Hilton's first hotel in Moscow will be housed in one of the Stalin towers, or "seven sisters", that define Moscow's skyline. The 24-storey building has undergone a major transformation but will retain many of its historic features.

• Opening: May
• Owner: Sadko Hotel
• General manager: Joerg Beginen
• Head chef: Nick Van Riemsdijk
• Designer: Marcel Bequillard
• Bedrooms: 273
• Facilities: will include all-day restaurants, a cocktail bar, ballroom, six meeting rooms, beauty salon and fitness centre with swimming pool.
• Price: from Rb10,000 (£214) plus 17% VAT
• Address: 21/40 Kalanchevskaya Street, Moscow 107245, Russia
• Telephone: 00 7 495 258 30 92
• Website: www.moscowleningradskaya.hilton.com