Marriott Royal Aurora Moscow
by the TopOfHotel team
A 5-star in central Moscow where the Art Nouveau detailing carries the rooms, backed up by an indoor pool, a spa and Bonvoy points.
A 5-star in central Moscow where the Art Nouveau detailing carries the rooms, backed up by an indoor pool, a spa and Bonvoy points.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms lean hard into Art Nouveau, the Belle Epoque look — floral patterns on high ceilings, curved window frames, crystal lamps and warm tones. They start at 45 sqm, which is generous, and the marble bathrooms come with both a tub and a separate shower. Guests tend to single out the detailing and the quality of what is in the room.
Food and amenities
There is a medium indoor pool kept at a comfortable temperature, open 7am to 10pm, plus a spa with a sauna, steam room and massage, and a modern fitness centre. The Tatler restaurant is one of the better-known kitchens in Moscow, serving European fine dining in a plush Art Deco room.
Location and getting there
The hotel is on Petrovka Street — a 5-minute walk to the Bolshoi Theatre and 10 minutes to Red Square. Teatralnaya metro is about 300m away, and Old Arbat is roughly 10 to 15 minutes by metro. It is a good base for walking the central districts in any direction, and it sits close to the GUM and TSUM shopping.
Things to know before booking
Rates open around $300 a night and run up to roughly $860, so it is firmly a pricey pick. Old Arbat Street is not walkable — you are looking at 2 to 3 metro stops to reach it. And rooms begin at 45 sqm rather than scaling up to the largest suites you would find at some of the pricier 5-stars nearby.
Our take
This one earns its place on the strength of the Art Nouveau rooms and a central Petrovka address near the Bolshoi. With an indoor pool, a spa and the Tatler kitchen on site — plus Marriott Bonvoy points — it is a solid choice if you collect with Marriott and do not mind a short metro hop over to Old Arbat.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The Art Nouveau decor is the draw — floral patterns on high ceilings, curved window frames, crystal lamps and warm tones throughout.
- A medium indoor pool kept at a comfortable temperature, open 7am to 10pm, plus a spa with sauna, steam room and massage, and a modern fitness centre.
- It runs on Marriott Bonvoy, so you can earn and redeem points, and Bonvoy Elite members can request a room upgrade in advance through the app.
- The Tatler restaurant is one of the best-known kitchens in Moscow, serving European fine dining in an Art Deco setting.
- Central Petrovka Street location — 5 minutes on foot to the Bolshoi Theatre and 10 minutes to Red Square.
- Rates start around $300 a night and run up to roughly $860, so it is firmly in pricey territory.
- Old Arbat Street is not within walking distance — it is 2 to 3 metro stops, about 10 to 15 minutes, away.
- Rooms start at 45 sqm and the line tops out before the largest suites you would find at the pricier 5-stars on this list.
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Insider Tips
- Book the Tatler restaurant ahead — it is popular with Muscovites and fills up.
- The pool runs 7am to 10pm, so get a morning swim in before you head out for the day.
- If you are Marriott Bonvoy Elite, request your room upgrade in advance through the app.