Hotel Review

Ritz Carlton Moscow

Sophie Ibbotson describes the

rooftop views of the Ritz Carlton
across Moscows Red Square and the
Kremlin.

he 19th century Ritz Carlton Moscow on Tverskaya

is an architectural ode
to Imperial Russia: the
vast, gilded lobby is filled
with fine paintings and sculptures;
impressive crystal chandeliers sparkle; liveried gentlemen wait to greet
you at the door; and even sitting on a
well-stuffed silken sofa feels like it is
a special occasion. The entire hotel is
a celebration of Russian culture at its
very best.

Who For
Guests who appreciate the finer things
in life, from decor and service to food,
and who want to be in the heart of the
action, will thrive at the Ritz Carlton.
Accommodation
The Ritz offers some of the largest hotel rooms and suites in Moscow, all

finished with marble from the Altai

Mountains and Portugal. Every one
of the 334 rooms are spacious and
comfortable, and in many cases families can request adjoining rooms.
Guests who book into the gorgeous
Club Rooms also have access to a dedicated 11th fl oor lounge and summer
terrace overlooking the Kremlin.

Even if youre not staying at the Ritz

Carlton, be sure to visit for the newly
renovated O2 Lounge, perched upon
the roof. With both indoor space and
an outdoor terrace, this is the place
to be seen in Moscow at night: the
views are second to none, and the
cocktail menu is both imaginative
and delicious. Dress up to the nines
and come to join the citys beautiful
people!

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Food and drink

Dining at the Ritz Carlton gives you
sophisticated Russian cuisine servied
at Cafe Russe; the Ritz Carlton Bar
and Lobby Lounge has a wine menu
featuring rare vintages dating back
to 1937; and Novikov is the Moscow
flagship restaurant of Arkady
Novikov, Russias most eminent
restauranteur.
The best drinks in Moscow are to be
enjoyed in the O2 Lounge with the
panorama of Moscows most famous
sites unfurled before you.

Facilities
The ESPA spa and fitness centre are
just as impressive as you would
expect, and the hotel also offers an
educational programme of culinary
workshops and tastings.
Whats nearby
Whats not nearby? The Ritz Carlton is
a block away from the Bolshoi Theatre
and on the opposite side of the street
to Red Square, GUM and the Kremlin.
Its a 5-10 minute walk through the
square to St Basils Cathedral and the
Moskva River, and just one city block
to the Manege Central Exhibition
Hall. Designer shops and top-end
restaurants are all on your doorstep
too.
Wi-Fi available
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel,
and free high-speed wired Internet
connections in all the rooms.
Room rates
Rooms start from 23800 RUB.
Value for money
Though slightly more expensive than
some of Moscows other options, it is
actually worth upgrading to the Ritz
as the location is unbeatable.
Getting there
The Ritz Carlton is 20 miles from
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport and
just one block away from Teatralnaya
metro station. If you have your own
car, there is parking on site and it costs
2,000 roubles per day.
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