The Intercontinental Hotel in Kiev provides the Ukrainian capital with its first truly five-star hotel and since its opening in 2009 has played host to many presidents and dignitaries. Ayala was engaged by one of Ukraine’s leading developers to design and build the complete interior to this 272 room hotel including the internal planning of the front of house and guestroom floors. The new building was constructed in the city’s classic style on a triangular plot adjacent to the golden domes of St. Michael’s Cathedral.

The Grand Ballroom is situated on the lower ground floor and extends below the rear courtyard of the hotel. This room with its rich classical decoration and voluminous crystal chandeliers now provides the backdrop to most of the city’s prestigious social events.

The hotel’s comfortable guestrooms are traditional in design in keeping with the overall theme of the hotel. The mahogany casegoods with ebonized and gilded details, the classic damask fabrics and the rich marble surfaces to the bar and credenza combine to create a warm and inviting, yet luxurious room.

A wide range of lighting options allows guests to create the right ambiance for rest, relaxation and work. The marble bathroom with both bath and glazed shower compartment continues the classic theme with nickel plated accessories and elegant sanitary ware.