The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya is a five-star hotel at Nikolskaya Street 12, on Lubyanka Square, a five-minute walk from the Kremlin, according to its own site. A booking page says the hotel is in the historic building of the former residence of Count Orlov-Davydov and opened in 2013.
It has about 210 rooms, a spa with a swimming pool and gym that the hotel says is included for every guest, an Italian courtyard and several restaurants and bars, according to listings. The hotel’s own site, hotelnikolskaya.com, is the source for current rates and rules, since its brand arrangements have changed since 2022.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Отель «Сент-Реджис Москва Никольская» |
|---|---|
| Address | Nikolskaya Street 12, Moscow 109012 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Lubyanka (Sokolnicheskaya Line (Line 1, red), Directly opposite the hotel, according to a booking page; Kitay-Gorod on Lines 6 and 7 is also near, and the exact exit was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to booking pages; the restaurants, bars and spa keep their own hours, which were not verified.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Best time to visit | The hotel works all year, and the courtyard is best in the warm months. Nikolskaya Street and Red Square are busiest at weekends and on public holidays; crowd patterns inside the hotel were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | At least one night |
| Website | hotelnikolskaya.com/en |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya?
The reasons are concrete. The hotel stands on Nikolskaya Street, the pedestrian street that leads to Red Square, with the Lubyanka metro station directly opposite and the Kremlin, Red Square, the State Historical Museum and Zaryadye Park within about a ten-minute walk, according to a booking page.
The hotel’s site mentions breakfasts with panoramic views of the historical center, a spa area with a pool and gym for every guest and an Italian courtyard for events. A guide describes rooms with views of the courtyard, Lubyanka Square or Nikolskaya Street. It is a modern hotel inside a historic complex. Rates vary, so check the official site.
Highlights of The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
The historic building complex
The hotel occupies a complex of historic buildings, among them the former residence of Count Orlov-Davydov, according to a booking page. The building at Nikolskaya Street 12 opens onto the street from Lubyanka Square, and its history began in the 1870s, according to the hotel's Marriott page. Look at the facade from the square.
Tip: Look at the facade from Lubyanka Square before you go in.
The Italian courtyard
The hotel's site describes a unique Italian courtyard used for wedding ceremonies and cocktail events, and a guide says some rooms overlook the inner Italian courtyard. It is a rare quiet space in this part of the center. Access for non-guests depends on events.
Tip: Ask for a courtyard-facing room for a quieter night.
Spa, pool and gym
The hotel's site says a visit to the spa area with a swimming pool and gym is included for each guest. Hours and rules were not found. Ask the hotel about the opening times.
Tip: Check the spa hours when you book.
Breakfast with panoramic views
The hotel's site mentions stunning breakfasts with panoramic views of the historical center of Moscow. An older guide names a panoramic restaurant and bar called Mojito, which may have changed. Ask the hotel which venue serves breakfast.
Tip: Ask for a window table for the view.
St. Regis brand traditions
The hotel's site lists the signature Red Maria cocktail, a sabrage ceremony, and a tea ceremony with live music and ballerina dance as traditions of the St. Regis brand. Whether these still run in the same form was not verified. Ask the hotel.
Tip: Ask whether the tea ceremony runs on your dates.
Restaurants and bars
An older guide lists the MosaiK restaurant, the Italian osteria A Tavola, a Parisian cafe called Vendome, the Robusto cigar club and the Orlov lobby bar. The current venues were not verified. Check the hotel's site for the present list.
Tip: Check which venues are open before planning a dinner.
Atmosphere
The hotel is a modern luxury property inside a historic complex, with airy, elegant interiors designed by Leo International Design Group, according to a guide. It stands at the foot of Lubyanka Square, where Nikolskaya Street begins.
Guests are mainly business and leisure travelers who want to be next to the pedestrian street and Red Square. The courtyard is quieter than the square, and the lobby bar and restaurants fill in the evening. The crowd varies by season, and no details were verified.
