The hotel has a very convenient location, just a short stroll from Arbatskaya metro station and 20 minutes walk from the Kremlin. The rooms are small but OK for a night or two. The staff are, by russian standards, nice and helpful. The Breakfast, also by russian standard, is OK. All together Melody is a perfect choice if you first priority is good location at a reasonable price. Also worth mention is that its located on a very qiute street and the surrounding feels safe.

Usually then you check hotel's website you see beautiful photos which are hardly close to reality. In this case situation is totally different, because the reality is nicer... I've spent only one night there, but it was really good. Rooms are medium sized, wireless is working, bathrooms are clean and comfortable, breakfast is just great. Location is very convenient (some 1.5 km to Kremlin).

We stayed here for 5 nights in September 2011. Good location, 10 minute walk to the old Arbat and 15 minutes to Red Square and across the street for the Embassy of Ghana. Breakfast was in the attached café where they were slow to refill the dishes, especially the pancakes. Heavy armed security when we arrived although the area seemed safe.

I recently stayed 3 nights at Melody hotel. The location was great. 10 minutes walk to Arbatskaya metro station which serves a few metro lines. It was tricky to find the hotel the first time.

When you exit the metro, cross by underground walkway to the northside of Novy Arbat Avenue. Head west along Novy Arbat, pass the post-office (blue signed) and turn right into Merzlyakovskiy pereulok. Merzlyakovkiy street is actually through a building (between Introtourist shop and Nokia shop). Go straight. You will see a restaurant and a car park on the right handside. Keep walking and the second street on your left is Skatertny pereulok. A bit further up this street on the left side you'll find the Melody Hotel.

From the hotel, it was 30 mins walk to the Red Square and 10 minutes to Arbat street where many restaurants are. Felt safe in the area even at night.

Check in was slow but it seems normal in Russia . The receptionist gave me the ‘in your pocket’ Moscow guide which was very useful. I received the paper for registration next day. Make sure you take the breakfast card you receive upon check in to breakfast each morning.

Breakfast included in the rate was simple but good. Pancake and porriage were very good. Dining room was cosy with outdoor area. Wifi in the restaurant.

Room was small but clean. The room was quiet and bed was comfortable. Shower didn’t drain well but again it seems like a common theme in many hotels in Russia.

Overall, the hotel provided a good value with great location.