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Interview with Mr. Finn Rasmussen



RENAISSANCE MOSCOW HOTEL

Mr. Finn Rasmussen,
General Manager of the Renaissance Moscow Hotel

Tel: (7 095) 931 9000
Fax: (7 095) 931 9076
18/1, Olympijskij Prospekt, Moscow 129110, Russia
E-mail: Moscow_Ren_Sales@co.ru
Website: www.renaissancehotels.com/mowrn
The five-star Renaissance Moscow Hotel was the first international hotel in Moscow. The hotel is a part of the Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites chain. It has been operated by Marriott International since 1997.
The hotel is conveniently situated next to the impressive Olympijskij Sports and Exhibition Complex, is a five-minute drive from the Kremlin and Red Square and is 30km from Sheremetyevo-2 international airport.
 
 HISTORY OF THE HOTEL

Opened in 1991 as the Olympic Penta, in cooperation with Lufthansa, the hotel was taken over by the Renaissance group in 1993 and rebranded the Moscow Olympic Penta Renaissance Hotel.
Following the acquisition of the Renaissance group by Marriott International in 1997 the hotel was again rebranded and became the Renaissance Moscow Hotel. It is today a joint venture between Marriott International and the Moscow City Government.

 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RENAISSANCE HOTELS
AND MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Renaissance Hotels, Resorts and Suites is an upscale, distinctive, sophisticated brand designed to enhance the enjoyment and productivity of its guests. Renaissance guests can expect stylish, comfortable environments, crisp, attentive, respectful service and contemporary restaurants that feature well-defined, quality-dining experiences. They will enjoy the warm, inviting ambience of Renaissance combined with the trusted quality of Marriott International in over 120 properties worldwide.
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating units in the United States and 63 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; it develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott division; and operates conference centres. Other Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services, and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 154,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2000, Marriott International reported system-wide sales of $19.8 billion.

 RENAISSANCE MOSCOW FEATURES



- 475 deluxe rooms including 12 suites
- Computer data port and high-speed access to Internet in all guest rooms
- Health Club, 22-meter indoor pool, work-out machines, step and slide classes, saunas,
massage and solarium
- Non-smoking rooms and floors available
- Concierge service
- Free spacious parking outside the hotel
- Taxi and car rental desk
- Lufthansa and Alitalia ticket offices
- Business Centre
- Currency exchange and ATM
- Laundry and dry cleaning services
- 24-hours Room Service
- Gift shop
- Various boutiques
- Hair salon (for women and men)
- Movie theatre with Dolby surround sound

The Renaissance Club Floor, for VIP guests, is situated on the hotel's 12th floor with panoramic views of Moscow's skyline, separate check-in and check-out, butler service, a private lounge bar, extra luxuries, continental breakfast and dinner and high security.

 RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND BAR



The bakery offers a wide selection of the finest cakes, pies, breads and chocolates.
Olympic Bar - a cocktail lounge designed in a true Italian style.
There are four restaurants:
Vienna Cafe - Caters a buffet breakfast with live music
Bierstube - Traditional German pub which hosts Sunday Brunches
Olivia's - Mediterranean cuisine and live music
American Steak House - American cuisine, US imported beef,

 GUEST ROOMS - CATEGORIES: NO. OF ROOMS:

Deluxe room with king size bed 192
Deluxe room with two separate beds 211
Club deluxe room with king size bed 60
Various suites 12
TOTAL NO. OF ROOMS 475
(Non-smoking rooms 226)

GUEST ROOM - FEATURES & AMENITIES
· Telephones with international direct dialling, voice mail system
· Computer data port and high-speed access to Internet in all guest rooms
· Electronic card keys
· Individual air-conditioning and heating controls, all rooms are soundproof
· Colour television with satellite and Russian channels, in-house movies
· Standard rooms with 2 twin beds or king size bed, suites with king size bed
· Mini bar and hairdryer
· Non-smoking rooms and floors available

 MEETING AND BANQUET HALLS

The wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities along with the famous Moscow magnetism, which is a mixture of traditional and modern life, provides a popular setting for international events and congresses. The hotel possesses the following facilities:
· 11 function rooms of different sizes, maximum capacity of 800 guests, maximum size 650 sq.m
· A wide range of audio-visual equipment
· Simultaneous translation equipment
· Theatre with 300 seat auditorium with simultaneous translation equipment and movie projector

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