The Marriott is the Grand
Yes the restaurant x the street is very good...called NIGHT FLIGHT.....the other one down the ally is OK too.
Imperial is fine, just for one night. I was there the week it opened, NO English spoken. Has improved.
The Renaissance near Olympiski, is very good. better IMHO than the other Marriotts, but not as plush, the 12th floor lounge is excellent for crew, just like home. Take the Metro, to Red Sq, dont walk, too easy to get lost, and coming back is UP HILL.
The Swiss Hotel, is IMHO not as good as the Marriotts, but it looks nice, has fantastic all electronic room, and one or two eating houses close by. Pizza X the street is fine.
Hilton is fine, nothing to write home about.
I got to stay in almost all the hotels in Moscow as they opened, quite a challenge.
Dont stay at the Airport Hotel, at VNO, or especially DMO. Thats an order.
glf