Moscow hotels

BALTSCHUG KEMPINSKI HOTEL, 5*

Built in 1898, the luxurious Baltschug Kempinski Hotel now flourishes under Swiss management and offers truly impeccable service and deluxe accommodation in the very heart of . Located on the banks of the , the hotel provides stunning views of The Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral on the opposite bank. Newly renovated interiors provide a sophisticated ambience and rooms are spacious, comfortable and equipped with all the most modern amenities. The Baltschug Kempinski offers guests a choice of 202 luxurious rooms and 32 suites located throughout its 8 impeccably furnished floors. Although lacking the opulence of the Metropol or hotels, all rooms feature the most modern amenities, including international satellite telephone, cable television, modem connections and air conditioning. Only rooms on the hotel's riverside facade provide views of the Kremlin and , so guests should specify their preference.

1 Balchug str., tel. 230 65 00. www.baltschug.ru

METROPOL 5*

Featuring 403 luxurious rooms and suites the Hotel Metropol is undoubtedly the most elegant of 's historic hotels. Having joined the Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts Group, the Metropol has improved the quality of its service to equal its world-renowned and truly outstanding facilities. Upon entering the hotel guests are transported back in time to an elegant and stlyish turn-of-the-century atmosphere. Guest rooms combine old-style luxury with the latest in comfort, while the restaurants serve exquisite cuisine. 's most exclusive hotel is located in the very heart of the city, opposite the famed Bolshoi Theater and just a few minutes walk from the Kremlin.

1/4 Teatralniy proezd, tel. 927 60 00. www.metropol-moscow.ru

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN NATIONAL, 5*

The splendid Hotel National overlooks the Moscow Kremlin and . It was built in opulent Art Nouveau style, the hotel is an architectural and historical landmark in its own right. The hotel's rooms furnishings and decor are diverse but remain stylish, embodying a turn-of-the-century elegance. The National is the perfect hotel for the discerning business traveler or visitor to .

The National houses 221 comfortable guest rooms and 37 suites, many of them individually designed and all stylishly decorated and equipped with the most modern amenities. In each room guests can expect to find an international telephone, television with local and satellite channels, mini bar, personal safety deposit box and many other features. The hotel also offers a National Club VIP floor, which includes a dedicated floor concierge, the National Club Executive Lounge and Bar and a number of complimentary services, including continental breakfast, a suit pressing service on arrival, international newspapers, use of fax, printer, scanner and copier, access to sauna and solarium and complimentary mineral water.

15/1 Mokhovaya street, tel. 258 70 00. www.national.ru

MARRIOTT ROYAL AURORA, 5*

The Moscow Marriott Royal offers top class, beautifully furnished accommodation and unbeatable service right in the very heart of . The hotel boasts 230 elegant and spacious deluxe rooms, including 38 suites, all with state-of-the-art amenities. Situated just a few minutes walk from Red Square, the Kremlin and the Bolshoi Theater, the hotel is ideally suited for visitors to the Russian capital. Business travelers will, however, also enjoy the hotel's modern , offering a comprehensive range of corporate services, and its extensive conferencing facilities and meeting space. After a long day of meetings or sightseeing guests can relax and make the most of the Royal's excellent leisure center, featuring a gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium. Dining options are also numerous, with 2 separate restaurants offering American, European and Russian specialties.

11/20 Petrovka street, tel. 397 10 00. www.marriott.com

MARRIOTT GRAND, 5*

The Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel offers all the luxuries and services that we have come to expect from the Marriott chain. The hotel boasts 390 modern and comfortably furnished guest rooms & 15 suits with excellent amenities. Ideally suited for the Business traveler, the hotel offers a comprehensive range of secretarial services in its and extensive conferencing facilities and meeting space. After a long day of meetings guests can relax and make the most of the Grand's excellent leisure center, featuring a gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium. Dining options are also numerous, with 3 separate restaurants offering French, European and Russian specialties. Situated on the Garden Ring, one of 's main inner-city ring roads and just a kilometer from the Kremlin and , the Marriott Grand is an excellent choice for both the corporate and the leisure traveler.

26 Tverskaya street, tel. 937 00 00. www.marriott.com

ARARAT PARK HYATT MOSCOW, 5*

Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow is located in the very heart of the Russian capital, , within the immediate vicinity of the Bolshoi Theatre. The hotel is only a few minutes walk from the Kremlin, Red Square, the Russian Parliament building and Moscow's central business district.

Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow is a timeless, world-class, residential style hotel designed for the discriminating traveller who seeks privacy, personalised service and outstanding quality.

