Hotel Metropol Moscow is a historic five-star hotel at Teatralny Proezd 2, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre and a short walk from Red Square. It was built between 1899 and 1905 in the Art Nouveau style and is the largest surviving pre-revolutionary hotel in Moscow.
The building holds rooms with historic interiors and a modern part, an atrium hall with a stained-glass ceiling, a restaurant, a bar with Tarot-themed cocktails and a swimming pool, according to listings and guides. Rates and rules change, so check the hotel’s own site, metropol-moscow.ru.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Гостиница «Метрополь» |
|---|---|
| Address | Teatralny Proezd 2, Moscow 109012 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Teatralnaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2, green), A hotel listing gives about a 4-minute walk to a metro station and about 15 minutes on foot to the Moscow Kremlin; the stations Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Line 3) and Okhotny Ryad (Line 1) are also near, and the exact exit was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to a hotel listing; the hours of the restaurants and bars inside differ and were not verified.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Best time to visit | The hotel works all year. Performance evenings at the Bolshoi Theatre make Teatralny Proezd busy, and the atrium hall is part of the experience in any season. Crowd patterns inside the hotel were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | At least one night; about 1 hour to see the public halls |
| Website | metropol-moscow.ru |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Hotel Metropol Moscow?
The reasons are concrete. The Metropol is a working hotel in a landmark of Moscow Art Nouveau, designed by William Walcot with Lev Kekushev and financed by the patron Savva Mamontov, and it sits on Teatralny Proezd between the Bolshoi Theatre and Red Square.
Guests walk on historical parquet floors under large crystal chandeliers in the older rooms, according to a city guide, and have breakfast under the stained-glass cupola. The location is about a four-minute walk from a metro station and about fifteen minutes from the Kremlin, according to a hotel listing. The hotel has several restaurants and a bar, so visitors who do not stay can also see the public halls. Rates vary, so check the official site.
Highlights of Hotel Metropol Moscow
The Art Nouveau facade
The building was designed by William Walcot, with Lev Kekushev, and financed by Savva Mamontov, and it shapes the look of Teatralny Proezd and Theatre Square, according to guides. Look for the mosaic decoration and the curved Art Nouveau lines on the facade facing the Bolshoi Theatre. The facade was changed over the years and is not exactly Walcot's first design.
Tip: Look up at the roofline from the square in front of the Bolshoi Theatre.
The atrium hall with the stained-glass ceiling
A hotel listing describes a banquet hall in an atrium under a stained-glass ceiling, and a city guide mentions pancake breakfasts in the famous hall under the stained-glass cupola. It is one of the best known interiors in the hotel. Access to the hall depends on the hotel's rules and events.
Tip: Ask the hotel at check-in whether the hall is open when you want to see it.
Historic rooms
A city guide says the rooms in the older part are not as modern as those elsewhere in the hotel but have historical parquet floors, mid-century Soviet still-life paintings over the beds and large crystal chandeliers. A modern part of the hotel also exists. Ask which part your room is in.
Tip: Ask for a room in the historic part if the period interior matters to you.
Restaurants and the Tarot bar
A hotel listing mentions a refined, storied restaurant and a polished bar and lounge with Tarot-themed cocktails, and the Savva restaurant has its own article on this site. The Metropol Restaurant, which has its own article, is in the same building. Hours and menus vary.
Tip: Check the hours of each restaurant, since they differ from the hotel.
The swimming pool
A city guide mentions swimming in the hotel's pool and seeing the sunrise from the rooms. Pool hours and rules were not found, so ask the hotel. It is a rare amenity for a hotel in this part of the center.
Tip: Ask about pool hours when you book.
The location by the Bolshoi Theatre
The hotel stands opposite the Bolshoi Theatre, near the Maly Theatre, and about fifteen minutes on foot from the Kremlin. Red Square and Zaryadye Park are close. The street in front is busy, so allow time to cross.
Tip: Use the nearby metro stations rather than a taxi in busy hours.
Atmosphere
The Metropol is a grand, ornate hotel in the Art Nouveau style, with an atrium, a stained-glass ceiling, crystal chandeliers and historical parquet, according to listings and guides. Guests range from business travelers to visitors who come for the building.
Mornings are for breakfast in the atrium hall, and evenings for the restaurants and the bar. The street outside faces the Bolshoi Theatre and is busy at performance times. The crowd varies by day, and no details were verified.
History of Hotel Metropol Moscow
The site between the Bolshoi Theatre and Red Square was first developed in the mid-19th century. A guide says the merchant Pavel Chelyshev decided in 1838 to build a complex with a hotel and baths there, with a design by the architect Osip Bove, and that construction took twelve years.
In 1898 the patron of the arts Savva Mamontov bought the site and wanted a hotel of the highest European standard. A competition was held and Lev Kekushev won it, but Mamontov chose the design of William Walcot, which had placed fourth. Artists such as Mikhail Vrubel stayed involved, according to the same source.
