The Group Accor has just made official its Russian ambitions Raffles. It is preparing to make its big debut in Russiawith the inauguration of the Raffles Moscow hotel scheduled for second half of 2022. The new luxury establishment will be located right in the heart of the capital, next to the Kremlin - with a very specific architectural brief as a result: those in charge of the project assure us that the new establishment will preserve the historic character of the surrounding façades, in line with the brand's philosophy.
The Raffles Moscow hotel will book 153 rooms spread over nine floors, including no fewer than 41 suites. Designed by the British studio Winch, the hotel will offer a wide range of event facilities, with a 730 m² reception hallThere will be four meeting rooms (from 47 to 83 m²) and an open-plan outdoor area. In addition, the Raffles Moscow will house five top-of-the-range restaurantsA Ladurée bakery and the traditional Raffles Long Bar. Wellness is also on the agenda, with a Spa featuring a real Russian bath, thermal zones, a fitness centre and a 25-metre swimming pool.
an extraordinary moment for Accor
On the occasion of this announcement, Sébastien Bazin emphasised the importance of this forthcoming inauguration, not only for the brand but also for the whole Group, which has made it its priority.acquisition five years ago : " The announcement of the arrival of the iconic Raffles brand in Russia is an extraordinary moment for Accor "says the Chairman and CEO of Accor. " The hotel's unique location and legendary Raffles service will make it one of Accor's most exciting openings of 2022. It is a privilege to work in partnership with the Kievskaya Ploshchad group of companies and we look forward to bringing this new jewel to life. ".
Moscow and, more broadly, the east of the continent are clearly among the strategic priorities of the Accor group, which had already made official a month earlier the arrival of theSo/ sign in Moscowfor 2023. Two years earlier, the Raffles brand had also distinguished itself with the inauguration of the Raffles Europejski hotel, in Warsaw.
