I have already stayed in TIFLIS (recently been renamed into KEBUR PALACE HOTEL) hotel couple of years ago and this year there was no doubt in my mind where to stay when I'd be in Moscow this July. Location-wise it couldn't be better, situated in one of the upmarket areas of Moscow, the Ostozhenka street is only 5 min walk away from the biggest cathedral in Moscow, the Cathedral of Christ The Saviour, and about 20 min walk from the Red Square. The walk is not much for a young traveller, my parents preferred to take a taxi though. Beware of the Moscow poor road planning: plagued with severe traffic jams it's best to avoid taxis altogether in the rush hour.
The rooms are standard top end of 3-4* hotel, immaculately clean and cleaning ladies are polite. There is a wonderful Georgian restaurant on site which gives guests a 15% discount on the bill. The breakfast was great: fresh fruits salad (not from a jar!), selection of breads and hot meals: omelet, bacon and egg, sausages, cured hams, cheese, porridge etc.
In the basement they have a smallish swimming pool and sauna, very pleasant. I would probably recommend any of my friends to stay there. Have a happy holidays!
