The Carlton, Moscow.

Occupying a historic site on Tverskaya Street, The Carlton, Moscow offers an unapologetically grand interpretation of Russian classicism just steps from the Kremlin. The interior is defined by imperial-scale opulence, featuring a marble-clad lobby, sweeping staircases, and polished cherry wood finishes. While the guest rooms are among the city’s largest, the hotel's true centerpiece is the rooftop O2 Restaurant and Bar, where a glass-enclosed terrace provides a cinematic panorama of Red Square. In the basement, the ESPA spa offers a stark, moody contrast with its signature black marble pool and La Prairie treatments. For a modern touch, the hotel houses Cube.Moscow, a contemporary art gallery showcasing local talent. It remains a high-functioning bastion of traditional luxury with a front-row seat to the capital's political and cultural heart.