At the intersection of Tverskaya Street with the Garden Ring is the Beijing Hotel. Moscow is famous for many historical monuments, but this building is attributed to a rather rare Stalinist classicism, which has certain characteristic features.
History
Experts say that the hotel was built in the forties and fifties of the last century. However, it is not known for certain when the Beijing Hotel was exactly commissioned. Moscow, Russia in those years took a course towards rapprochement with China. It is believed that this hotel was built as a symbol of friendship between these countries. Initially, it was already considered a hotel with a high level of comfort. On the eleventh floor were the most expensive, exclusive rooms with a ceiling height of six meters.
According to contemporaries, the Beijing Hotel (Moscow) began operating in 1958. Although in the newspapers there was not a single mention of its discovery. This was due to two reasons at once. Initially, the building was supposed to be used as an administrative, but with departmental hotel rooms. I must say that at that time there were a lot of such structures in the capital. Among them was the Beijing Hotel. Moscow developed rapidly, a stream of tourists rushed into it. And while the skyscraper was rebuilt, the influence of the departments that were supposed to be placed in it weakened. Therefore, the building began to be used as an elite hotel, which was greatly facilitated by high ceilings and numerous stucco molding, as well as the presence of granite, valuable wood and marble.
In those days, the "regular" for the most powerful department of the USSR - the KGB - was the Beijing Hotel in Moscow. The hotel address (Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, Building 5 - the very center of the capital) contributed to the fact that only high-ranking guests stayed here, often being in the center of attention of the “committee members”.
The second reason to explain the silence of the press about the opening of this building is that at the time of completion of the design work and the beginning of construction, relations between the USSR and China had cooled. Apparently, this is why the Beijing Hotel in Moscow was so imperceptibly open to the public.
Description
The hotel is in the very center of the city. Nearby are the hall to them. Tchaikovsky, two theaters - Satyrs and the Moscow City Council, the oldest cinema - the Khanzhonkov House and the famous Patriarch Ponds thanks to Bulgakov. Many tourists and businessmen choose the Beijing Hotel (Moscow) for their stay in the capital. The address of this hotel is Bolshaya Sadovaya, 5. And this means that it is very easy to get to the Tretyakov Gallery, Arbat, Expocenter, circus, etc. from it.
Location
The hotel is also popular because it is located in the historical zone - on Triumfalnaya Square, near the metro. Its windows overlook the Tver or Garden Ring. It is convenient to get to Sheremetyevo Airport from it. Many businessmen who come to the capital choose the Beijing Hotel for their stay. Moscow is so large that stopping on its outskirts is inconvenient due to long trips to the center. But in the hotel "Beijing", in addition to its good location, there are other advantages that are highly appreciated by business people.
Infrastructure
There are all conditions for the work of businessmen - a conference room equipped with the most modern technical achievements meeting room. In terms of service and comfort, the Beijing Hotel (Moscow) corresponds to a four-star category. All international standards are truly met here. The hotel has a guarded free parking. A beauty salon and hairdresser are also available on site.
The list of round-the-clock services offered at the hotel is wide - this includes an ATM, a ticket booking office, and a medical office. There is also a laundry room, luggage storage, reception desk and much more. One of the advantages of this hotel is safety. There is a 24-hour security service, so guests can always relax.
Housing stock
The Beijing Hotel (Moscow), reviews of which are mostly positive, offers not only standard single, double and triple rooms, but also luxury apartments, as well as junior suites and suites.
The housing stock of this hotel is average. It has a total of one hundred and eleven rooms, each of which is made in an individual layout and interior. The most popular among tourists are double apartments of the highest category. The design of each such number is unique. Over the past few years, the Beijing Hotel has carried out a floor-by-floor renovation of the housing stock, which made it possible today to offer guests use high-speed Internet, TV with satellite channels, etc. The rooms have
air conditioning, a minibar, a refrigerator, a
radio, and a direct
dial telephone recruitment. The furniture in them is new and of high quality; there is a work desk and a dressing table. In the bathrooms, depending on the category, showers or bathtubs are mounted, there is also a hairdryer and all toiletries.
Suites
These numbers are designed for the most demanding customer. They have a separate living and sleeping room. The bathroom is separate: there is a toilet room and a bathroom with a bidet. The rooms are furnished with quality furniture. They have a couch, a table for newspapers. There is also a comfortable double bed and a workplace.
Nutrition
A continental breakfast may also be included in the price at Beijing Hotel . In addition, the hotel has restaurants and bars. Guests can pre-book a table at the reception.
The spacious and cozy Manhattan Grill restaurant has a pleasant relaxing atmosphere, the menu includes dishes from European and Russian national cuisine. In the beautiful and elegant Central Park Café, you can enjoy a cup of cappuccino and sample delicious pastries.
Sports and recreation
For those who, even on vacation or business trip, do not give up physical training and watch their figure, the Beijing Hotel provides a spa center. Its wellness programs are conducted by highly qualified specialists. If you wish, you can take a paid massage course, visit the sauna or Turkish bath.
Additional Information
Hotel with small pets is allowed only after agreement with the administration. The staff speaks both English and French equally well. The hotel has a sports bar with a capacity of up to two hundred people, which has large screens and projectors. In the days when the European or World Cup is taking place, many fans choose the Beijing Hotel (Moscow) for collective viewing of meetings.
Reviews
The hotel rooms, according to visitors, are clean and comfortable. They are very comfortable for living. They have everything you need, including bathrobes and slippers. Tourists leave a lot of good reviews about the work of the staff, evaluating it for the highest score. Smiling and polite maids clean the rooms perfectly, and receptionists are always ready to help and solve any problem. But the highest ranking is given to the location of the hotel. In just three minutes you can walk to the metro, and within walking distance - many historical monuments, concert halls, shops and exhibitions. All these factors significantly affect the choice of tourists.
The atmosphere prevailing in the lobby of the hotel and its corridors is associated with many Soviet films. The furniture in the rooms is made in the style of Moscow of the fifties. Especially impressive is the truly enormous bathroom. The beds are so comfortable that many people want to sleep and sleep on them all the time. Those who stay at the hotel during the May holidays can watch the parade directly from the windows of the rooms, as all the equipment passes right under them. Some guests were unsatisfied with their rooms overlooking a neighboring construction site. But this minus is transient, because after the end of work the noise will stop. As for nutrition, there were no complaints about it.