Moscow’s Hotel National joins elite global chain
Published: 09 September, 2009, 23:25
Edited: 10 September, 2009, 09:48
Starwood Hotels has announced the Hotel National will mark its debut in the Moscow market.
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Published: 09 September, 2009, 23:25
Edited: 10 September, 2009, 09:48
Starwood Hotels has announced the Hotel National will mark its debut in the Moscow market.