HistoryAfter the fire of 1812, in which the traditional wooden structures of the
district were destroyed, a small two-story hostelry was built on the site now
occupied by the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow. This popular boarding
house was expanded throughout the 19th century, but demand for its services and
superb location eventually outstripped its size.
A new building was erected in 1898 by the well-known Moscow architect
Alexander Ivanov. Featuring a stunning facade embellished with decorative
figures overlooking the river and a more modest front for the Balchug Street
side, the new building displayed architectural elements from the era of
neoclassicism. This early hotel offered a diverse selection of goods and
services for guests: a restaurant with a three-furnace beer brewery as well as a
barber, baker and loan agency were located alongside shops selling metal goods,
window shades, cheese and bread.
Following the October Revolution, the building again changed hands. From 1928
to 1932, as the Hotel Novomoskovskaya, it became a massive seven-story stone
structure. In 1933, ownership transferred to Intourist, the official state
tourist agency, which used the building as a dormitory before it became the
Hotel Bucharest in 1957.
On the site of the former Hotel Bucharest, the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski
Moscow has been writing its own history for over a decade. The exterior walls,
dating back to 1898 and the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, are the only remnants of
the original building. Reconstruction was begun in 1989, with building materials
transported from Austria by truck in over 600 trips. 1992 saw the re-opening of
a hotel unsurpassed in beauty and well worth the reconstruction costs of
approximately USD 85 million. Since then the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
has served as a preferred venue for many important events, bringing people
together to help make the Moscow miracle happen
Ideally located just across the Moskva River from the Kremlin in Russia's
historic and cultural centre, the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
provides business and leisure travellers with the perfect base from which to
explore one of the worlds most important and dynamic cities.
Guests have a wide choice of venues to enjoy the vast array of gastronomic
delights available at the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow.
- The complimentary Early Bird Breakfast is served in the lobby from
05:00 to 07:00.
- Restaurant Baltschug: Situated on the first floor, Restaurant
Baltschug serves breakfast daily from 07:00 to 10:30- Saturdays and Sundays
to 11:00, as well as lunch and dinner from 12:00 to 23:00 in casual yet
elegant surroundings with an unforgettable view of Red Square and the
Kremlin. During the day you may enjoy either the sumptuous buffet or a la
carte service featuring a fine selection of international cuisine with
Russian specialties. Special evening theme buffets are served from 18:00 to
23:00 on weekdays and change on a daily basis. Restaurant Baltschug is also
known for its special theme Linner on Sundays. This afternoon feast between
lunch and dinner features the absolutely finest cuisine with free-flowing
Russian shampanskoye and live music from 12:30 to 18:00.
- Shogun Restaurant: Escape to the Far East, to Shogun Restaurant,
for the finest Moscow has to offer in sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese
culinary delights. Located on the first floor next to Restaurant Baltschug,
Shogun is open from 12:00 to 24:00. During opening hours room service is
also available.
- Cafe Kranzel: Cafe Kranzler is located on the lobby level and is
open from 07:00 to 23:00. Here you can enjoy Continental Breakfast with
fresh fruit and pastries daily. Modelled after its famous namesake in
Berlin, the Kranzler also offers coffee and tea with delectable desserts, a
wide range of aperitifs, and light dinners. Cafe Kranzler's homemade cakes
and pastries can be baked to order and are available to take away.
- Bar Baltschug: Bar Baltschug is located on the first floor near the
entrance to Restaurant Baltschug and is open from 11:00 to 03:00. Offering
light meals and beverages throughout the day and into the night, Bar
Baltschug features masterfully mixed cocktails served to live music in the
evening.
- Lobby Lounge: Relax with your favorite newspaper or meet with
friends in the spacious Lobby Lounge and enjoy light snacks, beverages and
cocktails. The Lobby Lounge is open from 07:00 to 01:00 and offers light
snacks, beverages and cocktails. From 14:00 to 17:30 it is time for High
Tea, with traditional English cakes and scones served toward the evening to
live music.
