Moscow is home to some of the finest hotels in the world and the Ararat Park Hyatt truly leads the way. It’s full of glitz and glam, but in a tasteful and refined way, that suits discerning travellers to the ground.

Even though it’s a grand and luxurious hotel there are still personal touches that make the service intimate and accessible. It’s more intimate than your typical hotel experience, and the accommodation is intended to be closer to private residences. The superb suites offer views of the Bolshoi Ballet, Neglinnaya Street and beautiful internal courtyards.

If the bedroom doesn’t blow you away the bathrooms could be the center piece of each room. They feature heated towel rails and underfloor heating, as well as Blaise Mautin amenities and glass power showers.

You can savor the tasty flavours of Armenian cuisine at Cafe Ararat which is a contemporary rendition of the cafe by the same name which put Moscow on the culinary map in the 1960s. You can enjoy leisurely European and Continental breakfasts and brunches at The Park Restaurant. If you’re in the mood for something more exotic, Enoki serves Japanese fare and fresh sushi.

After a day’s shopping or business you can unwind on the rooftop conservatory. It’s only 300 meters away from the Bolshoi Ballet and Opera and its within walking distance of Kremlin and Red Square.

The Bolshoi Ballet Academy or Moscow State Academy of Choreography was originally founded by Catherine II in 1763 as an orphanage. The first dance classes were held on the premises in 1773. It is part of the Bolshoi Theater which is renowned for its superlative ballet and opera performances. The attractive building was designed by architect Joseph Bove and the organisation is the largest and oldest ballet and opera company in the world. It is renowned for its international teaching and high standards and definitely one great reason to visit this epic city.