Set amid the revitalized cultural center of Moscow, The Collection consists of the five-star quality Marriott Grand Hotel, the recently expanded Hotel Tverskaya -- converting to a Marriott Jan. 12, 1999 -- and Marriott Royal, a new, premier property overlooking the world-famous Bolshoi Theatre. All 784 guest rooms and suites blend eight centuries of Russian history with the most contemporary comforts for world travelers.

Although all are wrapped in exquisite 19th-century facades, each property features exceptional modern amenities from 24-hour currency exchange and comprehensive concierge services to international direct dial telephones. Friendly, youthful staff provide the impeccable service and security global travelers expect of Marriott. Also, guests of all three hotels now benefit from Marriott Rewards, the world's largest multi-brand frequent guest program.

From intimate boutique rooms and extended stay residences to deluxe suites and penthouses peering into the world's most famous opera and ballet house, The Collection provides world-class accommodations catering to discriminating travelers discovering Moscow.

All three grace Tverskaya Street, the lifeline of culture and couture into city center lined with upscale shops and restaurants. Since Moscow's 850th birthday in 1997, the city's modern renaissance is evident in nearly every direction -- from the golden spires of the Kremlin and vibrantly colored "onion" domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and the magnificently restored Cathedral of Christ the Savior and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Art. And all attractions lie within a mile or less from The Collection.
 

The new 232-room Marriott Royal, set to open Jan. 12, 1999, surveys the Bolshoi from a pedestrian street of chic stores and eateries. Its splendor indulges Moscow in a level of luxury unmatched since the days of the czars with butler service on every floor and exclusive dining at Polo Club, the city's first prime beef restaurant.

Marriott Royal

The Grand, the first Marriott-flagged hotel in Russia, boasts a guest list of world leaders. The hotel provides a fully-equipped business center with a dedicated attendant, Moscow's largest hotel health club and three exceptional dining options including classic Russian entrees and entertainment in Russky Pogrebok and fine international cuisine in Grand Alexander.

Marriott Tverskaya offers 36 new Executive Suites as extended stay options, plus the convenience of Moscow's efficient subway system just steps outside the lobby. The suites, perfect for extensive travel or temporary relocation to Russia's capital, feature separate living and sleeping rooms and 50 percent larger accommodations than standard hotel rooms.

The Collection is owned by the largest Moscow-based construction firm, Mospromstroi, and managed by U.S.-based Interstate Hotels Company.

Timely Payment to Travel Agents Despite the Economy

In an unprecedented show of financial commitment amid an uncertain Russian economy, The Moscow Collection -- a trio of the capital city's finest hotels -- is increasing travel agent commissions and issuing weekly payments.

Unlike many hotels in Moscow, The Collection is not dependent on local banks. Effective immediately, commissions for The Collection jump five points above industry standards to 15 percent. Perhaps an even greater incentive is timely payment every week -- more often than ever before -- as compared to once a month for competitors.