Lap of luxury

Opened in 2001, the Ararat Park Hyatt missed out on the fanfare enjoyed by some of its more ostentatious rivals, but quickly established itself as among the very best hotels in Moscow. In fact, discreet luxury is the Park Hyatt's great attraction. A recent refit has refreshed the hotel's exceptionally tasteful interiors, which combine state-of-the-art amenities with a mid-20th century minimalist aesthetic and superbly high quality materials. Facilities at the hotel include the Quantum Spa and fitness centre with 17-meter pool and a stunning rooftop lounge with great views over Red Square and the Bolshoi Theatre (both under five minutes' walk from the hotel). Service at the Park Hyatt is regularly ranked as the best in Moscow by guests. »»»

One of the first 5-star hotels in Moscow, the Baltschug Kempinski enjoys a prime location facing the Kremlin from across the Moskva River. With a full refit of the hotel currently approaching completion, the Baltschug has retained its place among Moscow's most luxury properties, with rooms featuring plush interiors by a variety of world-famous designers, as well as exquisite fine dining plus business and leisure facilities that fully conform to international luxury standards. What marks the Baltschug apart, however, is the refined comfort and impeccable, unobtrusive service for which the Kempinski brand is renowned. »»»

A name little known outside Asia, Lotte is Korea's premier luxury hotel brand, and its first European project is this exceptionally luxurious modern hotel on Moscow's Garden Ring. While the location is less prestigious than the area around the Kremlin, it does offer fast access to Moscow's Expo Centre, as well as the popular Arbat pedestrian precinct. The hotel is exceptionally well equipped, with a sumptuous Spa and fitness centre and superb business and MICE facilities. Guest rooms are among the largest in Moscow, and beautifully fitted in a variety of styles from classic elegance to cutting-edge contemporary design. In all, the Lotte Hotel offers a fresh luxury experience, with extremely attentive and professional working to ensure every aspect of your stay is satisfactory. »»»

Offering luxury accommodation in 84 designer suites, all with self-catering facilities, the Mamaison Pokrovka Suites is a very modern 5-star hotel, with beautifully designed interiors and a wide range of luxurious amenities including the 800-square-meter Algotherm Spa with fitness center. Meeting space and the hotel's up-market restaurant all follow the same ethos of comfort, style, and luxury. The hotel is located in the eastern part of central Moscow, a couple of kilometers from Red Square and the Kremlin. »»»

The Hotel Ukraina, one of the awe-inspiring "Seven Sisters" Stalin-era neo-gothic skyscrapers that dominate Moscow's skyline, had an uncertain future until it was taken over by Radisson in 2010. Now it is one of Moscow's most ostentatiously luxurious hotels, the spectacular historic setting matched by sumptuous rooms and suites in an ornate traditional style and a range of unique features that include a fleet of river yachts that can even break the ice on the Moskva River in winter and a huge collection of original Soviet artworks, as well as a full complement of superior 5-star business and leisure facilities. »»»

Probably Moscow's best known luxury hotel, the Ritz-Carlton has become synonymous with the opulence and extravagance with which Moscow can seduce well-heeled visitors. Boasting a superb location on Ulitsa Tverskaya, a few steps from the Kremlin and Red Square, this extremely luxurious hotel has beautiful classically decorated rooms and suites with exceptionally fine materials and fabrics. The Ritz-Carlton's O2 rooftop cocktail lounge may well have the finest views in Moscow, while the state-of-the-art ESPA fitness and leisure facility covers over 2 000 square meters. Also highly praised are the hotel's comprehensive concierge and butler services, which cater professionally to every aspect of your stay in Moscow. »»»

Located close to the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow's Savoy Hotel boasts timeless class and elegance. For some reason much less famous than Moscow's other pre-Revolutionary luxury hotels, the Savoy, founded in 1913 is arguably the only one of them to have fully transitioned to the status of modern superior 5-star hotel. Perhaps the secret is in the Savoy's proportions. With only 67 rooms, it is the smallest of Moscow's luxury hotels, but manages to pack in a full complement of 5-star business and leisure facilities, including 25-meter indoor pool and gourmet restaurant. All the while, the Savoy retains an atmosphere of historic opulence and elegance. »»»

One of Moscow's tallest buildings, the Swissotel Krasnye Holmy boasts cutting-edge contemporary design and a full complement of superior 5-star services, including spectacular event spaces and the pampering Purovel Spa & Sport fitness and leisure centre. Among the other highlights is the City Space Bar, an award-winning cocktail lounge with stunning views from the 34th floor. The Swissotel is located in the southern centre of Moscow next to the Moskva River, and is very convenient for the Aeroexpress rail link to Domodedovo Airport from Pavelets Station. »»»