The Carlton Moscow is a five-star hotel at Tverskaya Street 3, steps from Red Square and the Kremlin. It was designed by Andrey Meyerson and built between 2005 and 2007 on the site of the demolished Hotel Intourist, and it opened as The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow.
The hotel was renamed The Carlton Moscow in July 2022 and continues as an independent hotel, according to The Moscow Times. It has about 330 rooms and suites, a spa with a pool, a rooftop lounge and restaurants, according to listings. Rates and rules change, so check the hotel’s own site, carltonmoscow.com.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Карлтон Москва |
|---|---|
| Address | Tverskaya Street 3, Moscow 125009 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Okhotny Ryad (Sokolnicheskaya Line (Line 1, red), The hotel stands at the lower end of Tverskaya Street beside Manezhnaya Square; Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya and Aleksandrovsky Sad are the nearby stations, and the exact exit and walking time were not verified) |
| Opening hours | Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to a hotel trade listing; the hours of the restaurants, the rooftop lounge and the spa differ and were not verified.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Best time to visit | The hotel works all year, and the rooftop lounge is likely to be best in warm months. The streets around Red Square and Manezhnaya Square are busy at weekends and on public holidays; crowd patterns inside the hotel were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | At least one night |
| Website | carltonmoscow.com |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit The Carlton Moscow?
The reasons are concrete. The Carlton is on Tverskaya Street beside Manezhnaya Square, a short walk from Red Square, the Kremlin and the Bolshoi Theatre, in an 11-storey building with large rooms and panoramic views.
An older description gives the rooms at about 42 square meters, with dark cherry woods and marble bathrooms, and the hotel’s own page lists Grand Deluxe rooms with views of Tverskaya Street or the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. A spa of about 2,000 square meters, a pool and a rooftop lounge are listed. It is a modern hotel rather than a historic one. Rates vary, so check the official site.
Highlights of The Carlton Moscow
The location by Red Square
The hotel is on Tverskaya Street 3, just off Red Square and the Kremlin, according to its own page and listings. It stands at the lower end of the street beside Manezhnaya Square, with the State Historical Museum and Alexander Garden nearby. Most central sights are within walking distance.
Tip: Walk to Red Square from the hotel rather than using a taxi, since the streets are often busy.
Rooms with views
The hotel's page lists Grand Deluxe rooms with views of historic Tverskaya Street or the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. An older description gives rooms at about 42 square meters and 11 floors. The views depend on the room and floor, so ask when booking.
Tip: Ask for a room with a view of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
The rooftop lounge
Listings mention a rooftop lounge and terrace with views over the center, and an older guide names the lounge O2. The hours and the current name were not verified. It is open to hotel guests and may be to visitors.
Tip: Check the lounge's opening hours and dress rules before you go.
Spa and pool
An older description gives a full-service spa of about 2,000 square meters with 14 treatment rooms, saunas and steam rooms, and a guide mentions an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness studio. The facilities may have changed since the 2022 renovation. Ask the hotel for the current list.
Tip: Ask about spa hours and access when you book.
Restaurants
The hotel's page mentions Mediterranean cuisine and signature dishes, and an older guide lists two dining options serving Russian and pan-Asian food. The current restaurants were not verified. Check the hotel's site for the present list.
Tip: Check which restaurants are currently open.
A renamed hotel
The hotel opened as The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow in 2007 and was renamed The Carlton Moscow in July 2022, according to The Moscow Times, after its parent company left the Russian market. Older guides and listings still use the Ritz-Carlton name. Search for both names when comparing information.
Tip: Search for both names when you look for older information.
Atmosphere
The Carlton is a modern luxury hotel with large rooms, polished dark woods and marble bathrooms, according to an older description. The 2022 renovation aimed at a calm design with neutral decor, according to a booking page.
Guests are mostly business and leisure travelers who want a central base. The rooftop lounge and the spa give evening and morning routines, and the street outside is the main axis of the center. The crowd varies by season, and no details were verified.
