conditioned guest rooms feature a minibar, flat-screen television, and free Wi-Fi. Suites additionally offer a separate living area with an oversized, ergonomic workspace and a kitchenette. Pets are welcome, for an additional fee.
Guests can work out anytime in the well equipped, 24-hour gym. A staffed business centre, laundry services, and a convenience store are also available on site.
International cuisine is on the menu at the stylish Red and White Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Hotel Holiday Inn Moscow - Lesnaya is five minutes on foot from the Belorusskaya metro station, putting guests within easy reach of the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Bolshoi Theatre.
Positive Reviews
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Walking distance to Red Square...
Healthy travellers love to walk from the hotel to Red Square, which takes about 40 minutes. The Belorusskaya metro station is about five minutes away on foot, and gets travellers to the Kremlin in about half the time. The hotel's location is also convenient for air travellers, as the Aeroexpress from SVO airport also arrives at Belorusskaya. The surrounding neighbourhood is also widely considered pleasant, with several good restaurants and cafes within a short walk.
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Great beds and breakfasts...
Travellers generally describe the rooms and suites as quiet and spacious, with exceptionally comfortable beds and a choice of pillows. Executive level rooms include access to a private lounge with a good complimentary buffet breakfast, and the a la carte breakfast in the hotel restaurant also gets good reviews from hungry guests.
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Friendly, knowledgeable staff...
Most guests describe the front desk staff as friendly, efficient, and helpful, happy to provide directions and recommend restaurants. The housekeeping team also receive high marks for their diligence, with guests often commenting that sheets and towels are replaced daily, and describing the rooms as "super clean."
Negative Reviews
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Ready for a new look...
Disappointed guests often describe the traditional decor as dated, and showing some wear, though it seems some rooms have been updated more recently than others.
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Don't forget your key...
Though some travellers appreciate the added security, others find the room keycard system for operating the elevator to be a bother, especially when the occupants are all destined for different floors. The minibars also stay locked shut without a security deposit.
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Nobody's perfect...
Though the staff receive many positive reviews, frustrated guests have reported billing errors and an unfriendly or inflexible approach to resolving issues.