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The Savoy Boutique Luxury Hotel - the Legend of Russian hospitality 

 

 

Moscow: Savoy Luxury Hotel, Fireplace

This luxury hotel is situated in the very heart of the Russian capital, right next to the Kremlin, Red Square, the Bolshoi and Maly Theaters, on a quiet drive, in the cultural and fashion district of Moscow.

 

 

Embodying the Moscow lifestyle, respectable "Savoy" combines a century-old tradition of hospitality with high-tech modern hotel accommodation, amenities and services.

  

 Built by the famous Salamander Insurance Company, the 5-star Savoy Hotel first opened in 1913, over 100 years ago now. 
 

The Savoy became a symbol of Moscow hospitality and has since hosted world famous celebrities in its sumptuous rooms.

 

With its ideal location in the heart of Moscow, the Savoy is within walking distance of major attractions such as the Kremlin, Red Square, the Bolshoi and Maly theatres, fashionable boutiques and cafes.


After a full renovation in 2005 guests enjoy the glory and mystique of an old Russian mansion outfitted with all the modern comforts of an upscale boutique hotel.

 

 

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In mid 19th century the Alpen rose German restaurant was opened on No.4, Pushechnaya Street.

 

Initially the place was frequented by members of the German Club as well as by the German community in Moscow.


Later Vladimir Gilyarovsky, a Russian writer and a brilliant connoisseur of Moscow history described the Alpen Rose as one of the most famous places in the city.


Actors from the Bolshoi and Maly Theatres used to go there after perfo
rmances to attend a private artists' club. Important journalists and editors, doctors and lawyers, professors and public people - all visited the legendary restaurant.

 

Later, in 1909, The Alpen Rose restaurant was purchased by The Salamander Fire Insurance Company, the third biggest insurance company in Russia at that time (est. in 1846).  

Its motto "On Fire and Still not Burned Out" and the salamander symbol decorated many buildings in Moscow.

 

The Salamander planned to open a new hotel with a café on the first floor in its newly acquired property and decided to name the hotel Savoy (probably, referring to the Savoy Alps). Renovation of the building started in 1911.

 

The Savoy Restaurant was sumptuously decorated featuring a rococo interior with the ceiling sported remarkably with irregularly shaped mirrors and paintings.

 

In March 1913 the Savoy Hotel was officially opened with a grand banquet to celebrate the event.

 

After the revolution of 1917, Savoy came under the control of the Moscow Council hotel administration. 

By 1930 along with the Metropol and the National Hotel, it was incorporated into the Hotel All-Union Company, established to provide services for foreigners.


From 1958 to its reconstruction in 1989, Savoy was known as the Berlin Hotel. Then it got back its historical interiors and the original name.

 

The Savoy welcomed world famous celebrities such as Luciano Pavarotti, Jouse Carreras, Patricia Kaas, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Dave Brubeck and many others.

 

 

 

        Services:
 

  • 67 comfortable guest rooms and suites
  • Room for disabled
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hours room service
  • Savoy Restaurant (Russian & European cuisine)
  • Hermitage Lounge-bar
  • Meeting & Event facilities
  • Fitness facilities & Swimming pool
    (Sauna open: 7 am-11 am and 7 pm-11 pm) 
  • Business center & Travel services
  • Beauty Salon
  • Massage from 9 am until 11 pm 
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet
  • Laundry & Dry cleaning
  • Car rental service