My stay on the Top Floor of Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya. Join me as I give you a full tour of this Stalin Skyscraper. Hilton Moscow is one of the Stalin Seven Sisters. This soviet building is a perfect example of soviet architecture and Stalin neoclassical style. Designed to be the finest luxury hotel in Moscow, it has one of the most impressive hotel lobbies I have ever seen.
Review (excerpt - full review on my website www.livingitforyou.com including my take on the facilities and the service)
Room Category: King Executive Room (Room 1901)
Hotel Status: Hilton Honours Gold Member
Overview
I have always admired the architecture of Moscow’s Seven Sisters. These seven skyscrapers, in Stalin neoclassical style, continue to dominate Moscow’s skyline. Of the seven skyscrapers, two function as hotels - Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya and Radisson Collection Hotel Ukraina. I have always admired these buildings and have placed it my bucket list to stay in, and experience, these hotels.
Background
Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya (formerly Leningradskaya Hotel) joined the Hilton brand in 2008 following a multi-million pound renovation to bring it up to date to modern standards. It was designed by Leonid Polyakov and has 26 floors, of which only 19 are usable. At 136 metres, it is the shortest of Moscow’s Seven Sisters. Construction was started on the orders of Stalin in 1949 and it was completed in 1954. I do wonder what Stalin would think now that the hotel is part of an American brand.
From the outset, it was designed to be the finest luxury hotel in Moscow. This is immediately apparent as soon as you enter the hotel. The reception area is basked under by an elaborate ceiling which would not be amiss in any Versace boutique. It reminds me of the barocco print. The combination of blue and gold accents and elaborate motif is unashamedly loud and opulent. Passing this entryway, you will be wowed by the amazing lobby. A grand space heightened with dark giant marble pillars, church like chandeliers, hand-carved wooden ceiling and two towering bronze lion statues guarding the east and west staircases leading to the hotel’s rooms and facilities. It is certainly a sight to behold.
The lifts are positioned in the centre of the lobby within an altar like ensemble. However, here, instead of religious figures, you have socialist realist art. There are carvings of fruits or produce of collective labour.
Full review on my website www.livingitforyou.com
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Chapters
0:00 Overview
1:04 Building
2:37 Reception Area
3:22 Grand Lobby
4:13 Lifts, Lift Lobby and Hallway
5:36 Room
9:46 Lobby Bar
11:03 West Staircase and Ballroom
16:10 East Staircase and Janus Restaurant
18:20 Longest Chandelier in World
19:06 Spa, Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool
20:00 Other Videos
25 июн 2024
