The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya, Russian Federation
#16
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, AC Elite, Airmiles Gold, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Posts: 785
Nikolskaya is the pedestrian only street which starts from Nikolskaya Tower of the Kremlin (right off the Red Square) and stops at Lubyanka square.
Hotel is brand new and kitsch. Cat 5 is a steal. Definitely, will jump to 6 on March 1st, 2015.
#17
Join Date: May 2007
Location: MCI/ORD/CDG
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 771
Any recent experience in this hotel? Any complimentary breakfast/lounge as a plat? I think this may be my first time in a St. Regis.
#18
Join Date: May 2002
Location: US
Programs: UA GS 2MM
Posts: 1,727
Bumping for any trip reviews, particularly around Platinum recognition.
I am familiar with the Ritz and Park Hyatt, but considering this hotel for a stay later in the month.
I am familiar with the Ritz and Park Hyatt, but considering this hotel for a stay later in the month.
#19
Join Date: May 2007
Location: MCI/ORD/CDG
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 771
I just had a 2-night stay here on points. As platinum, I was upgraded to Astor Suite. Large separate bedroom, living room area and 1 1/2 bath, large walk in closet area. The butler was very attentive and at my beck and call for everything I needed.
I chose breakfast as amenity, which was superb. Full buffet and made to order eggs.
Location is great. Walking distance to the shopping area and red square.
Great time to be in Moscow as the rubles are weak against the dollar. My private transportation from DME-Hotel-DME was 2900 rubles. ^
I chose breakfast as amenity, which was superb. Full buffet and made to order eggs.
Location is great. Walking distance to the shopping area and red square.
Great time to be in Moscow as the rubles are weak against the dollar. My private transportation from DME-Hotel-DME was 2900 rubles. ^
#20
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, AC Elite, Airmiles Gold, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
Posts: 785
I just had a 2-night stay here on points. As platinum, I was upgraded to Astor Suite. Large separate bedroom, living room area and 1 1/2 bath, large walk in closet area. The butler was very attentive and at my beck and call for everything I needed.
I chose breakfast as amenity, which was superb. Full buffet and made to order eggs.
Location is great. Walking distance to the shopping area and red square.
Great time to be in Moscow as the rubles are weak against the dollar. My private transportation from DME-Hotel-DME was 2900 rubles. ^
I chose breakfast as amenity, which was superb. Full buffet and made to order eggs.
Location is great. Walking distance to the shopping area and red square.
Great time to be in Moscow as the rubles are weak against the dollar. My private transportation from DME-Hotel-DME was 2900 rubles. ^
#21
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
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I'm currently at the St Regis. I've never been a fan of the St Regis "modern vintage chic" look, but if there's anywhere that it might work it would be Moscow, and possibly Dubai.
As a Platinum I was upgraded to what is apparently the largest of the Astor Suites, which is one up from the base full suite. The suite is huge and perhaps the size of the Apartment at the Westin KL which up to now had been the largest Starwood room I'd ever been in.
Service has been very good, with an assigned Butler and a fast-moving concierge. There's a nice pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna area that I had completely to myself.
If I had one criticism (beyond not liking the St Regis style in general) it would be the bar programme, which was as weak as I've seen in many other St Regis hotels around the world. I realise many of the best bar teams are tied up to one hotel chain, but I'd strongly recommend the St Regis chain throw a few hundred thousand at the likes of the Dead Rabbit, Happiness Forgets or 28 Hong Kong Street to get some destination bars going. The St Regis Moscow is the only 5* without a bar worthwhile going to - just as is the case in many other cities.
As a Platinum I was upgraded to what is apparently the largest of the Astor Suites, which is one up from the base full suite. The suite is huge and perhaps the size of the Apartment at the Westin KL which up to now had been the largest Starwood room I'd ever been in.
Service has been very good, with an assigned Butler and a fast-moving concierge. There's a nice pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna area that I had completely to myself.
If I had one criticism (beyond not liking the St Regis style in general) it would be the bar programme, which was as weak as I've seen in many other St Regis hotels around the world. I realise many of the best bar teams are tied up to one hotel chain, but I'd strongly recommend the St Regis chain throw a few hundred thousand at the likes of the Dead Rabbit, Happiness Forgets or 28 Hong Kong Street to get some destination bars going. The St Regis Moscow is the only 5* without a bar worthwhile going to - just as is the case in many other cities.
#22
Bumping the thread. Any recent experiences? Trying to decide on National vs St Regis - I'm tempted to check off Luxury Collection in my brand list for the 11 brands, but not at the expense of a significantly worse property.
Any Platinum experiences at either property on paid rates? One of the reviews of National appeared to imply that they no longer give a proper Platinum breakfast.
Prices are similar between the two in my case on the dates, oddly enough.
Any Platinum experiences at either property on paid rates? One of the reviews of National appeared to imply that they no longer give a proper Platinum breakfast.
Prices are similar between the two in my case on the dates, oddly enough.
#23
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: SNA
Programs: AA gold, DL Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Plat
Posts: 446
Same dilemma ... Trying to choose between the st Regis and national, luxury collection. Prices are comparable for my dates but national has better location closer to the Kremlin? Thanks for any tips!
Ps: no spg status
Ps: no spg status
#24
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,224
St. Regis vs Park Hyatt???
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
#25
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
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I'd go with SR for the same $$, especially w/o status.
#26
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
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Hyatt used to be No.1 for the rich and famous. You could often spot famous actors, politicians, TV people, etc. Top notch ultra expensive restaurants. With SR arrival, that is changing... Hipsters prefer SR more than Hyatt. Location wise -- close. Most Hyatt rooms have no view. SR rooms have no view either.
#27
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: SNA
Programs: AA gold, DL Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Plat
Posts: 446
Distance to the Kremlin is pretty much the same -- 2-5 min by foot depending how fast you walk. St. Regis is newer. National's suites have best possible view of the Kremlin. Even for Plat it is rare to get an upgrade there though, especially May to Sep. SR rooms have no view.
I'd go with SR for the same $$, especially w/o status.
I'd go with SR for the same $$, especially w/o status.
#28
Join Date: Apr 2009
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, Club Carlson Gold, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 24
I'll be staying here starting next Tuesday for a week. Will report back on my stay and experience
#29
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: SNA
Programs: AA gold, DL Gold, HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Plat
Posts: 446
Look forward to it ... Safe travels!