Hotel National in Moscow joins Starwood’s Luxury Collection

Following the first phase of a significant renovation to the hotel’s guest rooms and public spaces, the Hotel National in Moscow has joined Starwood’s Luxury Collection.

Built in 1903 by famed Russian architect Alexander Ivanov, Hotel National is in a magnificent location overlooking the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square in the very heart of Moscow’s historical, cultural and business center.

“With the opening of Hotel National, A Luxury Collection Hotel, we proudly introduce The Luxury Collection brand to Moscow. This hotel is a true expression of its destination, making it a perfect addition to The Luxury Collection’s portfolio of spectacular hotels and resorts,” says Roeland Vos, President of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “The property’s long-standing history of welcoming prominent people from around the world, combined with its striking location, impeccable service and renovated interior ensure it will provide a unique and enriching experience to our guests.”

The historical grandeur and understated elegance of the property, together with discrete modern technology, makes Hotel National a favorite destination in Moscow for sophisticated global explorers.

Hotel National has undergone an extensive renovation of all guest rooms, suites and public areas, restoring the hotel to its original splendour creating a contemporary luxury that will uphold the hotel’s legacy as a landmark destination.

Each of the 206 guest rooms feature genuine and exclusive furniture inspired by the hotel’s nineteenth century décor, spacious bathing and dressing areas, as well as state-of-the-art technologies including plasma TVs and DVD players.

In addition, the hotel’s 56 historical suites are adorned with authentic and rare Russian antiquities, including vases, lamps, mirrors, statues and paintings.

Many of the hotel’s guest rooms boast exceptional city views including panoramas of the Kremlin.

The second renovation phase is scheduled to commence in 2010 and will bring about an underground parking, new spa and fitness facilities as well as two magnificent Presidential suites.

Future renovation plans will also include the addition of an exclusive courtyard restaurant as well as a redesign of Hotel National’s renowned Alexandrovsky bar and Moskovski restaurant with a new haute cuisine culinary concept.

The full restoration of Hotel National is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2012.

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