History of The Carlton Moscow
The Carlton Moscow was developed as the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow by a Kazakh property group, Capital Partners, and financed by Merrill Lynch Capital Markets Bank. It was designed by Andrey Meyerson and built between 2005 and 2007 on the site of the demolished Hotel Intourist.
The hotel has 334 rooms, and its Ritz-Carlton Suite has been counted among the most expensive hotel rooms in the world. A booking page says the hotel was renovated in 2022.
In July 2022 the hotel announced a new name, The Carlton Moscow, a new website and a new logo after its parent company, Marriott International, left the Russian market, according to The Moscow Times. It said it would continue to work as an independent hotel.
The current ownership and the details of the renovation were not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.
Booking and Check-In at The Carlton Moscow
Book through the hotel’s official site, carltonmoscow.com, where the current rates, room types and rules are shown. A trade 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 and bookings, 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 The Carlton Moscow
The hotel is at Tverskaya Street 3, at the lower end of the street beside Manezhnaya Square. The nearest metro stations are Okhotny Ryad, on Line 1, Teatralnaya, on Line 2, and Aleksandrovsky Sad, on Line 4, which have their own guides on this site where listed; the exact exit and walking time were not verified. Red Square is a few minutes on foot.
- Metro: Okhotny Ryad, then walk up Tverskaya Street; 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 modern one, so lifts are likely, but ask the hotel about accessible rooms, steps and spa access when you book.
Food Nearby
The hotel has its own restaurants. Metropol Restaurant and SAVVA, in the Metropol hotel, and Cafe Pushkin on Tverskoy Boulevard have their own articles on this site, and the Okhotny Ryad mall has cafes such as Cofix and Teremok. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Smart casual clothes suit the public areas. 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 lobby, the lounge or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
An older guide says the hotel has family facilities, and it has a pool and a spa. Child policies, cots and stroller access were not found, so ask the hotel when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Older guides still use the Ritz-Carlton name, so search for both names when comparing information.
- Ask for a room facing the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour if you want that view.
- The hotel is at the lower end of Tverskaya Street, so use the underpass at Manezhnaya Square to reach Red Square.
- Check-in is from 15:00, so ask about luggage storage if you arrive earlier; the luggage guide of this site explains options.
- The rooftop lounge hours were not found, so confirm them before you plan an evening there.
- The Metropol hotel is nearby, so compare the two if you want a historic interior instead of a modern one.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of The Carlton Moscow
These places are an easy walk from The Carlton Moscow and help you plan your days:
Within walking distance
Vernadsky State Geological Museum Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: About 2 to 3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Museum of Archaeologyabout 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 45 minutes to 1 hourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Chekhov Moscow Art Theatreabout 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
State Historical Museum Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk) · typical visit: 2.5–4 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Explore Nearby The Carlton Moscow
Metro stations near The Carlton Moscow
Okhotny Ryad Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Teatralnaya Metro Stationabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near The Carlton Moscow
Belugaabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivagoabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kappo Hiroki Arakawaabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ikraabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near The Carlton Moscow
Let's Rock Barabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Craft Republicabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near The Carlton Moscow
Hotel National Moscowabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Four Seasons Hotel Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Assambleya Nikitskaya Hotelabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near The Carlton Moscow
Moscow Fish Weekabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Tatiana Day (Students' Day) in Moscowabout 200 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: The Carlton Moscow
Where is The Carlton Moscow?
At Tverskaya Street 3, steps from Red Square and the Kremlin.
Is it the same as the Ritz-Carlton Moscow?
Yes, it was renamed in July 2022 after Marriott left the Russian market.
How many rooms does it have?
About 330: 334 rooms in total, made up of 266 rooms and 66 suites.
When was it built?
Between 2005 and 2007, on the site of the Hotel Intourist.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to a trade listing.
Does it have a spa and a pool?
Yes, according to listings; check the current facilities with the hotel.
Is it a historic hotel?
No, it is a modern hotel built in 2005 to 2007.
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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