The hotel's tastefully furnished 220 spacious and luxurious guest rooms include 17 suites with individual designs that project a cosmopolitan yet very residential feel, complemented by a range of modern hotel features and technology which are available in each hotel room.

4 Neglinnaya street, tel. 783 12 34. www.moscow.park.hyatt.com

SHERATON PALACE, 5*

The Sheraton Palace Hotel offers some of the best deluxe accommodation in . Built in 1998, the Sheraton was aimed at the discerning business traveler and combines a modern exterior with comprehensive, state-of-the-art facilities. Rooms are comfortable and tastefully designed, with special facilities provided for disabled guests. Located on , the main thoroughfare between Sheremetevo-2 Airport and downtown , the hotel provides easy road access to the rest of the city and is just a few minutes walk from Belorusskaya Metro Station.

The Sheraton Palace Hotel offers a broad selection of 218 luxurious guest rooms and suites featuring state-of-the-art amenities. All rooms have air-conditioning with individual climate control, direct dial satellite telephones with data port and integrated voice mail, television with cable and satellite channels, in-room safe, mini-bar, refrigerator, hairdryer, smoke detectors and radio.

19 1-st Tverskaya-Yamskaya street, tel. 931 97 00. www.sheratonpalace.ru

MEZHDUNARODNAYA, 5*

The Hotel Mezhdunarodnaya-1 is centrally located on the northern bank of the , just a stone's throw from the , Expocenter exhibition grounds and the Russian Government complex ("White House"). Due to the close proximity of the , the hotel caters essentially to business travelers and provides a wide range of business and conference services. The Mezhdunarodnaya's rooms are reasonably spacious and very comfortable, providing direct dial satellite telephone, additional telephone in the bathroom, TV with satellite movie and news channels, individually-controlled heating and air conditioning system, work desk with lamp, mini-bar, radio, hairdryer, bathrobe, electronic locks, fire alarm and sprinkler system. Facilities vary slightly from room to room. All suites feature views overlooking the , modem plug-in ports to facilitate Internet access, king-size beds, and balconies.

12 Krasnopresnenskaya naberezhnaya, tel. 253 22 87. www.hotel.wtcmoscow.ru

GOLDEN RING, 5*

Completely refurbished and upgraded in 1998, the Golden Ring Hotel is the latest addition to 's luxury hotel scene. Located opposite the towering, gothic sky-scraper of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the hotel offers quick access to the Arbat, 's favorite pedestrian street and an ideal place for visitors to stroll amongst the souvenir stalls and watch the lively street performers. The Golden Ring offers comfortably furnished, air-conditioned rooms on standard and executive floors, and all the facilities you would expect from a modern 5-star hotel.

The Golden Ring Hotel features 247 air-conditioned guest rooms located on 14 European furnished floors. Guests can chose from a selection of 71 standard rooms, 102 doubles and 74 suites. All rooms are equipped with international telephone and voice mail, color television with satellite and cable channels, video player on demand, mini-bar, writing desk, in-room safe and much more. Rooms on the executive floors offer better amenities and an even higher level of service.

5 Smolenskaya street, tel. 725 01 00. www.hotel-goldenring.ru

GOLDEN APPLE, 5* (Boutique Hotel)

The hotel was designed by Rafael Shaffir. You can see one of his wonderful works in the hall of the hotel. It’s a great golden apple. Outside you can see the ripe apple’s back, but from the inside it’s a sofa in the middle of the apple.

The Hotel offers its guests 92 comfortable rooms designed in unique style which include also suits & non-smoking rooms. In each room guests can expect to find an international telephone, television with local and satellite channels, mini bar, personal safety deposit box and many other features.

11 Malaya Dmitrovka street, tel: 980 70 00

SWISSOTEL KRASNYE HOLMY, 5*

Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow, is as one of the highest buildings in Moscow. Situated in one of the most convenient parts of the city, it is located on the eastern part of the between the and by-channel. Less than three kilometers away from Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy is the Kremlin, the oldest part of the city with its multitude of palaces, armories, churches and medieval fortresses that link modern Russia to its legendary past.

Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow offers two distinctly different dining choices in the hotel's two restaurants (Italian and European cuisine). Located on the third floor of the hotel, Amrita Spa & Health Club is the place for perfect relaxation, offering a swimming pool, four private treatment rooms, a jacuzzi, a solarium, sauna and relaxation room, and a workout area with cardiovascular equipment.

52, Kosmodamianskaya Nab, bld 6. tel: 787-98-00