After four incredible nights in St. Petersburg, we had a two day visit to Moscow at the end of our trip, before returning to the US. For our stay in Moscow I decided to book the St. Regis. I had been trying to decide between the St. Regis and the Park Hyatt, though in the…
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I haven't been to Moscow but I ever get the chance I'd love to stay at the St. Regis. Fabulous - great job with the selection and photos!
When I stayed here, I got a corner room on top floor, the only one from which you can see top of the Kremlin and St. Basil's cathedral. I highly recommend this room even though it's just a standard room.
Looks like the same people who design Emirates first class. And the cheap Manet reproductions everywhere - even the sculpture? Super tacky. No thanks give me not appropriate Moscow minimalism anytime.
I know a few people who are devoted to the Park Hyatt Ararat but I am not one of them. Its take on millennial minimalist decor comes off as being dated and cold. It just doesn't work for Moscow. I've also found the service to be equally as cold.
I'm an architecture buff and have always been in love with the group of skyscrapers known in the west as Stalin's Seven Sisters. One of the seven is now the Radisson Royal Hotel. It's a really funky hotel (in a good way) that wonderfully embodies Moscow's Soviet past and its ostentatious, kitschy present. The location is dreadful for first-time visitors (far from Red Square) but the views from the higher floors are awesome. Service is hit-or-miss but that goes for Moscow in general. I just think it's a unique and interesting hotel. The people watching is outstanding.
Holy cow, this looks AMAZING. This is what I imagine Russia to be in my head. I burst out laughing (in a good way) when I saw the photo of the bathroom sink. It's all just so perfect!
We choose the Hilton which is in another " Seven Sisters". Our choice was based on its proximity to the train station where we caught the overnight Red Arrow sleeper train to St. Petersburg and its close to the subway station for all the other sights
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Lucky
Not sure if it's just on mobile, but the pictures appeared totally out of order for me.
Hey Nick, that's Degas not Manet. Being an art snob is tough if you don't really know anything about art!
I don't believe Manet ever painted any ballerinas, and I'm pretty sure he was never a sculptor either.
I do have to admit that Degas isn't for me, especially in reproduction.
@Kevin @Telegraph I am also viewing the page on iPad and pics are out of order for me too.
@ Lucky The National across from the Kremlin is nice too and an SPG property. The champagne breakfast was over the top as well, however I heard that they no longer offer it for plats...
Lucky, did you consider the Hotel National (an SPG Luxury Collection hotel)? It's right across the street from the Kremlin. (When I stayed there 5 years ago I was only Gold, but I assume a Platinum would have a good chance of being upgraded to a Kremlin View room.)
Nice pictures! We stayed at this property 5 nights last year and now I want to return. Our butler was so wonderful and personable. However, every morning I awoke my iPhone needed to be reactivated. This is the only time it's ever occurred; so, yes, to bugging. The concierge was quite knowledgeable. Our room cleaning was spotty day to day. When I return I hope to try out the Four Seasons directly on Red Square.
@ UAPhil -- We had dinner at the restaurant connected to Hotel National, and were early, so had drinks in the hotel's lobby lounge. I thought the public spaces were *really* past their time, so am happy I didn't stay there, at least based on that.
@Ben/Lucky
You mentioned you always feel St Regis ought to be in Moscow coz they're covered in Gold. Fun fact: there developers of new builds are offered one of 4 themes to choose from, most of the city Regis properties are of the "Metropolitan Manor" theme which is your French beaux arts NY Regis theme (also the one in Corniche Abu Dhabi and Dubai Habtoor for instance).
You want to try the ones with the "Glass House" theme which is heavy modern decor minus the W clutter. Examples are St Regis Bal Harbour, Bangkok, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Mexico City and (I think) SF.
If Park Hyatt is modern minimalist and W is crazy cluttered modern, St Regis Glass House would be best described as a modern, high end designer furniture store decor.
The Moscow outlet clearly has Kempinski touches still, one of the rare chains which frequently has gaudier decor than St Regis (Metropolitan Manor).
Also, I thought you hated Remede!
@stuart Falk - look at the date on that article you posted - it's from 3 years ago. Anything more recent?
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That breakfast buffet service where she asked to make you a Russian-style plate is my absolute dream service.
As usual the "Pellegrino" water is "S. Pellegrino" which means "San Pellegrino" (Saint Pellegrino)… and it seems the half size (0.5 liter)
I'm going to The St. Regis Moscow in late December (New Year Celebration) and I was wondering if you could clarify some things to me. Judging from the room (Yes, I also apply SNA on this stay), the room seems nice but according to the floor plan, it looks pretty small. Is there a same room type with more space and better view?
Also the breakfast looks good but pretty common. I was told they serve caviar at the hotel (beluga?) and I don't see that you took any photos of that so if you could clarify, it would be really nice.
Is Uber a good option of travel around in Moscow? I'm going there during one of the coldest period of Moscow so I will definitely be using Uber therefore, is it good? Do they speak English? I'm going alone with no knowledge of any Russian language so this is a Diva on adventure lol
Also, I see in the comment section about being gay in Russia. Is it that bad? Must I hide my "Mariah Carey t-shirts" I plan to wear and frolic around the hotel? LOL (I can tone down my Diva-ness but must I? LOL)
p.s. if you think 12,000 per night is good, it's only 9,600 for me + got fifth night free even on New Year's eve period LOL