InterContinental Hotels to open in Milan and Moscow
InterContinental Milan Grand Hotel Duomo to open in 2011
Set on Milan’s spectacular Piazza Duomo, the InterContinental Milan Grand Hotel Duomo is scheduled to open in 2011 after a significant renovation of the original 1860 marble structure.
The Grand Hotel Duomo first opened as a luxury property in 1950 and has welcomed celebrities and dignitaries including The Beatles, Ernest Hemingway and Giacomo Puccini. Featuring 137 contemporary and stylish guestrooms, including 17 suites, the hotel will offer the facilities and luxury one expects to find at an InterContinental. Leisure and business travellers will find something to appreciate, whether it’s the proximity to the city’s rich historical and cultural highlights or the nearby financial district.
A prominent landmark on the north side of the Piazza Duomo, the hotel offers an impressive terrace and unrivalled views of Milan’s Cathedral. A trendy top-floor restaurant boasts fabulous views across the Duomo square, a health and fitness centre is available as well as three meeting rooms for events and special occasions.
The renovation and redesign of the hotel will complement Milan’s vibrancy and is set to continue a long tradition of quality and excellence as a desired destination in the city. Nearby highlights include the world-famous La Scala Opera House and an array of boutiques and fashion houses. Just 20 minutes from Milan Linate Airport and near the underground transportation system, it is easy to get around the city.
InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya to open in 2011
Opening in 2011, InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya is strategically located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of Red Square, Kremlin and all important business and historical venues. The hotel is the ideal base for any trip into the Russian capital.
The InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya will feature 186 beautifully-appointed guestrooms and 19 stunning suites, designed in an eclectic contemporary modernist style with features that represent local architecture and culture, giving guests the feeling of the city around them.
InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya will offer state-of-the-art function space for meetings and social events. The main banquet room will offer space for 250 guests for sit-down dinner and 300 guests for theatre-style seating. The no-column design allows for unobstructed views anywhere in the room. Seven additional multi-function rooms offer space for smaller meetings, luncheons or dinners.
On-site leisure options include a fully-equipped gym and the I-Spa, offering a wide selection of indulgent treatments to help guests relax and rejuvenate after a busy day in the city.
The hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant will feature an open show kitchen, private dining rooms and a wine room. Chefs will offer the best of Russian and international cuisine made with the freshest ingredients with a focus on preserving the richness of taste and texture.
