Raffles Hotels & Resorts has extended its presence to the Russian capital city of Moscow, in the Kitay-Gorod district. This exceptional location places Raffles Moscow in the heart of the city, in close proximity to renowned landmarks such as the Red Square, Kremlin and Bolshoy Theatre.

The hotel is a 3 minute walk to the Red Square and one block away from, what is known not only in Moscow but in whole of Russia as “Tretryakoviskiy proezd”, home of the most luxurious and prestigious shops.

Raffles Moscow is a heritage building originally built as a private residence by the Saltykov brothers in the mid 17th century. In 1842, enterprising members of the Chizhov family acquired the building and added new extensions in order to house merchant shops and furnished apartments for rent. Thereafter, the building took the name of “Chizhevskoe Podvorie”. This stately building, which is under an investment contract between Moscow Government and ALT Corporation, will soon undergo redevelopment in order to transform it into the luxurious Raffles Moscow where guests will be able to experience the heartfelt and gracious service for which Raffles is renowned.

When the hotel opens in 2011, it will feature 130 spacious and elegantly appointed rooms. Guestrooms at Raffles Moscow will be residential sanctuaries ensconced in privacy, offering the distinctive sense of refined elegance and luxury found at all Raffles hotels and resorts. Raffles Moscow will be part of a larger development, which will include apartments, high-end retail galleries as well as historic buildings, such as an 18th century Russian Orthodox Church and the house where Napoleon Bonaparte occasionally stayed.

Raffles Moscow will also feature six restaurants and bars, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and a bar located on level four, the top level of the hotel. The highest level of the hotel will also house the indoor pool and the tranquil RafflesAmrita Spa, affording guests sweeping views of the city and Kremlin.

Occupying a generous 1,300 square metres, RafflesAmrita Spa at Raffles Moscow will be distinguished as one of the largest spas in Moscow, offering an extensive selection of massage and wellness options. RafflesAmrita Spa is a signature component of Raffles hotels and resorts around the world and the spa at Raffles Canouan Island in The Grenadines has been named by The Robb Report as ‘Best of the Best Spas’.

Mr. Vladimir M. Pereverzev, Chairman of the Board of Directors, ALT Corporation, said, “We are extremely pleased to be bringing the Raffles brand to Russia. Raffles offers exceptional lifestyle experiences and represents the highest standards of hospitality and service. We are confident that Raffles Moscow will be distinguished by these attributes to become the premier address in one of the great capital cities in the world.”

Diana Ee-Tan, President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts commented, “With its historically significant architectural works, monuments, museums and a vibrant performing arts scene, Moscow is a facsinating destination with great appeal to world travellers. In terms of tourism growth, the city enjoyed a robust growth of 7.5% in international tourist arrivals last year and a phenomenal growth of 16% in revenue per available room. We are
delighted that ALT Corporation has entrusted Raffles with the management of their new hotel in this superb location.”LOCATION MAP

Raffles Moscow is located at the crossroads of Nikolskaya Street and Bogoyavlensky Lane.

Attractions:

3 minutes walk to Kremlin and Red Square

10 minutes walk to Bolshoy Theatre

RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS

Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, each distinguished by its luxury, elegance and residential charm. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world. Raffles’ relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards. Its flagship Raffles Hotel Singapore was voted Best Hotel in Asia in 2007 and 2008 by readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily while Raffles Beijing Hotel was named Best New City Hotel by Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report in 2006. Raffles Dubai, the latest addition to its portfolio, is recognised among the world’s best new hotels by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Hot List, and was named Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East at the 2008 Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is consistently ranked among the world’s top 10 hotel brands in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards. Raffles Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 90 hotels and resorts worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information, please visit www.raffles.comFor More Information, please contact:

Vivian Koh
Manager, PR & Communications
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Singapore
Tel: (65) 6496-1145
Email: vivian.koh@raffles.com

Marina Wee
Director, Brand Communications
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Singapore
Tel: (65) 6496-1146
Email: marina.wee@raffles.com

Jennifer Greene
Director of Public Relations and
Marketing Communications,
North America
Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Email: jennifer.greene@raffles.com

UK PR Representation
Elizabeth Morrison
ZFL PRCo
Tel: (44) 0207-259-1112
E-mail: emorrison@prco.org

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Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes:
1. Raffles Hotel, Singapore
2. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
3. Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
4. Raffles Beijing Hotel, People’s Republic of China
5. Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, United States
6. Raffles Resort Canouan Island, The Grenadines
7. Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8. Le Royal Monceau, Paris, France
9. Raffles Resort Konottaa, Maldives (2009)
10. Raffles Tianjin, China (2009)
11. Raffles Marrakech, Morocco (2010)
12. Raffles St Lucia, West Indies (2010)
13. Raffles Resort Taimana Tahaa, French Polynesia (2010)
14. Raffles Macao, Cotai Strip (2010)
15. Raffles Tortola, British Virgin Islands (2010)
16. Raffles Manila, Philippines (2010)
17. Raffles Jimbaran, Bali (2010)
18. Raffles Da Nang, Vietnam (2011)
19. Raffles Phang Nga, Thailand (2011)
20. Raffles Praslin, Seychelles (2011)
21. Raffles Jakarta, Indonesia (2011)
22. Raffles Moscow, Russia (2011)