Originally Posted by
MACH81
Anyone been at the Kempinski? Been at both Marriotts and I thought the Aurora (IIRC the name), was ok and certainly not impressive for the price it goes; Marriott is certainly not luxury, but outside the US is on the higher-end side.
Yes. It is very good, especially when you get the room with a view across the river towards Kremlin. I recommend Baltchug as a very good hotel. Haven't been there since Dec '05, but I hope standard is maintained.