You'll be spoilt for choice here
I travel to Moscow on work every four or five months; we have a company, Srei Zao Leasing, based in the city. The first thing you will notice upon arriving in Moscow is the Soviet-era architecture: The grand buildings, and metro stations that are like monuments. You will notice wide roads, large open spaces and a lot of construction activity. And very soon you will also realise that most of the local population does not speak English.
Getting Around
The best way to get around in Moscow is by hiring a taxi. The city is also very well connected by the underground metro. It is always good to move around with a local person who can speak Russian, especially if you are moving around in the metro or by public transport.
Recommendations
My favourite hotel in Moscow is the Radisson Royale, on the banks of the Moskva River. The hotel building is one of the Seven Sisters buildings, which are all built in the Stalinist style of architecture. I like the hotel because it is centrally located, and has spacious rooms. It has a grand lobby and several restaurants that offer a wide choice of cuisines.
(This story appears in the 03 October, 2014 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)