History of The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
The hotel stands at Nikolskaya Street 12, on a street named after the St. Nicholas Old monastery, which was built in 1390 on the Vladimir road, and the street name was first recorded in 1547, according to the hotel’s Marriott page. The building opening onto the street from Lubyanka Square has a history that began in the 1870s, according to the same page.
A booking page says the hotel is in the historic building of the former residence of Count Orlov-Davydov and opened in 2013. It was developed as The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya, and an older guide says the interior design was by Leo International Design Group.
Marriott International cut ties with its Russian properties in 2022. The hotel’s own site, with a 2026 copyright line, still uses the St. Regis name. Whether it still operates under the brand or under another arrangement was not verified.
The details of the building’s history and renovation, and the current operator, were not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.
Booking and Check-In at The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
Book through the hotel’s own site, hotelnikolskaya.com, where the current rates, room types and rules are shown. Booking pages give check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. Because the hotel’s brand arrangements changed in 2022, do not assume that Marriott or Bonvoy booking channels, points or loyalty benefits apply, and check that you are booking with the hotel. Cancellation terms, deposits and breakfast depend on the rate.
- 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 St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
The hotel is at Nikolskaya Street 12, on Lubyanka Square. The Lubyanka metro station, on Line 1, is directly opposite, according to a booking page, and Kitay-Gorod, on Lines 6 and 7, is also near; the exact exit was not verified. Red Square is about five to ten minutes on foot, according to the hotel and a booking page.
- Metro: Lubyanka, then cross the square to Nikolskaya Street; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi and airports: a booking page gives Sheremetyevo airport at about 37 km; 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 complex with modern interiors and lifts, but ask the hotel about accessible rooms, steps and spa access when you book.
Food Nearby
The hotel has its own restaurants and bars. Metropol Restaurant, SAVVA and Cafe Pushkin have their own articles on this site, and the pedestrian Nikolskaya Street has cafes such as Cofix. 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 courtyard or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
The hotel has a pool and a courtyard, and the location is central, so it can work for families who want a base near the sights. Child policies, cots and stroller access were not found, so ask the hotel when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The hotel has changed its brand arrangements since 2022, so book only through its own site.
- Ask for a courtyard-facing room if you want quiet, and a Nikolskaya Street room if you want the street view.
- Lubyanka metro station is directly opposite, so use it in bad weather.
- The pedestrian Nikolskaya Street leads straight to Red Square, so walk it in the evening.
- Check-in is from 15:00, so ask about luggage storage if you arrive earlier; the luggage guide of this site explains options.
- The Metropol hotel is nearby, so compare the two if you want a historic interior.
What to Do Within Walking Distance of The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
These places are an easy walk from The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya and help you plan your days:
Within walking distance
Central Children's Store on Lubyanka Moscowabout 200 m away (~3 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Maly Theatre Moscowabout 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.
Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines Moscowabout 400 m away (~7 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 450 m away (~8 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.
Explore Nearby The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
Metro stations near The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
Lubyanka Metro Stationabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kitay-Gorod Metro Stationabout 600 m away (~10 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
SAVVAabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metropol Restaurantabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Tkemaliabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Varenichnaya No. 1about 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
Papa's Barabout 100 m away (~2 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 The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
Hotel Savoy Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotel Metropol Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ararat Park Hotel Moscowabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
Day of Slavic Writing and Culture in Moscowabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Circle of Light Festival in Moscowabout 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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FAQ: The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya
Where is The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya?
At Nikolskaya Street 12, on Lubyanka Square, five minutes from the Kremlin.
Which metro station is nearest?
Lubyanka, directly opposite the hotel.
When did it open?
In 2013, according to a booking page.
What is the building?
A complex of historic buildings, including the former residence of Count Orlov-Davydov.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, according to booking pages.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, a spa area with a pool and gym is included for each guest, according to the hotel.
Is it still part of Marriott's St. Regis brand?
Not verified; book through the hotel's own site.
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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