Writing this from DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Moscow - Marina. This is a brand new hotel in Moscow, I believe the opening day was Sep 17th.
Of course, being brand new, there is not much to say about the appearance - right now everything is brand new and looks spotless. Staff is still in training, very friendly and accommodating.
Being HHonors Platinum I was upgraded to a suite without having to ask for that. The room is spacious (not as much as suite at Hilton Leningradskaya though ;)).
Unfortunately, the lounge is not open yet, neither is the swimming pool. As of right now the breakfast is at the restaurant and in the evening I get free drinks at the bar instead of the lounge.
Wireless internet is pretty speedy and free, did not need any special code.
Location is not as convenient as Hilton Leningradskaya, but still not bad (especially if you arrive SVO). Vodny Stadion subway station is about 12 minutes walk. I did not have much trouble walking with my rolling carry on suitcase to the hotel.
Another options is to take trolleybus - the stop is 100 yards from the hotel and it takes 3 minutes to get to Voikovskaya station - but you would need a Troika card or purchase a ticket from the driver.
It took me under 3 hours from the time I landed at DME to get to my room, and that included about 30 minutes spent at Paveletskaya Railway Station to get an onward rail ticket. Line at DME was relatively long, but I did not have any checked luggage.
I will post some pictures later, if there are some specifics I missed (my first trip report) - please let me know, I'll add them.
Of course, being brand new, there is not much to say about the appearance - right now everything is brand new and looks spotless. Staff is still in training, very friendly and accommodating.
Being HHonors Platinum I was upgraded to a suite without having to ask for that. The room is spacious (not as much as suite at Hilton Leningradskaya though ;)).
Unfortunately, the lounge is not open yet, neither is the swimming pool. As of right now the breakfast is at the restaurant and in the evening I get free drinks at the bar instead of the lounge.
Wireless internet is pretty speedy and free, did not need any special code.
Location is not as convenient as Hilton Leningradskaya, but still not bad (especially if you arrive SVO). Vodny Stadion subway station is about 12 minutes walk. I did not have much trouble walking with my rolling carry on suitcase to the hotel.
Another options is to take trolleybus - the stop is 100 yards from the hotel and it takes 3 minutes to get to Voikovskaya station - but you would need a Troika card or purchase a ticket from the driver.
It took me under 3 hours from the time I landed at DME to get to my room, and that included about 30 minutes spent at Paveletskaya Railway Station to get an onward rail ticket. Line at DME was relatively long, but I did not have any checked luggage.
I will post some pictures later, if there are some specifics I missed (my first trip report) - please let me know, I'll add them.