Hotel Radisson Blu Belorusskaya (Moscow, Russia)

Guests rave about the Radisson Blu Belorusskaya Hotel's striking, modern decor, comfortable beds, and luxurious bathrooms. Many also comment that the standard rooms offer plenty of elbow room, and those with rooms on higher floors in the 17-storey building are delighted by the view of the city.

Though not particularly large for the size of the property, the gym earns many positive reviews from fitness buffs for the range and quality of its equipment. The sauna is also widely popular, and the Super Breakfast Buffet offers a wide array of healthier choices in addition to its more decadent offerings, which include chocolate croissants and caviar.

Most guests find the reception and wait staff friendly, attentive, and professional. International travellers are relieved to find many of the personnel speak English, and that the hotel is well located for business travel, with many nearby offices as well as a large grocery store and such amenities. The hotel also receives many positive reviews of its meeting rooms and conference facilities.

Several guests found the walk to the Belorusskaya metro station too long at about 10-15 minutes, noting that the trip into the centre with all the tourist hot spots is about 40 minutes. Some also found the surrounding neighborhood a bit "rough" and uninviting.

Though the hotel is 100% smoke-free, several recent guests have reported cigarette odour in the rooms and hallways.

Though many guests find the staff friendly and helpful, those who encounter exceptions to the rule often describe indifferent or "unsmiling" personnel who do not offer assistance beyond their regular duties.