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Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
Moscow, Russia · Kempinski · High Luxury
The Baltschug has faced the Kremlin and St. Basil's across the Moskva since 1898, a riverfront house on Balchug Island that became one of Moscow's first internationally managed luxury hotels when Kempinski arrived in 1992. Some suites carry custom interiors designed by European royals; the windows still look straight at Red Square.
- 227 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: Balchug Island
- Rooms from 377 sq ft (35 m²)
- Architect: A.I. Ivanov
- Interiors: Zuzana Cambelova & CADÉ design firm & LINLEY & Living Design, Sweden & Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent
About Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
- The building dates to 1898 on Balchug Island, looking across the Moskva at the Kremlin and St. Basil's.
- Kempinski took the house in 1992, among the first international luxury flags in post-Soviet Moscow.
- Some suites have custom interiors designed by European royals; a lobby lounge still pours afternoon tea.
- Entry-level rooms start at 377 sq ft (35 m²).
History
The Baltschug dates to 1898 on Balchug Island, facing the Kremlin and Saint Basil's Cathedral across the Moskva. Kempinski took over in 1992 as one of Moscow's first internationally managed luxury hotels after the Soviet era. Kremlin-view rooms and a handful of suites with custom interiors by European royals remain the house signature.
The setting
The hotel stands on Balchug Island, a strategic site in central Moscow on the Moscow River facing the Kremlin. The location has long been significant because it sits directly across from the city’s political and historic core, with views toward Red Square and Saint Basil’s Cathedral.
Restaurants and bars
- Baltschug Grill — Restaurant
- Lobby Lounge Bar — Bar
- Café Kranzler — Café
Experiences
- Baltschug High Tea — High tea in the Lobby Lounge bar with signature sandwiches, scones, sweets and canapés.
- Moscow Tea Ceremony — Tea served with traditional Russian pastries and three kinds of jam, in the Lobby Lounge bar.
- Vodka degustation set — A vodka tasting set offered at Café Kranzler.
- Wine room pairings — A separate wine room at Café Kranzler for pairing wines from Europe, the New World and Russia with food.
Amenities
- Kempinski The Spa
- indoor pool
- fitness center
- sauna and wellness facilities
- river and Kremlin-view rooms
- executive lounge
- meeting and event spaces
- concierge and luxury concierge services
- Hot tub
- Fine dining
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