Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
by the TopOfHotel team
Baltschug Kempinski is a 5-star on the Moskva River where the river-facing rooms look straight across at the Kremlin and Red Square — arguably the best hotel view in Moscow.
Baltschug Kempinski is a 5-star on the Moskva River where the river-facing rooms look straight across at the Kremlin and Red Square — arguably the best hotel view in Moscow.
In-Depth Review
Baltschug Kempinski Moscow sits on the right bank of the Moskva River, directly opposite the Kremlin and Red Square. That position is the whole point: the view from the river-facing rooms is about as Moscow as any hotel in the city can offer. It scores 8.7/10, with guests singling out the view and the Kempinski standard.
Rooms and decor
The rooms are done in classic European Kempinski style — marble, oak and Italian textiles. The River View Deluxe rooms start at 55 sqm and look straight across at the Kremlin; guests describe the view as better than any postcard. From some of them you can frame the Spasskaya Tower, the bright red St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin Palace all at once. The Prestige Suites add a separate living room and a private balcony.
Food and amenities
The Kempinski Spa is a full setup — a Finnish sauna, a steam room, a jacuzzi and several massage rooms — backed by a modern, well-equipped fitness center. The Baltschug restaurant serves traditional Russian and European food in a smart room, and the Riverside Bar opens in summer, which is the spot to catch the sunset over the Kremlin.
Location and getting there
The hotel is in Zamoskvorechye, on the river. Red Square is a 10-minute walk across the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge. Novokuznetskaya metro station is about 600 m away, and Old Arbat is roughly 15-20 minutes by metro.
Things to know before booking
It's pricey, starting around $370 a night and climbing from there. The river-view rooms — the ones you're really here for — run about 15-30% above the city-facing rate, so the headline price isn't quite the view price. And because it sits across the river, Old Arbat is a metro ride rather than a stroll, which matters if you wanted to be right on that street.
Our take
Book this one for the Kremlin view and the short walk over the bridge to Red Square. Pay up for a River View room — the standard rooms are fine, but the river side is the reason to choose Baltschug Kempinski over anywhere else on the list.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The river-facing rooms look straight across at the Kremlin — arguably the best hotel view in all of Moscow.
- European Kempinski standard throughout, with spacious, clean rooms in marble, oak and Italian textiles.
- A full Kempinski Spa with a Finnish sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and several massage rooms, plus a modern fitness center.
- The Baltschug restaurant serves traditional Russian and European cooking as fine dining, and there's a riverside bar that opens in summer.
- Red Square is only a 10-minute walk across the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge.
- It's expensive — rooms start around $370 a night and run well above that.
- The river-view rooms cost a good deal more than the city-facing ones, around 15-30% above the standard rate.
- It sits across the river in Zamoskvorechye, so Old Arbat is a 15-20 minute metro ride rather than a walk.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a River View room on the river side — the Kremlin lit up gold at night, with nothing blocking it.
- Walk across the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge to reach Red Square directly — it's a beautiful 10-minute route.
- The Sunday brunch at the Baltschug restaurant is very good — book ahead.