The Na Kazachyem is actually a very nice, old world hotel, situated in a calm, village-like neighbourhood not far from the centre of Moscow. The building is a classic old mansion with an interior atrium with a winding staircase, several sitting areas and a bar. The rooms are accessed on each floor from this central atrium and have been refurbished with what appear to be new beds and completely remade bathrooms and showers. It was a place you could relax in and it made you want to spend time in the public areas of the hotel, with seating at higher levels in the atrium.
The swimming pool was only available for guests from 08h to 11h in the morning, otherwise you had to pay to use it. I don't like to criticize the level of service in Russia too much because the whole country has made amazing progress in a very short space of time, aided by the World Cup this last Summer. But the service from the young people at reception was really not good to the point of being quite annoying and was reminiscent of Soviet times. You have to keep in mind that they do not work for the immigration or secret authorities, even if they would like to think they do. Such a nice hotel should improve this aspect of its image. Similarly, breakfast service was totally haphazard and random, although the quality very good and it kept you going the whole day!
I really do recommend this hotel, it is simply too nice not to. Try not to be put off by the reception experience and all will be well.