Hotels in Russia
Russia, occupying seventeen (17) million square kilometers, over 1/8 of Earth's land surface, is the world's largest country. Not surprisingly, it is rich in natural resources including gas, coal, timber and oil. Inhabited by over one hundred (100) ethnic groups, Russian culture is expectedly diverse. Visitors to Russia can enjoy the splendor of its architecture, history, and performing arts, notably the ballet, opera, and circus. Dubbed as the "sightseer's paradise," Russia caters to every taste, from the cultural scholar to the nature-loving tourist.
Moscow, Russia's capital, boasts of five-star hotels such as the Golden Ring Hotel, minutes away from the Red Square and Kremlin museums in downtown Moscow. Overlooking the Kremlin, the recreation and shopping center, and about half an hour from the international airport is the luxurious National Hotel. For the budget-conscious traveler, the Sheremetyevo-2 Hotel, just a 3-minute walk away from the international airport, can fit the bill. While the Maxima Irbis Hotel, a short distance from the city center, and Moscow apartments are for family and business travelers.
St. Petersburg, the City of Tsars, is a popular destination outside Moscow. Divided into sections by the River Neva and its tributaries, it is often referred to as Northern Venice. It offers luxury accommodations including Grand Hotel Europe, the esteemed choice of visiting dignitaries. Couples should check out the Astoria Hotel and discover why it was included in 2007 Forbes' Valentines Day list of the most romantic hotels in the world. Modest accommodations include the Russ Hotel, St. Petersburg Hotel with its riverside views, and Okhtinskaya-Victoria Hotel on the bank of the Neva river, which offers shuttle service to main thoroughfare Nevsky Prospekt. While St. Petersburg offers skiing, safari, tandem parachute jump, windsurfing, and sightseeing cruises, among others.
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Moscow Hotels - The Budapest Hotel Moscow
The Budapest Hotel Moscow is housed in a neoclassical mansion from the 1880s and was unveiled as a hotel in 1909. The hotel holds 116 rooms, where thirty are suites. It has traditional Soviet designed interiors, using old-fashioned furnishings. The hotel has twenty-four hour front desk services with concierge services to arrange your ticket or car hire needs. The in room amenities are quite modern, with satellite television, telephones, dedicated Internet line and a minibar. The hotel also has a restaurant with a business center and room for meetings and business conferences. <br/> Moscow is the capital of Russia and its largest city. It is also the largest metropolitan area in Europe and one of the largest urbanized areas in the world. It is located by the Moscow River and still has many of the remnants of the past empires of the region such as the Soviet Union, The Russian Bolshevik Empire, the Tsardom of Russia and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. <br/> The location of the Budapest Hotel makes it one of the premiere tourist hotels in the city. It is located a few paces from the Bolshoi Theater in the heart of the city. The Red Square and the Kremlin, both World Heritage sites, is just a few minutes walk. The hotel is located in Kitai Gorod on the street called Petrovskie Linii between the fashionable streets of Ulitsa Petrovka and Neglinnaya Ulitsa. <br/> So if you are in the city of Moscow for business or for pleasure, be sure to check yourself into the Budapest Hotel Moscow to be right in the heart of the city. <br/> <br/> Search for discounted hotel rooms around Asia on <a href='http://www.asia.com/hotel'>Asia.com hotels</a> search engine and save up to 70% on your hotel. <br/> <br/> <a href='http://www.asia.com/'>Asia.com</a> is neither affiliated with nor sponsored by Budapest Hotel. This article is provided for informational purposes only.