The hotel was built between 1899 and 1905 and opened in 1905, although some accounts give 1901 as the opening year. It had electric lighting, ventilation, lifts and telephones, according to a travel page.
In March 1918, after the Soviet government moved to Moscow, the Metropol became a residence of the new government and was called the Second House of Soviets, according to the same page. From 1941 to 1945 it housed American and British war correspondents. Under the Soviet Union it hosted foreign delegations, and a guide says it was closed for renovation in 1986.
Since 2012 the hotel has been owned by Alexander Klyachin, who also owns the Azimut Hotels chain. The details of the renovations were not verified.
Booking and Check-In at Hotel Metropol Moscow
Book through the hotel’s official site, metropol-moscow.ru, where the current rates, room types and rules are shown. A hotel listing gives check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. Cancellation terms, deposits and breakfast depend on the rate, so read them when booking.
- Foreign guests: hotels in Russia usually handle the registration of foreign guests, but rules change and depend on nationality, so ask the hotel and read the Moscow Vibes registration guide; as of October 2026 this was not verified with the hotel.
- Payment: foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict some Russian payment services, so check this yourself and ask the hotel how it takes payment.
Check all rates and rules on the official site.
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How to Get to Hotel Metropol Moscow
The hotel is at Teatralny Proezd 2, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre. A hotel listing gives about a four-minute walk to a metro station; the nearest are Teatralnaya, on Line 2, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, on Line 3, and Okhotny Ryad, on Line 1, which have their own guides on this site where listed. Red Square is a few minutes on foot.
- Metro: Teatralnaya, Ploshchad Revolyutsii or Okhotny Ryad, then walk to Teatralny Proezd; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi and airports: the taxi apps guide and the airport transfer guides of this site explain the options.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. The building is a historic one with an older and a modern part, so ask the hotel about lifts, steps and accessible rooms when you book.
Food Nearby
The hotel has its own restaurants, among them Savva and the Metropol Restaurant, which have their own articles on this site. Cafe Pushkin and Turandot, on Tverskoy Boulevard, and the cafes near Okhotny Ryad are within walking distance. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Smart casual clothes suit the public halls. Bring rubles in cash for small purchases, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Photography Rules
No photography rules were found. Ask the staff before you photograph the atrium hall or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
The hotel has a pool and restaurants, so it works for families who want a central base. Child policies, cots and stroller access were not found, so ask the hotel when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Ask for a room in the historic part if you want period interiors, and for the modern part if you want newer fittings.
- The hotel faces the Bolshoi Theatre, so ask for a room with a view of the square.
- Pool hours and access were not found, so confirm them when you book.
- Walk around the building to see the facade from the square in front of the Bolshoi Theatre.
- Check-in is from 15:00, so ask about luggage storage if you arrive earlier; the luggage guide of this site explains options.
- Evenings with performances at the Bolshoi Theatre are busy outside, so allow extra time for taxis.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of Hotel Metropol Moscow
These places are an easy walk from Hotel Metropol Moscow and help you plan your days:
Within walking distance
Maly Theatre Moscowabout 150 m away (~2 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Central Children's Store on Lubyanka Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bolshoi Theatre Moscow – about 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: 3–4 hours for a performance; about 1 hour for a guided tourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Museum of the Patriotic War of 1812 Moscowabout 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Explore Nearby Hotel Metropol Moscow
Metro stations near Hotel Metropol Moscow
Okhotny Ryad Metro Stationabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ploshchad Revolyutsii Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Hotel Metropol Moscow
Metropol Restaurantabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
SAVVAabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Varenichnaya No. 1about 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kappo Hiroki Arakawaabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near Hotel Metropol Moscow
Papa's Barabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kadril Karaoke Clubabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Hotel Metropol Moscow
Ararat Park Hotel Moscowabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotel Savoy Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskayaabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Hotel Metropol Moscow
Circle of Light Festival in Moscowabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Fish Weekabout 450 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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- Maly Theatre Moscow: Ostrovsky’s House, Shows and Tickets
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kitay-Gorod and Zaryadye Park Walking Itinerary: Route and TimingsMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Lubyanka: Square, Children’s Store, Solovetsky Stone and MetroMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Hotel Metropol Moscow
Where is Hotel Metropol Moscow?
At Teatralny Proezd 2, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre in central Moscow.
Is it a five-star hotel?
Yes, it is listed as a five-star hotel.
When was it built?
Between 1899 and 1905, in the Art Nouveau style.
Who designed it?
William Walcot, with Lev Kekushev, financed by Savva Mamontov.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to a listing.
How far is it from Red Square?
A few minutes on foot; about 15 minutes to the Kremlin.
Can non-guests see the hotel?
The restaurants and bars are open to visitors; ask about the atrium hall.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; ask the hotel how it takes payment.
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