The hotel is situated next to the Kremlin and will operate under the Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand.

Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies and Accor signs a luxury hotel to open in Moscow’s heart in the second half of 2022. The hotel is situated next to the Kremlin and will operate under the Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand. With its launch, Raffles Moscow Hotel will become the first Raffles hotel in Russia.

God Nisanov, CEO of Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies, expressed, "Another significant embodiment of Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies mission is a luxurious hotel in Varvarka Street. We bring to life innovative projects and create opportunities for people to work, develop, and rest in high-quality environments. Therefore, Kievskaya Ploshchad is proud to present a multi-faceted hotel, and residential complex in historical Varvarka Street – a new destination icon of hospitality. Raffles Moscow has been developed to sensitively respect the recommendations of the Ministry of Culture and in close cooperation with the Department of Cultural Legacy of Moscow. Leading upscale designers and creative architects of the world have collaborated to bring all elements of the project together."

"This is a unique project in terms of the architectural value and the level of personalized service that will be delivered together with Accor and its acclaimed Raffles brand. We are very excited to move the project forward with our partners and firmly believe this iconic address will significantly increase the international attractiveness of Moscow in the tourism industry," he added.

Commenting on the introduction of the Raffles brand in Russia, Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Accor, said, "Announcing the arrival of the iconic Raffles brand in Russia is an extraordinary moment for Accor. The hotel’s unique location and legendary Raffles service will make it one of the most exciting openings of 2022 for Accor. It is a privilege to be working in partnership with Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies, and we look forward to bringing this new jewel to life."

Embodying sophistication, luxury, and timeless ambience, Raffles Moscow will offer innovative cuisine, art and culture, and its hallmark gracious and intuitive service to its guests.