Reduced Rate at the Metropol

I just came across an unusually low rate at Moscow's famed Metropol Hotel, through www.booking.com. For the night of April 28, a standard room is going for $283, about $200 less than the usual rate. Not really budget travel, but a chance to stay in this lovely historic place for a cut rate.
The location of the Metropol could not be better, right across from the Bolshoi Theatre and Red Square. You may spend a fair amount for a room, but you will be able to walk to many of the city's attractions.
I've never been in Russia in April, but apparently spring is the season least favoured by tourists because it usually rains a lot and the remnants of snow are still around, making it cold. Hmm, sounds a lot like Montreal right now.