Hotel Metropol Moscow
Russia
Hotel Metropol stands opposite the Bolshoi Theatre, with its history closely connected to Moscow's artistic life. Conceived as part of a broader palace of the arts, the hotel retains Art Nouveau interiors and public spaces that make the building a destination in itself. Accommodation offers a choice between historical rooms and newer Signature designs. The former preserve individual decorative schemes, antiques and period details; the latter, developed with Jean-Michel Gathy, reinterpret the same heritage in a contemporary form. Food remains important to the property. SAVVA presents Andrey Shmakov's approach to Russian cooking, while the Metropol restaurant continues the hotel's long tradition of elaborate breakfasts and other meals within a historic setting. Views from selected rooms take in the Bolshoi, Kremlin or surrounding centre, while others face an internal courtyard. Choosing between these outlooks and the different interior styles allows guests to shape the stay around what interests them most: theatre, architecture or the quieter pleasures of a historic hotel.