Featuring 403 luxurious rooms and suites the Hotel Metropol is undoubtedly the most elegant of Moscow's historic hotels. Having joined the Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts Group, the Metropol has improved the quality of its service to equal its world-renowned and truly outstanding facilities. Upon entering the hotel guests are transported back in time to an elegant and stlyish turn-of-the-century atmosphere. Built between 1898 and 1903 in sumptuous Art Nouveau style, the hotel has witnessed many historic events and even featured in some of the scenes in David Lean's classic film Dr. Zhivago. Guest rooms combine old-style luxury with the latest in comfort, while the restaurants serve exquisite cuisine. Moscow's most exclusive hotel is located in the very heart of the city, opposite the famed Bolshoi Theater and just a few minutes walk from the Kremlin.