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lobby. Heavy drapes, textured wallpaper and reproduction antiques give the guestrooms a
similar atmosphere of old aristocracy, but all the modern amenities are here.
Significant discounts are available if you book well in advance or if you're willing to pre-
pay a nonrefundable room.
Zamoskvorechie
HOSTEL
THREE PENGUINS
R2600; ; Novokuznetskaya)
It's a very small hostel located in a converted flat with a comfy (we'd even say intimate)
common area in the building best identified by cafe Illarion, just off ul Pyatnitskaya. Apart
from the dorms, it features four doubles - two regular and two with bunk beds.
The Penguins scores high on friendliness and has a prime location in Zamoskovrechie's
busiest area (also convenient for the Kremlin). Numerous cafes and Tretyakov Gallery are in
close proximity.
HOTEL
MERCURE MOSCOW PAVELETSKAYA
495-720 5301;
www.mercure.com
; ul Bakhrushina 11; r from R5900;
;
Paveletskaya)
This Mercure branch seems to consist entirely of virtues. Convenient for Domodedovo Air-
port trains and close to Paveletskaya metro station, it is a quality hotel with plush rooms
(purple colour prevailing), located in a quiet street of portly 19th-century houses, offering
four-star comforts for a price that's hard to come by in Moscow.
The complimentary spa facilities are something you might be thankful for after a sweaty
day in Moscow.
HOTEL
DANILOVSKAYA HOTEL
; Tulskaya)
Moscow's holiest hotel is on the grounds of the 12th-century monastery of the same name -
the exquisite setting comes complete with 18th-century churches and well-maintained gar-
dens. The modern five-storey hotel was built so that nearly all the rooms have a view of the
grounds. The recently renovated rooms are simple but clean, and breakfast is modest: no
greed, gluttony or sloth to be found here.
