Hotel National, Historic hotel in Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia
Description
Hotel National is a neoclassical building with Art Nouveau elements located directly across from the Kremlin in Moscow and contains over 250 rooms. The structure stands out for its ornate facade and carefully arranged interior with elaborate finishes.
History
The building was constructed in the early 1900s as a luxury hotel and served as the seat of the first Soviet government after the 1918 revolution. This location marks a turning point from the tsarist to the Soviet era in Russian history.
Culture
The rooms and corridors display furnishings and decorative objects from the imperial era that visitors can still see today. These pieces reflect the time when this was a gathering place for the upper classes.
Practical
The hotel sits on a busy corner downtown with pedestrian areas and traffic nearby; expect it to be loud during the day. The surroundings are easily walkable, with shops, restaurants, and museums within immediate reach.
Did you know?
One noteworthy aspect is that several rooms and areas have preserved their original decoration and furnishings from the tsarist era. This allows visitors to gain an impression of how people lived more than a century ago.
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