A landmark Art Nouveau hotel in central Moscow, the Metropol stands as the largest pre-revolutionary hotel to survive in the Russian capital. Built in the early 1900s, it represents the architectural ambitions of imperial Russia’s final decades.
At a glance
The Hotel Metropol is a five-story Art Nouveau masterpiece completed in 1905. Its location in Moscow’s heart made it one of the city’s most prestigious addresses before and after the Russian Revolution. The hotel continues to operate as a luxury establishment today.
History
Constructed between 1899 and 1905, the Metropol was designed during Moscow’s rapid modernization under the Tsarist regime. It became the largest extant Moscow hotel built before the Revolution of 1917, weathering subsequent decades of Soviet rule. Since 2012, the hotel has been owned by Alexander Klyachin, proprietor of the Moscow-based Azimut Hotels chain.
What you see
The Metropol exemplifies Art Nouveau style, the dominant architectural language of early 20th-century Europe. Its facade and interiors display characteristic curved forms, decorative detail, and integration of ornamental elements. The building occupies a commanding position in central Moscow.
Cultural significance
As Moscow’s finest surviving pre-revolutionary hotel, the Metropol documents the city’s cosmopolitan aspirations before 1917. Its preservation reflects the evolution of Russian architectural heritage through Soviet and post-Soviet periods.
Key facts
- Country: Russia
- City: Moscow
- Coordinates: 55.75833333, 37.62138889
- Built: 1899–1905
- Architectural style: Art Nouveau
Practical information & getting there
Hotel Metropol Moscow is located in central Moscow. You can contact the hotel directly for accommodation and tour information. The venue remains an active luxury hotel and cultural landmark.
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