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Radisson Royal Hotel

Украина · Dorogomilovo District

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  1. 1Radisson Royal Hotel

    Welcome to the Radisson Royal Hotel, known historically and still affectionately to locals as the Hotel Ukraina. This building is one of the 'Seven Sisters,' a group of Stalinist skyscrapers commissioned after World War II to…

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  2. 2The Main Lobby and the Moscow Diorama

    As you enter the main lobby, your attention is immediately drawn to the center of the hall, where a magnificent diorama of Moscow resides. This is 'Moscow, the USSR's Capital,' a meticulously detailed miniature representing the…

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  3. 3The Art Gallery — A Collection of Soviet Masters

    The Radisson Royal is often described as a museum where you can stay the night, and nowhere is this more evident than in its hallways and public rooms. The hotel preserves a collection of over 1,200 original Russian paintings,…

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  4. 4The Library — A Literary Sanctuary

    A true point of pride for the hotel is its extensive library, containing over 3,000 books. This space is a sanctuary for guests and visitors alike, offering a wide range of literary genres in various languages. …

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  5. 5Engineering Marvels — The Support Columns

    To truly appreciate this building, one must look at its bones. During the restoration, it was revealed that the hotel has no internal structural walls; instead, the entire massive weight of the skyscraper is supported by a…

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  6. 6The Spire and the Skyline — A View from the Top

    If you have the opportunity to visit the upper floors or the hotel's rooftop venues, you will see why this location is so prized. The Radisson Royal sits at a bend in the Moskva River, offering unparalleled views of the Russian…

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  7. 7Soviet Heritage Meets Modern Luxury

    We conclude our tour by reflecting on the unique blend of eras within these walls. The Radisson Royal has managed a difficult task: it has updated its Soviet-era bones to meet the highest international standards of luxury without…

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  8. 8Radisson Royal Hotel

    Our exploration of the Radisson Royal Hotel comes to an end, but the building’s story continues. From its beginnings as a Stalinist dream to its current status as a pinnacle of Russian hospitality, it remains a constant on the…

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What is Radisson Royal Hotel?

Radisson Royal Hotel is a place in Dorogomilovo District with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationDorogomilovo District
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates55.7516, 37.5642
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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