15/1 Mokhovaya
Moscow, 103009 Nightly Rates(405.68 - 607.38)5 Star
Property Description
This hotel occupies one of the best locations in Moscow for both business and leisure. There is a unique collection of Suites with breathtaking views over Red Square, the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral. Each room has its own original antique furniture dating back to the times of Louis XV and the Tsar Empire. On the National Club floor, the bedrooms are fully furnished with up-to-date office equipment providing an ideal environment for business. In March 1918 the hotel became the 'First House of Soviets' and accommodated members of the Bolshevik Government. Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the government stayed in room No. 107 before he moved to the Kremlin. Special Conditions All travelers to Russia must have a valid passport and a Russian entry visa, which must be arranged prior to your travel through the Russian embassy/consulate. Le Royal Meridien National provides visa support service to all hotel guests. Please contact the hotel for further information at (7)(495) 258 7115. According to Russian legislation, the hotel may only accept payment in Russian rubles. Rates quoted in US dollars will be converted to rubles based on the daily exchange rate used by the hotel. Payments made by credit card at the hotel will be charged in the local currency equivalent based on the daily exchange rate used by the hotel. Currency conversions by banks or credit card companies in processing payments are not within the control of the hotel are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. The Le Royal Meridien National has limited participation in the Starwood Preferred Guest program. The hotel offers Starpoints and other in-hotel benefits, but is not currently accepting Starwood Preferred Guest award redemptions or any special Starwood Preferred Guest award rates.
Amenities
Concierge
24 Hour Front Desk
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Pool
Pool
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Fitness Center or Spa
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
Room Information
Standard
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All rooms are traditionally furnished and decorated, have air conditioning and double glazing, and are equipped with dial direct telephone, cable and satellite television, radio, minibar and trouser press. All rooms have a large work desk. Bathrooms have hairdryers and all have showers over the bath. Standard rooms have single beds and overlook the courtyard. Some rooms interconnect.
Superior
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Superior - rooms are larger than standard rooms, but have same facilities. Rooms either overlook the Kremlin, Tverskaya Street, or the courtyard. The latter are the largest rooms and have a sitting area. Some rooms interconnect.
Executive Suite
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Executive Suites - one bedroom Suites, all with a spacious sitting room. Facilities as Standard rooms. Rooms either overlook Tverskaya Street, or the courtyard. All rooms have King-size beds.
Superior Suites
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One bedroom Suites with large sitting room and bedroom. Some Suites have a dining table. Facilities as standard. Have either King-size or twin beds. All superior Suites overlook the Kremlin.
Presidential Suites
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Historic Suites restored with the original decor and furnishings. Consist of three rooms - a sitting room, some with a grand piano, bedroom with King-size or twin beds, and a dining room - plus two bathrooms. All overlook the Kremlin.
Miscellaneous Information
Check in time is 1400
Check out time is 1200
Time Zone is GMT plus 3 Hours
Opened in 1903
Renovated in 1995
221 rooms.
0 suites.
7 floors.
Directions
The National Hotel is situated at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Kremlin walls and St.Basils Cathedral. The Kremlin, its museums and the red square are just a stones throw away from the Hotel National. The world-famous Bolshoi Theatre is half a kilometer away from the hotel and Pushkin Museum of fine arts is only three kilometers away.
Nearest airport: Sheremetyevo II - distance 30km. Average one-way airport taxi fare is USD 50.00.Domodedovo International - distance 60km
Guarantee Policy
Credit card number required to guarantee arrival
Cancellation Policy
Rooms can be cancelled up to 4pm on the day of arrival without charge
Restaurant Information
The Moscovsky Restaurant
The Moscovsky restaurant offers probably the best Russian cuisine in the city. Dishes are made to old traditional recipes, chef's specialities make it famous among the hotel guests and Moscow gourmands.
Recreation Information
Visitor Attractions
The Kremlin, its museums (the Armoury, the Diamond Fund and cathedrals) and the Red Square are just a stone's throw away from the Hotel National. The world-famous Bolshoi Theatre is half a kilometre away from the hotel and Pushkin's Museum of Fine Art is three kilometres away.
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