Layover in Moscow

[Goombah]

Hi all.  Looks like I'm going to have an 11 hour layover in Moscow, landing at SVO 2 at 12:45pm and leaving from SVO 1 at 11:40pm.  I'm trying to figure out what to do with me, my carry on, and two pieces of luggage for those hours.

Looks like the hotel Novotel wants about $200 for a room - that seems like a lot for a few hours sleep.

Any suggestions?

Kevin

[BC]

Try holiday inn.. about 90 bucks and free shuttle back and forth.  

[Goombah]

Looks like there is two of them, one on Lesnaya and one on Dmitrovskoye Shosse.  Rates appear to be $150+.  Which one, and whats the trick to a lower rate?

Kevin

[BC]

yep.. looks like inflation hit.. was 90 a month ago. maybe seasonal..

We stayed at the Vinogradovo on Shosse

[Bruce]

If you contact the Russian National Group based out of NYC and have them pre-arrange the Novotel for you it will be cheaper.  I believe you can get a half day for $99 through them.  By the time you arrive, get through customs, claim your luggage etc. time will be eaten up and you'll be tired.  Go over to the Novotel desk, talk to the guy or girl in English and they'll shuttle you to the Novotel.  Once int he hotel, pay for your room and pre-arrange the shuttle to SVO-1.  Tell them when your flight is to Omsk and they'll tell you when to get the shuttle bus.  Have a wake up call (plus set your alarm just in case), take a nice shower / get into a decent bed, sleep for six - eight hours - worth it, especially if you can get an inside rate - leave for SVO-1.  1-212-575-3431 - I hope they still have a deal for you.

[Fiorella]

Try this one.

http://all-hotels.ru/moscow/sheremetyevo/index.en.html

http://all-hotels.ru/hotel/index.en.html?kk=e0c16b1e97&h=108798

Prices http://all-hotels.ru/trfhotel/index.en.html?kk=bd71182bdc





Room Type
Room rate
Room rate for corporate partners
Comments

Double Family 2-room VIP
6500 Rub
6306 Rub
Double bed, sofa

Double Family 2-room
5500 Rub
5336 Rub
Double bed, sofa

Double Executive 1-room
3600 Rub
3493 Rub
Two beds, chair-bed

Double Executive 1-room Family
3600 Rub
3493 Rub
Double beds, chair-bed

Double 1-room
3200 Rub
3105 Rub
Two beds, chair-bed

Double 1-room Comfort
4000 Rub
3881 Rub
Double bed, chair-bed

Single 1-room
1600 Rub
1553 Rub
One bed

[Goombah]

Cool!  $59 for a single-bed for the night at Sheremetyevo-2 Hotel, thats all I need...

Kevin

[Fiorella]

They write they have booking online. Ask if you have more questions. But I think you can call directly to hotel. By the way, the site all-hotels opened new service of booking hot-rooms (when you take a room in last moment), it must be cheaper but may be not so sure.

[Goombah]

Thanks!

I filled out their online reservation and received a notice they would get back to me in 48-72 hours with confirmation of availability...

Good enough!

Kevin (or "Kesha" as my futures daughter calls me)

[Goombah]

*sigh*  Forigner rip?

Kevin

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Dear Carpenter Kevin,

for these dates we can only make reservation of 1 double room (single
occupancy) at the rate of 3600 rubles.
Booking procedures are to carry out only in case of advance payment.

We are waiting for your reply.

Best regards,
Svetlana Aldokhina.

[BC]

inflation..

[Fiorella]

*sigh* Forigner rip?

Kevin

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Dear Carpenter Kevin,

for these dates we can only make reservation of 1 double room (single
occupancy) at the rate of 3600 rubles.
Booking procedures are to carry out only in case of advance payment.

We are waiting for your reply.

Best regards,
Svetlana Aldokhina.

Did you tried to call to hotel directly?