Honest Reviews of 4 Hotels I Stayed at in Russia 🇷🇺

Addresses and prices in images/pinned comment! 1️⃣ Hotel Moscow Krasnoselskaya, Moscow ✅ Pros: Free bottled water, electric kettle. Disposable toothbrush, slippers. Travel-sized shampoo/body wash (take them!). Spacious room, soundproof, separate shower/toilet. Service: Amazing! Front desk had a Britney Spears lookalike who spoke flawless English and processed check-in swiftly. Bonus: Free residency registration at checkout 🚫 Cons: 20-minute walk to Leningradsky Railway Station. Vibes: Modern, efficient, and friendly. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2️⃣ Novotel Sankt-Peterburg Tsentr, St. Petersburg ✅ Pros: Bottled water, kettle, toiletries (bulk bottles). Soundproof rooms (but small shower layout). Breakfast was 🔥 delicious! Lobby has a chill zone, bar, and Xbox gaming area. Close to train station and Nevsky Prospect. 🚫 Cons: Check-in took over an hour (they held our passports!). No residency registration offered. Vibes: Mid-tier comfort with fun extras. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3️⃣ 69 Parallel - 1 Housing, Murmansk ✅ Pros: Quirky bouncy mattress (soft bed lovers’ dream!). Drinking water dispenser in hallway. 🚫 Cons: No bottled water, toiletries, slippers, or hairdryer. Tiny bed (barely wider than a train bunk!). Wet bathroom floor, tissue-thin toilet paper. Breakfast costs 450 RUB/person (go buy bread instead!). Vibes: Soviet-era austerity. Rating: ⭐️⭐️ (Only for hardcore adventurers!) 4️⃣ Hotel Suschevsky Safmar, Moscow ✅ Pros: Best room & bathroom of all 4! Free bottled water, kettle, travel-sized toiletries. Breakfast slaps! Super convenient: Metro, ATMs, supermarkets nearby. Security guard’s Mr. Bean-like grin = mood booster! 😂 🚫 Cons: None worth noting! Vibes: Modern luxury with a smile. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Final Tips: Moscow hotels > Murmansk’s. Prioritize location and amenities! Always ask about residency registration (propiska) upfront. #RussiaTravel #MoscowHotels #StPetersburg #Murmansk #TravelRussia